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Dr. Willard Hughes, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Willard Hughes, MD
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Dr. Willard Hughes, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Clearwater, FL.
Dr. Willard Hughes, MD
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Dr. Willard Hughes, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 68
Clearwater, FL
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. Willard Hughes, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Clearwater, FL.

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Dr. Willard Hughes, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Clearwater, FL and has 42 years experience. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1982 and completed a residency at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital, Mease Countryside Hospital, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, Mease Dunedin Hospital and St. Anthony's Hospital. Dr. Hughes has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Knee Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hughes received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Hughes is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Limb Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Elbow Bursitis
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Wrist Fracture
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Menisectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Choice Large Group POS
    Empower - Small Employer Groups
    Empower POS
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    Blue Card PPO
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    myBlue EPO
    SimplyBlue HMO
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Preferred PPO
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    Tampa Bay HUMx HMOx
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
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    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Orthopaedic Specialties of Tampa Bay Inc
    1011 Jeffords St Bldg C, Clearwater, FL 33756

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4 Stars (2)
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1 Star (2)

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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Orthopaedic Specialties' mission is to continue the tradition of the over forty years of multi-subspecialty orthopaedic care for Pinellas county and beyond. We focus on treating our patients as we ourselves would like to be treated.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Willard Hughes, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Clearwater, FL. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1982. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1987
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Willard Hughes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hughes' profile.

Dr. Hughes frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Knee Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Willard Hughes, MD is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital, Mease Countryside Hospital, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, Mease Dunedin Hospital and St. Anthony's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Willard Hughes, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Morton Plant Hospital

    300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL

  • Mease Countryside Hospital

    3231 McMullen Booth Rd, Safety Harbor, FL

  • Morton Plant North Bay Hospital

    6600 Madison St, New Port Richey, FL

  • Mease Dunedin Hospital

    601 Main St, Dunedin, FL

  • St. Anthony's Hospital

    1200 7th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL