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Dr. Simone Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes is a geriatric medicine specialist who also practices internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from Universidade Da Regiao De Joinville (Univille) and brings 16 years of experience to her practice caring for older adults and managing complex medical conditions.
Dr. Hughes maintains affiliations with several respected healthcare institutions, including Duke University Hospital, Durham VA Medical Center, Lancaster General Hospital, and Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center. She provides care in both Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Durham, North Carolina. Her expertise focuses on treating Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and multi-infarct dementia. She coordinates comprehensive care that includes physical therapy, speech therapy, and specialized assessments like bedside swallow exams to ensure her patients receive thorough, individualized treatment.
Dr. Hughes maintains affiliations with several respected healthcare institutions, including Duke University Hospital, Durham VA Medical Center, Lancaster General Hospital, and Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center. She provides care in both Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Durham, North Carolina. Her expertise focuses on treating Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and multi-infarct dementia. She coordinates comprehensive care that includes physical therapy, speech therapy, and specialized assessments like bedside swallow exams to ensure her patients receive thorough, individualized treatment.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- 18 insurance plans accepted
- Universidade Da Regiao De Joinville (Univille)
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Simone Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes has 7 locationsLg Health Physicians Geriatrics
2112 Harrisburg Pike Ste 312Lancaster, PA 17601 Tel: (717) 544-3022
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Duke Gastroenterology Clinic
40 Duke Medicine Cirste 2jDurham, NC 27710Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Geriatric Medicine | Emergency Medicine | Anesthesiology | Diagnostic Radiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 16 Years of Experience | 49 Years of Experience | 2 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Lancaster , PA | York , PA | Hershey , PA | York , PA |
| Med School: Universidade Da Regiao De Joinville (Univille) | Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Simone Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes
Medical Specialties
Dr. Simone Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Simone Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
Dr. Simone Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes holds inactive and active medical licenses in the states of North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2024 and an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Universidade Da Regiao De Joinville (Univille) in 2010.
NPI Number
Dr. Fernandes Dos Santos Hughes' NPI number is 1891322921.
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