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Dr. Michael Hughes, MD

Dr. Michael Hughes, MD

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Hughes, MD is a public health & general preventative medicine physician in La Mesa, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1987. He is not accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

5525 Grossmont Center Dr La Mesa, CA 91942

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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hughes specializes in the area of Public Health & General Preventive Medicine. See board certifications
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Dr. Hughes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hughes

2.6
13 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
31%
31%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
8%
8%
2 star
0%
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1 star
54%
54%

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Dr Hughes is an excellent doctor.
Dr Hughes has a great bedside manner and is very attentive to me. He makes me feel very comfortable
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Apr 19, 2023
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Literally Did Nothing For Me
My visit with Dr Hughes was nothing less than pointless and frustrating. The MSK department scheduled the appointment, but when I arrived he offered nothing to me because I had not taken an EGM test, which was scheduled less than 24 hours prior for after the appointment. He was completely unapologetic for the mix-up on Sharp's end, and instead told me a half dozen times I needed to get the test, as if it was my decision or that I had objected to it. When I asked him a simple question about my neck pulling on my feet nerves, he said in 35 years of medicine he had never heard of that. My chiropractor, who I saw after, immediately identified it as dural tension. He is apparently useless outside of reading test results, and his analysis is suspect. His nurse was worse. Immediately, unnecessarily rude and agitated to both me and my spouse. Pushy, interrupting, completely unprofessional. She should not be working in medicine. Did not provide me her name and had no visible nametag.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Jeff Bryce – Jan 09, 2023
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Have been seeing Dr. Hughes regularly for a few years. I get it on time. His staff is cordial and efficient. The doctor is friendly, interested, concerned, helpful and effective. He does what needs to be done with practical and appreciated advice. Just the kind of doctor I enjoy having. I have nothing but praise for him—no complaints whatsoever.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Michael T – May 16, 2020
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I did not have a successful visit with Dr Hughes. He was not a good listener, in my opinion, therefore did not get the full scope of the injury treated.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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el cajon, ca – Jun 23, 2017
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We found Dr. M. Hughes to be professional yet very personable and caring. He made a tough situation better.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 others found this helpful
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Barbara S in San Diego, CA – Dec 18, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Hughes, MD is a public health & general preventative medicine physician in La Mesa, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1987. He is not accepting new patients.
  • Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Ca San Diego Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc5525 Grossmont Center Dr La Mesa, CA 91942
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