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Dr. S Gray Hughes, MD

Dr. S Gray Hughes, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. S Gray Hughes, MD is a general surgeon in West Columbia, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Duke University Medical Center Durham Nc in 1999. He is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Lexington Surgery

146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400 West Columbia, SC 29169

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(803) 936-3300

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hughes is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hughes specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Hughes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hughes

3.7

15 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
60%
60%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
27%
27%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Thomas Nelson – Aug 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Alicia – Nov 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Cyndi Patterson – Nov 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Disappointed in SC – Jul 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Edmund Mitchell in Columbia, SC – Mar 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
West Columbia, SC – May 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
West Columbia, SC – Feb 23, 2017
I am not certain what happened in this case. I...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tony R in Irmo, SC – Dec 29, 2016
Dr. Hughes' Reply –
Tony, Thanks for your kind comments.
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
EnragedWoman in West Columbia, SC – Dec 14, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

There is nothing that makes me happier that seeing a happy, satisfied patient.  I am dedicated to having excellent results and taking care of my patients in a kind, professional manner in which they deserve.

biography

I was born in Conway, South Carolina and raised in Tabor City, North Carolina.  After I graduated from high school, I attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  I graduated summa cum laude in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science...read more

  • General Surgery

  • Bariatric Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital

  • Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, Nc

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010

  • University Of Tennessee-memphis Health Science Center

    Residency Hospital, 2004

  • Duke University Medical Center Durham Nc

    Medical School, 1999

  • Unc Chapel Hill

    Undergraduate School, 1994

  • Unc-chapel Hill

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Lexington Surgery

South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400 West Columbia, SC 29169
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd
    West Columbia, SC 29169
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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