Summary

Dr. Richard Hughes is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, and critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas College of Medicine. With 35 years of experience treating patients with complex respiratory conditions, Dr. Hughes brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Hughes practices at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, serving patients in Oak Ridge and Knoxville, Tennessee. He focuses on treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic lung disease, and COPD with additional health complications. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and breathing patterns. Dr. Hughes also conducts asthma challenge tests and bronchodilator reversibility testing to help diagnose and manage respiratory conditions. Patients rate him 4.1 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 35 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Hal Hughes has 2 locations

Statcare Pulmonary

800 Oak Ridge Tpke Ste C200Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Oak Ridge , TNDu Bois , PALyons , COKnoxville , TN
Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Hal Hughes

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Hal Hughes has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Hal Hughes has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonology
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of MedicineGraduated in 1991

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Richard Hughes speak?
Dr. Richard Hughes speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Hughes affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Hughes is affiliated with Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge.
Does Dr. Richard Hughes accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard Hughes has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Richard Hughes accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Hughes accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Richard Hughes accepting new patients?
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