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Dr. Paul Hughes, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.2 (15)
Map Pin Small San Mateo, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Paul Hughes, MD

Dr. Paul Hughes, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Mateo, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 28 years of experience. They graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and is affiliated with Mills-peninsula Medical Center, Mills Health Center and Sequoia Hospital. Dr. Hughes, completed a residency at The George Washington University. Patients rated Dr. Hughes an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Hughes works at Practice in San Mateo, CA with other offices in Daly City, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Chondromalacia and Limb Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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

  1. 1
    Kevin S Finnesey MD A Professional Corporation
    100 S Ellsworth Ave Ste 504, San Mateo, CA 94401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 343-5633
  2. 2
    Mills Hospital
    100 S San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 343-5633
  3. 3
    Campus Surgery Center
    901 Campus Dr Ste 102, Daly City, CA 94015 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 991-2000

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Mills-peninsula Medical Center
  • Mills Health Center
  • Sequoia Hospital

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Treatment frequency



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Joint Pain
Chondromalacia
Limb Pain
Bursitis
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Arthrocentesis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Coccygeal Pain
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Facet Blocks
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Disorders
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Disorders
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Disorders
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Wrist Disorders
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Joint Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Knee Shaving
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Elbow Tenotomy
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Surgery
Joint Drainage
Joint Injection
Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint X-Ray
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Cartilage Repair
Knee Cartilage Treatment
Knee Debridement
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Osteotomy
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Resurfacing
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Stem Cell Therapy
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    4.2
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1851361695
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Washington University Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • The George Washington University
    Residency
    Internship
    • Childrens National Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    Medical Education

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    Dr. Hughes has seen patients for Joint Pain, Chondromalacia and Limb Pain, 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.

    15 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.

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