Thomas D. Hughes, M.D., FACC, Cardiologist
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Thomas D. Hughes, M.D., FACC

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

4/5(7)
23450 VIA COCONUT PT ESTERO FL, 34135
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4/5

About

Dr. Thomas Hughes is a cardiologist practicing in ESTERO, FL. Dr. Hughes specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Hughes also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 1977

Board Certification

American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine

Cardiology (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Stress Testing

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Staff Cardiologist Lee Health 2018 - Present
  • Staff Cardiologist St. Vincent Medical Group 1998 - 2018

Awards

  • Fellow 0 American College of Cardiology 

Treatments

  • High Cholesterol
  • Heart Disease
  • Stroke
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology, Florida Chapter  
  • American College of Chest Physicians  
  • American College of Osteopathic Internists  
  • Florida Medical society  
  • American Osteopathic Association  
  • American College of Cardiology  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity

Internships

  • Doctors Hospital Columbus, Ohio

Fellowships

  • The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology, American Osteopathic Association, Florida Medical Society, Florida Osteopathic Medical Association

Awards

  • Chief Medical Resident Chief Cardiology Fellow

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Hilton Head, South Carolina and Europe

Hobbies / Sports

  • Golf, reading, bicycling

Thomas D. Hughes, M.D., FACC's Practice location

23450 VIA COCONUT PT -
ESTERO, FL 34135
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New patients: 239-468-0121
Fax: 239-343-4025

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Patient Experience with Dr. Hughes


4.0

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Thomas D. Hughes, M.D., FACC has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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