3.9
128 Ratings with 75 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Alex Hughes is a spinal surgeon at HSS and Professor in Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical School. Dr. Hughes has a background in biomedical engineering and approaches each patient and symptom as unique challenges that require custom approaches. He specializes in degenerative, deformity, and trauma-related diseases of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral spine. Dr. Hughes employs innovative, less invasive approaches to the spine whenever possible and indicated. He believes that one of the most critical factors in spine surgery is 'getting it right the first time' for maximum benefit and outcomes. However, in cases of complex revision surgery, newer innovative techniques and approaches now allow for more effective treatment. Dr. Hughes studied biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University where he graduated summa cum laude and was inducted into the Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society (awarded to the top 5-10% of engineering students). While there, he spent a year …working on device development and research at the W.M. Keck Free Electron Laser Center exploring laser applications in orthopedic and spinal surgery. Dr. Hughes completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at the UCLA School of Medicine and a spinal surgery fellowship at HSS Weill Cornell. Dr. Hughes has spent much time working with international thought leaders in spine surgery abroad and is an active collaborator in national and international education and research. Dr. Hughes believes that being actively involved in research and critical thinking in spine surgery, as well as working in a collaborative environment, is the key to delivering the highest level of innovative care to each patient. To that end, he is involved in a number of research studies and he founded and is the Director of the International Fellowship in Spine Surgery and Research at HSS. His areas of spine related research include increasing the safety of anterior approaches to the cervical spine in complex cases, minimally invasive lateral approaches to the spine, connective tissue disease, and disc biology. He has been part of two different teams that have won annual 'best research paper' awards in international peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Hughes regularly publishes and presents scientific papers in international peer reviewed journals and symposia. Dr. Hughes founded the Multi-disciplinary Educational Conference at HSS. This regular conference brings together specialists in diverse spine related backgrounds (e.g. neurology, rheumatology, medicine, physiatry, anesthesia, and pain management) to discuss challenging cases and arrive at the best possible care for the individual patient. Dr. Hughes' office is conveniently located in the HSS East River Professional Building Manhattan at 523 East 72nd Street.
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HSS - East River Professional Building
523 E 72nd St Fl 3New York, NY 10021Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 23 years of experience
- 15 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
- 75 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alexander Hughes
Medical Specialties
Dr. Alexander Hughes has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Alexander Hughes has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
23 Years Experience
Dr. Alexander Hughes holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2003.
NPI Number
Dr. Hughes' NPI number is 1043488281.
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- Dr. Alexander Hughes is affiliated with Gracie Square Hospital.
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