
Dr. William S Hughes MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
3301 New Mexico Ave Nw Suite 222 Washington DC, 20016About
Dr. William Hughes is a gastroenterologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Hughes specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Hughes performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1965
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1965
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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- Susan H. Barton10110 Molecular Dr Rockville MD 20850
- Dr. Jacquelyn L. Redd M.D.1221 Mercantile Lane Upper Marlboro MD 20774
- Dr. Ashraf M. Sufi MD18111 Prince Philip Drive Olney Maryland 20832
- Dr. John Wycliff Bedeau M.D.9301 LARGO DRIVE WEST SUITE 201 LARGO MD 20774
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5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW WASHINGTON DC 20016MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
3800 RESERVOIR RD WASHINGTON DC 20007MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
3800 RESERVOIR RD WASHINGTON DC 20007SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW WASHINGTON DC 20016