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Dr. Charles Hughes, MD

General Surgery
3.7 (9)
Map Pin Small Scranton, PA
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33 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Charles Hughes, MD

Dr. Charles Hughes, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Scranton, PA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 33 years of experience. They graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS and is affiliated with Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital Of Scranton. Patients rated Dr. Hughes an average 3.7 star rating.

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Dr. Hughes' Office Locations

  1. 1
    The Center for Integrative Medicine At Inner Harmony PC
    743 Jefferson Ave Ste 104, Scranton, PA 18510 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 344-9457
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    Regional Hospital of Scranton
    746 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18510 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 344-9457
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    Moses Taylor Hospital
    700 Quincy Ave, Scranton, PA 18510 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 344-9457

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  • Regional Hospital Of Scranton

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    About Dr. Charles Hughes, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1902807282
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    • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS
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