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Dr. Steven Hughes, MD

Dr. Steven Hughes, MD

Medical Oncology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Hughes, MD is a medical oncologist in Ocala, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4 Star Rating (8 reviews)

UF Health Surgical Specialists - Ocala Heath Brook

4730 SW 49th Rd Ocala, FL 34474

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(352) 627-7671

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hughes is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital Gainesville, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hughes specializes in the area of Critical Care Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Hughes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hughes

4.0
8 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
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1 star
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Makes bad decisions on care, to arrogant to ask for another opinion before he proceeds with surgeries when he is aware he is in over his head. Deadly decision and knows he can't be touched because he works at UF which is covered under sovereign immunity and they can't be sued.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 11, 2020
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Dr. Hughes performed the whipple procedure on me with great skill working toward a cure for my pancreatic cancer. He and his team built me up prior to and post surgery. Home after 5 days with follow up chemo. Shans professionals were magnificent throughout my stay. Being 86 years old did not deter their positive attitude. He has given me precious quality time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2020
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Dr Hughes provided the highest level of care that I could have only hoped for. He truly is the best Physician I have ever dealt with in my 67 years.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Jack Donovan in Naples, FL – Jan 05, 2020
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Dr Hughes saved my moms life. She needed to have the whipple procedure done due to a mass at the head of her pancreas. She lived in Orlando and drove to Gainesville to see him. It is a very rough surgery, but Dr Hughes did a phenomenal job.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 18, 2019
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This doctor hid a critical piece of information about my true condition following major surgery he himself did. He and his team knew there was a major issue and that issue they hid almost cost me my life. I was intubated and in a coma for 5 days and went through 2 more major surgeries to save my life and correct his up so sure go to this arromantic clown if your ready to gamble with your life and you should just love the old bat Tracey who is on his service..Good luck if you choose him.
What went well
No results
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
5 others found this helpful
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Michael Brown in St.Pete Florida – Nov 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Steven J Hughes, MD, is a professor and chief of surgical oncology at the UF College of Medicine. He also serves as vice chair for the department of surgery. He obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota and graduated from...read more

biography

Steven J. Hughes, MD, is a professor and chief of surgical oncology at the UF College of Medicine. He also serves as vice chair for the department of surgery.He obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota and graduated from...read more

  • Medical Oncology

  • Surgical Oncology

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  • University Mi Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2000

  • University Mi

    Internship Hospital, 1994

  • Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Critical Care Surgery
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Locations

UF Health Surgical Specialists - Ocala Heath Brook

UF Health Surgical Specialists - Ocala Heath Brook4730 SW 49th Rd Ocala, FL 34474
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UF Health Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Center

UF Health Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Center1600 SW Archer Rd Rm D2-3 Gainesville, FL 32610
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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