Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Robert E. Hughes

Internal Medicine
Ascension St. Vincent's East
50 Medical Park Dr E, 
Birmingham, AL 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
9
conditions
Ascension St. Vincent's East
50 Medical Park Dr E, 
Birmingham, AL 

Overview

Robert Hughes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.

Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in AL

Hospital Affiliations

St Vincent's Birmingham

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VIVA Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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

Ascension St. Vincent's East
50 Medical Park Dr E, Birmingham, AL 35235

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.

16 Total Publications

Metabolism and excretion pathways of CD388, a novel drug-fragment crystallizable conjugate for prevention of seasonal or pandemic influenza.
Metabolism and excretion pathways of CD388, a novel drug-fragment crystallizable conjugate for prevention of seasonal or pandemic influenza.
Journal: Drug metabolism and disposition: the biological fate of chemicals
Published: December 11, 2025
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205-838-3245
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert E. Hughes

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert E. Hughes by calling their office at 205-838-3484. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Robert E. Hughes a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert E. Hughes is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding, 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. Robert E. Hughes specialize in?

While Dr. Robert E. Hughes is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Robert E. Hughes participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Robert E. Hughes has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. You can view a list of Dr. Robert E. Hughes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Robert E. Hughes accept my insurance?

Dr. Robert E. Hughes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-838-3484 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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