Dr. Joseph P. Hughes, MD | Salt Lake City, UT | Colorectal Surgeon

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Dr. Hughes works in Salt Lake City, UT and 1 other location and specializes in Colorectal Surgery. Dr. Hughes is affiliated with Intermountain Lds Hospital and Saint Marks Hospital.

accepting new patients
4.8

44 Ratings
speaks Chinese, English, French, Spanish
L D S Hospital
10 written reviews
1 specialty
13 areas of expertise
2 hospital affiliations
2 office locations

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Hughes' Ratings and Reviews

4.8

44 Ratings with 10 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 6 Minutes

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Dr. JP Hughes performed hemmorroid surgery on me a few years ago. The surgery was a huge success and I am so happy with his work and how much my life has changed from pain to joy! May God bless him with life for a long time to come!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 7th, 2019

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There probably isn't a better doctor than Dr. Hughes...love him!!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 22nd, 2015

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Awesome!!!! The kindest man in the world.

March 7th, 2015

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Best Dr. in Town

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 7th, 2015

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Dr. Hughes was professional and put my Father right as ease. . His sense of humor and experience are unmatched in this field of medicine. I have never received such a glowing report about a doctor as the one given from my father about Dr. J.P. Hughes.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 8th, 2014

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I would highly recommend Dr. Hughes for any endoscopic procedures that you are in need of. His staff made everything seamless for me and Dr. Hughes was awesome, thorough and very kind. I had never met him prior to my colonoscopy and he had a book of poetry (that he had written) waiting in the OR room to give me!! See you again in three years.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 6th, 2014

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This Dr was so kind and spent all the time I needed talking to me, explaining all my options and listened to everything I had to say! I would recommend him to anyone!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 11th, 2014

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Having just met Dr. Hughes today, he is the type of person that makes you feel like you have know him for years. He's kind and cheerful and makes you feel at ease and that's hard to do if you need to see him. I made 7 previous attempts to be seen by a Dr. today. The Dr.'s office before I called Dr. Hughes said you might try to see if he is available and gave me their number. I would like to call this "saving the best for last." I will definitely see Dr. Hughes again if I need his services again.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 23rd, 2013

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Our family loves Dr. Hughes. He is friendly and kind as well as being professional. A great doctor.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 11th, 2013

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Great Doctor! Dr Hughes was able to diagnose me after I had been to multiple doctors who could not. He took time to explain everything to me. I would definitely recommend him.

June 25th, 2012

Wasatch Endoscopy Center

1220 E 3900 S Ste 1BSalt Lake City, UT 84124

Tel: (801) 281-3657

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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J Preston Hughes Md

1250 E 3900 S Ste 320Salt Lake City, UT 84124


Dr. Joseph Preston Hughes, MD	Dr. Molly E Leonard	Dr. Austin Ron Cannon	Dr. Brian Thomas Cain
Colorectal Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.8 (44 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
	7 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English, French, Spanish
Salt Lake City , UT	Evergreen , CO	Murray , UT	Salt Lake City , UT
	Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health
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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Colorectal Surgery

Abdominal Pain
Banding
Bowel Resection
Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy
Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidectomy
Hemorrhoids
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Horse Diseases
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Pain
Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at L D S Hospital.

NPI Number

Dr. Hughes' NPI number is 1982631123.

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What languages does Dr. Joseph Hughes speak?: Dr. Joseph Hughes speaks Chinese, English, French, and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Hughes affiliated with?: Dr. Joseph Hughes is affiliated with Intermountain Lds Hospital and Saint Marks Hospital.
Where is Dr. Joseph Hughes's office located?: Dr. Joseph Hughes's office is located at 1220 E 3900 S Ste 1B, Salt Lake City, UT, 84124.

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