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Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR) and Diagnostic Radiology

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

2020 Court Street
Redding, CA 96001

(530) 243-1249

Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD is a radiologist in Chico, CA specializing in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr) and diagnostic radiology. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health and DHMF - California Mercy Radiology Group.

Office Locations

1702 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926

(530) 898-0500

(530) 898-9647

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DHMF - California Mercy Radiology Group

2020 Court Street
Redding, CA 96001

(530) 243-1249

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DHMF - California Mercy Radiology Group

2380 Bechelli Lane
Redding, CA 96002

(530) 226-1800

(530) 243-3544

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

2-D diagnostic mammogram

biopsy

breast imaging

breast procedures

DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

image-guided core breast biopsy

image guided procedures

percutaneous procedures

screening mammogram

targeted breast ultrasound

ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD performed more 2-D diagnostic mammogram, biopsy, breast imaging, breast procedures, DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), image-guided core breast biopsy, image guided procedures, percutaneous procedures, screening mammogram, targeted breast ultrasound, ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

whole breast ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD had a list price for whole breast ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

neck ultrasound

spine imaging

stereotactic core breast biopsy

ultrasound

By Affordability:

post void residual study

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD performed more neck ultrasound, spine imaging, stereotactic core breast biopsy, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for post void residual study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD treated as a radiologist in Chico, CA during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	863
aspiration	19
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	508
breast procedures	426
cardiac procedures	147
CT scan	953
diagnostic imaging	78
gastrointestinal procedures	25
hip imaging	258
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	298
musculoskeletal imaging	700
neck imaging	24
nuclear scan	199
pelvic imaging	453
preventive care	319
spinal procedures	385
stress testing	147
thoracic (chest) imaging	3112
ultrasound (sonogram)	618
vascular procedures	208
women's imaging	448
X-rays	4583

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD treated as a radiologist in Chico, CA during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	843
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	525
breast procedures	480
cardiac procedures	95
CT scan	1129
diagnostic imaging	46
hip imaging	248
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	301
musculoskeletal imaging	549
neck imaging	34
nuclear scan	121
pelvic imaging	569
preventive care	414
spinal procedures	363
stress testing	95
thoracic (chest) imaging	2481
ultrasound (sonogram)	610
vascular procedures	274
women's imaging	501
X-rays	3729

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1999
Female	3050

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4524
Black	58
Hispanic	289
Asian	71
Other	43
Native American	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1746
From 75 to 84	1342
85 and over	943
Less than 65	1018

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	32
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD treated as a radiologist in Chico, CA during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	876
aspiration	36
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	507
breast procedures	903
cardiac procedures	155
CT scan	1213
diagnostic imaging	94
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hip imaging	254
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	249
musculoskeletal imaging	724
neck imaging	35
nuclear scan	195
pelvic imaging	531
pleural drainage	19
preventive care	776
spinal procedures	390
stress testing	155
thoracic (chest) imaging	3012
ultrasound (sonogram)	729
vascular procedures	317
women's imaging	921
X-rays	4823

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2164
Female	3673

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5189
Black	77
Hispanic	351
Asian	67
Other	54
Native American	99

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2138
From 75 to 84	1625
85 and over	974
Less than 65	1100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD treated as a radiologist in Chico, CA during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	856
aspiration	11
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	431
breast procedures	976
cardiac procedures	84
CT scan	1123
diagnostic imaging	128
gastrointestinal procedures	31
hip imaging	237
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	296
musculoskeletal imaging	702
neck imaging	64
nuclear scan	116
pelvic imaging	583
pleural drainage	11
preventive care	664
spinal procedures	454
stress testing	84
thoracic (chest) imaging	2387
ultrasound (sonogram)	943
vascular procedures	305
women's imaging	1009
X-rays	4104

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	4302
Female	7170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	10226
Black	110
Hispanic	728
Asian	116
Other	114
Native American	178

**Age**
From 65 to 74	4678
From 75 to 84	3120
85 and over	1850
Less than 65	1824

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD treated as a radiologist in Chico, CA during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	846
aspiration	43
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	446
breast procedures	1011
cardiac procedures	79
CT scan	1261
diagnostic imaging	135
gastrointestinal procedures	42
hip imaging	31
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	405
musculoskeletal imaging	302
neck imaging	50
nuclear scan	106
pelvic imaging	533
pleural drainage	20
preventive care	705
spinal procedures	437
stress testing	79
thoracic (chest) imaging	2486
ultrasound (sonogram)	775
vascular procedures	223
women's imaging	1031
X-rays	3535

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2066
Female	3346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4813
Black	41
Hispanic	362
Asian	59
Other	56
Native American	81

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2255
From 75 to 84	1414
85 and over	864
Less than 65	879

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD treated as a radiologist in Chico, CA during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	771
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	470
breast procedures	413
cardiac procedures	94
CT scan	1015
diagnostic imaging	63
gastrointestinal procedures	54
hip imaging	28
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	303
musculoskeletal imaging	280
neck imaging	46
nuclear scan	143
pelvic imaging	452
preventive care	317
spinal procedures	269
stress testing	94
thoracic (chest) imaging	2194
ultrasound (sonogram)	598
vascular procedures	248
women's imaging	429
X-rays	2860

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1842
Female	2608

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3868
Black	54
Hispanic	349
Asian	56
Other	43
Native American	80

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1740
From 75 to 84	1289
85 and over	736
Less than 65	685

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD treated as a radiologist in Chico, CA during 2018 were X-rays, women's imaging, breast procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	523
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	414
breast procedures	1225
cardiac procedures	73
CT scan	985
diagnostic imaging	114
gastrointestinal procedures	24
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	215
musculoskeletal imaging	350
neck imaging	44
nuclear scan	97
pelvic imaging	391
preventive care	947
spinal procedures	341
stress testing	73
thoracic (chest) imaging	200
ultrasound (sonogram)	579
urologic procedures	13
vascular procedures	196
women's imaging	1225
X-rays	1548

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1520
Female	3084

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4066
Black	48
Hispanic	283
Asian	57
Other	62
Native American	88

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1975
From 75 to 84	1299
85 and over	639
Less than 65	691

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD treated as a radiologist in Chico, CA during 2019 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	537
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	387
breast procedures	1901
cardiac procedures	68
CT scan	901
diagnostic imaging	117
diagnostic procedures	21
gastrointestinal procedures	14
image guided procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21
minor procedures	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	108
musculoskeletal imaging	735
neck imaging	72
nuclear scan	68
pelvic imaging	363
preventive care	1524
spinal procedures	411
stress testing	68
thoracic (chest) imaging	267
ultrasound (sonogram)	644
urologic procedures	36
vascular procedures	60
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	22
women's imaging	1893
X-rays	2757

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1871
Female	4209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5497
Black	42
Hispanic	259
Asian	82
Other	57
Native American	143

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2640
From 75 to 84	1803
85 and over	656
Less than 65	981

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD treated as a radiologist in Chico, CA during 2020 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	489
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	537
breast procedures	1469
cardiac procedures	87
CT scan	917
diagnostic imaging	105
diagnostic procedures	13
image guided procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	163
musculoskeletal imaging	803
neck imaging	72
nuclear scan	87
pelvic imaging	331
preventive care	1115
spinal procedures	410
stress testing	87
thoracic (chest) imaging	142
ultrasound (sonogram)	561
urologic procedures	38
vascular procedures	37
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	22
women's imaging	1456
X-rays	2391

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1807
Female	3645

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4937
Black	45
Hispanic	225
Asian	68
Other	78
Native American	99

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2381
From 75 to 84	1667
85 and over	605
Less than 65	799

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD treated as a radiologist in Chico, CA during 2021 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	418
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	251
breast procedures	2247
cardiac procedures	66
CT scan	689
diagnostic imaging	202
diagnostic procedures	40
image guided procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	40
minor procedures	40
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	92
musculoskeletal imaging	1014
neck imaging	66
nuclear scan	66
pelvic imaging	272
preventive care	1631
spinal procedures	348
stress testing	66
thoracic (chest) imaging	177
ultrasound (sonogram)	658
urologic procedures	48
vascular procedures	12
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	40
women's imaging	2207
X-rays	3126

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1550
Female	4085

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5133
Black	35
Hispanic	237
Asian	72
Other	81
Native American	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2636
From 75 to 84	1744
85 and over	544
Less than 65	711

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD treated as a radiologist in Chico, CA during 2022 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	439
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	165
breast procedures	3260
cardiac procedures	36
CT scan	747
diagnostic imaging	276
diagnostic procedures	72
image guided procedures	72
minimally invasive procedures	72
minor procedures	72
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	373
musculoskeletal imaging	1381
neck imaging	136
nuclear scan	36
pelvic imaging	313
preventive care	2468
spinal procedures	648
stress testing	36
thoracic (chest) imaging	245
ultrasound (sonogram)	821
urologic procedures	41
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	69
women's imaging	3204
X-rays	4376

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1290
Female	5007

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5719
Black	42
Hispanic	267
Asian	85
Other	77
Native American	107

**Age**
From 65 to 74	3106
From 75 to 84	2001
85 and over	492
Less than 65	698

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD treated as a radiologist in Chico, CA were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, women's imaging and breast procedures.

abdominal imaging	678
aspiration	27
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	421
breast procedures	1301
cardiac procedures	89
CT scan	993
diagnostic imaging	123
diagnostic procedures	36
gastrointestinal procedures	31
hip imaging	176
image guided procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	36
minor procedures	36
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	254
musculoskeletal imaging	685
neck imaging	58
nuclear scan	112
pelvic imaging	435
pleural drainage	16
preventive care	989
spinal procedures	405
stress testing	89
thoracic (chest) imaging	1518
ultrasound (sonogram)	685
urologic procedures	35
vascular procedures	188
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	38
women's imaging	1302
X-rays	3439

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1855
Female	3625

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	50
Asian / Pacific Islander	66
Non-Hispanic White	4906
Native American / Alaskan Native	92
Hispanic	304
Other	60

**Age**
75 to 84	1573
85 and over	754
Less than 65	853
65 to 74	2299

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	12
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is certified by the Diagnostic Radiology American Board of Radiology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Board Certification: Diagnostic Radiology American Board of Radiology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

DHMF - California Mercy Radiology Group

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Douglas M. Hughes, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$39 AFFIRM $39
Volpara Solutions Inc	$15 $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$54

Biography

Dr. Douglas Hughes is a specialist in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR) and diagnostic radiology. He works in Redding, CA and Chico, CA. After attending Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Dr. Hughes completed his residency training at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with Dignity Health Medical Foundation. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in.