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Dr. Frances Hughes, MD

Dr. Frances Hughes, MD

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Frances Hughes, MD is an internist in Charleston, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Roper Hospital and Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

325 Folly Rd Ste 102B Charleston, SC 29412
Telehealth available

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Dr. Hughes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hughes

4.7

38 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Karen L – Aug 02, 2019
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Melinda B – Aug 01, 2019
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Elizabeth Holt – Jul 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Elizabeth Carper – Jul 12, 2019
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What went well
No results
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No results
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Robert and Sandra Ford – Jul 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Judy Tarleton – Jul 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Donna – Jun 28, 2019
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Jun 26, 2019
Hi there, thank you so much for your positive...Read More
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No results
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Dawn Miller – Jun 20, 2019
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May 10, 2019
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Apr 29, 2019
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Apr 11, 2019
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Apr 09, 2019
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Mar 27, 2019
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Mar 20, 2019
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Mar 20, 2019
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Mar 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Trish in Charleston, SC – Mar 07, 2019
Trish, we are so happy that you and Dr. Hughes...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Gladys P. Jackson in N. Charleston, SC – Feb 23, 2019
Gladys, we're happy you found Dr. Hughes to be so...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 01, 2019
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Dr. Frances Hughes, MD is an internist in Charleston, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Roper Hospital and Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Internship Hospital
  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office325 Folly Rd Ste 102B Charleston, SC 29412
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital

    100 Callen Blvd
    Summerville, SC 29486
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital

    3500 N Highway 17
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Roper Hospital

    316 Calhoun St
    Charleston, SC 29401
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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