Duncan Hughes, MD

Ducan Hughes, MD, is a double board-certified surgeon in both general surgery and plastic/ reconstructive surgery. He received his medical degree and trained in general surgery at Cornell University/New York Presbyterian Hospital in NYC. He received his plastic surgery training at Duke University, where he trained alongside the country’s leading plastics and reconstructive surgeons. Following his training at Duke, Dr. Hughes performed both reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery at Duke and in a private practice setting. As an undergraduate, Dr. Hughes attended Colgate University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, with the Highest Honors in Neuroscience, and was elected to join Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, Beta Beta Beta, and Psi Chi honor societies.

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I care deeply for my patient's physical and mental health. As a plastic surgeon, I combine an empathetic and compassionate bedside manner with world class training, while focusing on BOTH the reconstructive and cosmetic outcomes.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
Patients can expect excellence in surgical technique as well as open honest communication about surgical outcomes and expectations. Surgery is a very personal and intimate experience, and the patient needs to feel comfortable and heard.

How do you spend your valuable personal time when you are not caring for patients?
Whether I am watching my boys play lacrosse or tennis, or in front of the fire watching a movie, my most cherished time is spent with my sons. I also avidly enjoy painting, sculpting, cooking, reading and cinema, all of which speak to my love of art and beauty.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
Plastic surgery is a perfect fit for me, because it combines the amazing beauty of anatomy with the creativity and artistry necessary to deliver the best results to my patients.