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Dr. Alexander Hughes, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.2 (70)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Alexander Hughes, MD

Dr. Alexander Hughes, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 20 years of experience. They graduated from VANDERBILT UNIV SCH OF MED and is affiliated with Glens Falls Hospital.

Dr. Hughes works at Hospital For Special Surgery in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Low Back Pain, Back Pain and Spine Deformities along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hughes' Office Locations

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    Hospital For Special Surgery
    523 E 72Nd St, New York, NY 10021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 774-2992
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30

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  • Glens Falls Hospital

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    4.2
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    About Dr. Alexander Hughes, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1043488281
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • VANDERBILT UNIV SCH OF MED
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Alexander Hughes, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hughes is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Hughes has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Hughes works at Hospital For Special Surgery in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Hughes’s profile.

    Dr. Hughes has seen patients for Low Back Pain, Back Pain and Spine Deformities, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hughes on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    70 patients have reviewed Dr. Hughes. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hughes.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Hughes, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Hughes appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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