Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Lee A. Hugar

Urology
Lexington Urology-West Columbia
222 E Medical Ln Ste 101, 
West Columbia, SC 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
3
conditions
Lexington Urology-West Columbia
222 E Medical Ln Ste 101, 
West Columbia, SC 

Overview

Lee Hugar is a Urologist practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Dr. Hugar is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Penile Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Hugar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Urology

Licenses

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Lexington Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Lexington Urology-West Columbia
222 E Medical Ln Ste 101, West Columbia, SC 29169

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Addressing Barriers to Palliative Care Use in Bladder Cancer Through Better Understanding of Knowledge and Belief Development
Addressing Barriers to Palliative Care Use in Bladder Cancer Through Better Understanding of Knowledge and Belief Development
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 03, 2023
Intervention Type: Other

35 Total Publications

Bridging urology and palliative care: a narrative review of current practice and evolving priorities.
Bridging urology and palliative care: a narrative review of current practice and evolving priorities.
Journal: Current opinion in urology
Published: March 20, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lee A. Hugar

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Lee A. Hugar by calling their office at 803-739-3660. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Lee A. Hugar a top-rated expert for Penile Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lee A. Hugar is classified as an Advanced expert for Penile Cancer, 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. Lee A. Hugar specialize in?

While Dr. Lee A. Hugar is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Penile Cancer, Bladder Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.

Does Dr. Lee A. Hugar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lee A. Hugar has published 35 articles and abstracts on conditions like Penile Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Lee A. Hugar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Lee A. Hugar accept my insurance?

Dr. Lee A. Hugar accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-739-3660 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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