Ryan Thomas Hughes, MD
Ryan Thomas Hughes, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Image-Guided Radiotherapy
- Volumetric Arc Radiotherapy (VMAT)
- Oropharynx Cancer
- Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
- Conformal External Beam Radiation Therapy
- Lymphoma
- Radiation Therapy
- Head & Neck Cancer
- Hodgkins Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Pharynx Cancer
Ratings and Reviews
4.982 Ratings 26 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.9 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.9 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.9 |
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
- November 12, 2023 Love this place. All went well.
- November 9, 2023 Dr. Hughes was extremely knowledgeable and was aware of all the details of my medical condition. He took a great deal of time explaining the radiation procedure as well as side effects. I left feeling very confident in his ability to customize my radiation treatment.
- November 7, 2023 He listened and very thoughtful and explained everything that I could understand??
- October 31, 2023 Appreciated his explanation of the procedure. Very pleasant.
- October 28, 2023 I feel like I won the lottery when I was referred to Dr Hughes. Simply the very best!
- October 27, 2023 We wish you had more like him. He listens as if you’re the only patient he has. He is kind, professional, and caring. Saying Thank you Dr. Hughes doesn’t seem to be enough. We love you!!
- October 22, 2023 What a great guy. It was like talking to a friend that you know has the answers to your questions and concerns and you can trust to have your best interest at heart.
- October 4, 2023 dr. hughes informed me of the condition of my illness with a sense of personal care plus he was very easy to talk with and i felt free to ask all of my questions with a feeling of that he was very concerned. a great addition to your staff
- September 18, 2023 Dr. Hughes is very "patient" with me. I am not a patient person, but I'm quite at ease with him. He talks to me, not at me. He is clearly advocating for my well being.
- September 13, 2023 Dr.Hughes very through in his exam of me.
- September 3, 2023 Dr Hughes has a great bed side manner, I felt totally supported going into the program.
- August 25, 2023 I felt empowered with all information necessary as it pertains to my course of treatment. Impressive and caring staff.
- August 13, 2023 Very professional while at the same time very approachable. Explains things very well. Very friendly and always listens to my concerns and answers all my questions in detail. Dr. Hughes is very knowledgeable. Great doctor!
- August 13, 2023 Very impressive young doctor- very personable and reassuring .
- August 12, 2023 Dr. Hughes was always friendly, listened to my concerns and explained what to expect in my healing after treatment.
- August 1, 2023 Great doctor
- June 8, 2023 I just love Dr Ryan Hughes and his team of doctors.and Dr likens also. Makes me feel like they are my friends.much love.
- May 21, 2023 Extremely thoughtful.
- March 18, 2023 Dr. Hughes cares about me. He took the time necessary to listen to me and answer my questions and address my concerns.
- February 23, 2023 Dr. Hughes is wonderful! He’s professional & knowledgeable, respectful, understanding, caring, and helpful.
- February 1, 2023 Top Doc including his team. Great patient interaction and listening skills. Willing to spend the correct amount of time. Very approachable by messaging and in person.
- January 28, 2023 Wonderful
- January 6, 2023 Clearly a doctor that cares about his patients.
- December 19, 2022 Dr Hughes is extremely kind and knowledgeable of my sons condition. He has shown many times the caring physician he is. He is such a grand Dr and person His staff always show care of my son I would recommend him to anyone needing his expertise
- December 9, 2022 Awesome !!! The best
- December 4, 2022 Excellent! Caring! Very knowledgeable!
Locations
Credentials
Education
- MD, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 2015
Internship
- Radiation Oncology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 2016
Residency
- Radiation Oncology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 2020
Board Certifications
- American Board of Radiolog, American Board of Radiology
Memberships
- Radiation Research Society
- American Society for Radiation Oncology
- American Board of Radiology
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology
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
- Virtual Radiation Oncology Peer Review is Associated with Decreased Engagement and Limited Case Discussion: Analysis of a Prospective Database Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Hughes RT, Tye KE, Ververs JD, O'Connell NS, Helis CA, Steber CR, Johnson AG, Chan MD, Farris MK. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2022 Apr;
- Neck Imaging Reporting and Data System Category 3 on Surveillance Computed Tomography: Incidence, Biopsy Rate, and Predictive Performance in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Johansson ED, Hughes RT, Meegalla NT, Porosnicu M, Patwa HS, Lack CM, Bunch PM. Laryngoscope. 2022 Jan;
- A Single-Institution Retrospective Study of Patients Treated With Laser-Interstitial Thermal Therapy for Radiation Necrosis of the Brain. Lanier CM, Lecompte M, Glenn C, Hughes RT, Isom S, Jenkins W, Cramer CK, Chan M, Tatter SB, Laxton AW. Cureus. 2021 Nov; 13(11):e19967.
- Relationship between Tumor Mutational Burden, PD-L1, Patient Characteristics, and Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Burcher KM, Lantz JW, Gavrila E, Abreu A, Burcher JT, Faucheux AT, Xie A, Jackson C, Song AH, Hughes RT, Lycan T, Bunch PM, Furdui CM, Topaloglu U, D'Agostino RB, Zhang W, Porosnicu M. Cancers (Basel). 2021 Nov; 13(22)
- Patient assessment of lower urinary tract symptoms using the international prostate symptom score following low-dose-rate prostate brachytherapy. Farris JC, Hughes RT, Steber CR, Craven TE, Frizzell BA. Brachytherapy. ; 20(6):1107-1113.
- Study Testing Less Intensive Radiation Therapy with Chemotherapy or Immunotherapy to Treat Selected Patients with Oropharyngeal (mouth/throat) Cancer
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Drug MIT-001 in Prevention of Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy for Certain Head and Neck cancers
- Study to on the Effectiveness of the Drug TEMPOL for the Reduction of Severe Mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiation/Chemotherapy