Katie E Hughes MD
Emergency Physician
170 MANNING DR # 7594 CHAPEL HILL NC, 27514About
Dr. Katie Hughes practices Emergency Medicine in CHAPEL HILL, NC. Dr. Hughes assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Hughes examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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