Dr. Candice S. Evans MD
Family Practitioner
48 NEWMARKET SQ NEWPORT NEWS VA, 23605About
Dr. Candice Hughes is a family practitioner practicing in NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Dr. Hughes specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Hughes possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Howard University College of Medicine 2010
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- National
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Virginia Academy of Family Physicians
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