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Summary
Dr. Stephen Hughes is a pulmonologist with additional expertise in internal medicine and family medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F.E. Hebert School of Medicine and brings 12 years of clinical experience to his practice.
Dr. Hughes is affiliated with Naval Medical Center San Diego Balboa in San Diego, California. He specializes in treating complex respiratory conditions including respiratory failure, as well as managing patients who have experienced strokes and sepsis. His procedural expertise includes therapeutic hypothermia for critically ill patients, chest fluoroscopy for detailed lung imaging, and chest X-rays for respiratory evaluation.
Dr. Hughes is affiliated with Naval Medical Center San Diego Balboa in San Diego, California. He specializes in treating complex respiratory conditions including respiratory failure, as well as managing patients who have experienced strokes and sepsis. His procedural expertise includes therapeutic hypothermia for critically ill patients, chest fluoroscopy for detailed lung imaging, and chest X-rays for respiratory evaluation.
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Quick Facts
- 12 years of experience
- Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine
- 3 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Pulmonology | Internal Medicine | Family Medicine | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 12 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English, Tagalog, French | |||
| San Diego , CA | Encinitas , CA | San Diego , CA | San Diego , CA |
| Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine | |||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Stephen Mcburney Hughes
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Stephen Mcburney Hughes has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Stephen Mcburney Hughes has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
12 Years Experience
Dr. Stephen Mcburney Hughes holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine in 2014.
NPI Number
Dr. Hughes' NPI number is 1114339397.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Stephen Hughes affiliated with?
- Dr. Stephen Hughes is affiliated with Naval Medical Center San Diego Balboa.
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- Where is Dr. Stephen Hughes's office located?
- Dr. Stephen Hughes's office is located at 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, San Diego, CA, 92134.
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