- Pediatric Orthopaedics Orthopaedics Orthopaedic Trauma Neuromuscular

Michael S. Hughes, MD
- Pediatric Orthopaedics Orthopaedics Orthopaedic Trauma Neuromuscular
Conditions and Treatments
- Periacetabular Osteotomy
- Back Pain
- Broken and Fractured Bones (Pediatric)
- Fracture Management
- Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
- Clicking in Joints (Pediatric)
- Arthritis (Pediatric)
- Bow Legs
- Club Foot
- Clumsy Toddler
- Growing Pains
- Torn Meniscus
- Spina Bifida
- Tip Toe Walking
- Hand, Wrist and Arm Conditions
- Scoliosis (Pediatric)
- Limb Deformity
- Early Onset Scoliosis
- Congenital Deformities
- Hip Dysplasia
- Knock Knees
- Sprains and Strains
- Trauma (Pediatric)
- Foot and Ankle Conditions
- Back Pain (Pediatric)
- Foot Deformity
- Limb Length Discrepancy
- Gait Abnormalities
- ACL Tear
- Limping (Pediatric)
- Tibial Torsion
- Sports Injuries
- Fractures (Pediatrics)
- Pediatric Spinal Deformity
- Spinal Deformity
Ratings and Reviews
4.842 Ratings 23 Comments |
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Listened to me | 4.8 |
Cared about me | 4.8 |
Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.8 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- September 19, 2023 Muy buen médico, pendiente de nuestro hijo y excelente servicio
- August 11, 2023 Dr Michael Hughes is by far the best provider we’ve ever seen!! He makes the child feel heard & explains what is going to happen / he recommends for the parents but also on a level the child can understand which I truly valued! My son felt heard & is actually very excited to go back to get his cast removed so he can see Dr. Hughes again!
- July 19, 2023 Such a awesome MD and human!
- July 14, 2023 Dr. Hughes is an amazing person. This is what contributes to him being an awesome surgeon. He is patient, kind and fun loving when it comes to his patients and their parents. We are forever grateful for him and his excellent level of care.
- June 17, 2023 He was clear on my condition and helped me understand what I could do now that I have recovered from a broken leg.
- June 4, 2023 Dr Huges is #1 in patient care. We truly trust him and love him
- May 27, 2023 Dr. Hughes made sure all of our questions had been answered before we left. We mentioned a concern and he ordered another x-ray to see whether it would impact our immediate treatment plan. We have confidence in his ability to treat our daughter.
- May 26, 2023 Dr. Hughes is a good Dr. but sometimes he seems like he isn’t listening to you.
- May 10, 2023 Dr. Hughes and his staff have taken amazing care of my son over the last 3 years. He not only cared for my son’s medical condition, but also went out of his way to bring him fun and joy during some very difficult and frightening times. I highly recommend Dr Hughes as a provider who will take the time to address all aspects of your child’s care and needs!
- April 20, 2023 He was a very great listener
- April 15, 2023 Dr Hughes always takes his time to listen to any concerns answer any questions that we have. His kindness and compassion is wonderful.
- February 12, 2023 dr hughes was caring, thorough, skilled, and did a wonder job putting both patient (age 6) and parents at ease, especially in the casting and reduction process.
- February 4, 2023 Dr Hughes always listens carefully to any of our concerns and is quick to answer questions either in person or over messaging. His bedside manner always puts Leah at ease.
- January 29, 2023 He has been an amazing Dr. through out the past 2 years. I would recommend him to anyone for orthopedic pediatric needs.
- December 16, 2022 Dr. Hughes was very informative about the decisions for my child's care and included her in the decision making process. Couldn't be happier with him, or the practice.
- December 7, 2022 He knows his field and articulates very well. Such good "bedside manner ". Very pleasant personality.
- November 23, 2022 Dr. Hughes seemed very thorough in his assessment and sure in his responses to our questions. I am pleased at this point and I am confident in his skills as a surgeon to help my son.
- November 6, 2022 Grasias por cuidar de mi hija
- November 2, 2022 Es una persona sumamente buena,amable ????y explicar todos muy bien ???
- October 22, 2022 Dr Hughes was very nice and informative. I liked he allowed us to express our concerns and gave us a positive outlook.
- October 22, 2022 Dr Hughes has listened to our concerns from the very first visit. He has carefully explained every step of the way. He is kind, caring and compassionate. We are so grateful to Dr Hughes for his excellent care of our daughter.
- October 19, 2022 I was extremely pleased and thankful to have my son see Dr Hughes. He was very personable and knowledgeable of my son's injury after seeing three professionals that were not able to diagnose. Thanks Michael, keep up the great care!
- October 12, 2022 Dr Hughes was amazing with my son and took the time to explain everything at his level during the visit. I was very pleased with the care and treatment we received.
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 7 pm
Credentials
Education
- MD, University of Miami, 2013
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2018
Fellowship
- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 2019
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
- Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Research
- Domain reporting in systemic sclerosis-related Raynaud's phenomenon: An OMERACT scoping review. Maltez N, Hughes M, Brown E, Hickey V, Shea B, Herrick AL, Proudman S, Merkel PA, Pauling JD. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2023 Apr; :152208.
- OPTIKNEE 2022: consensus recommendations to optimise knee health after traumatic knee injury to prevent osteoarthritis. Whittaker JL, Culvenor AG, Juhl CB, Berg B, Bricca A, Filbay SR, Holm P, Macri E, Urhausen AP, Ardern CL, Bruder AM, Bullock GS, Ezzat AM, Girdwood M, Haberfield M, Hughes M, Ingelsrud LH, Khan KM, Le CY, Losciale JM, Lundberg M, Miciak M, Øiestad BE, Patterson B, Räisänen AM, Skou ST, Thorlund JB, Toomey C, Truong LK, Meer BLV, West TJ, Young JJ, Lohmander LS, Emery C, Risberg MA, van Middelkoop M, Roos EM, Crossley KM. Br J Sports Med. 2022 Dec; 56(24):1393-1405.
- Vm-related extracellular potentials observed in red blood cells. Hughes MP, Kruchek EJ, Beale AD, Kitcatt SJ, Qureshi S, Trott ZP, Charbonnel O, Agbaje PA, Henslee EA, Dorey RA, Lewis R, Labeed FH. Sci Rep. 2021 Sep; 11(1):19446.
- Open Reduction and Suture Fixation of Acute Sternoclavicular Fracture-Dislocations in Children. Swarup I, Hughes MS, Cazzulino A, Spiegel DA, Shah AS. JBJS Essent Surg Tech. 2020; 10(3)