Christopher B. Hughes
Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Christopher B. Hughes

Transplant Surgery
3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
11
conditions
3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Christopher Hughes, MD, FACS is the surgical director of the UPMC Liver Transplant Program and is certified in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary by the American Board of Surgery. He is an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Hughes received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine where he also completed his residency in general surgery. He completed his fellowship in transplantation surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.Dr. Hughes’s clinical interests include liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery with a focus on infectious disease in solid organ transplantation.View Dr. Hughes’s full list of publications from PubMed.

Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization.

Dr. Hughes is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

Residency

University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Specialties

Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Transplant Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Mayo Clinic

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Carle Eureka Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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UPMC
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Locations

Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services
3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher B. Hughes

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Is Dr. Christopher B. Hughes a top-rated expert for Liver Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher B. Hughes is classified as an Elite expert for Liver Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Christopher B. Hughes specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher B. Hughes is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Liver Transplant, Liver Failure, and Hepatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Christopher B. Hughes accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher B. Hughes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-438-2533 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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