David Thomas Hughes, MD
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About
David T. Hughes, M.D. is a faculty member in the Division of Endocrine Surgery. Dr. Hughes graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in biology from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He went on to receive his medical degree from the Creighton University School of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He then completed his internship and residency in General Surgery at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire. After completing the Norman Thompson Endocrine Surgery Fellowship at the University of Michigan he served as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Hughes then returned as a faculty member in the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan in 2012.
Clinical Specialization
Dr. Hughes' clinical interests include surgical diseases of the endocrine system including the thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals and pancreas. He has a particular interest and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of papillary thyroid cancer and has a surgical practice focused solely upon the treatment of routine and complex endocrine disorders. He works within the multidisciplinary endocrine oncology team to provide the best care and outcomes for his patients.
Areas of Practice
Endocrine surgery, Benign thyroid disease, Graves’ disease, Thyroid cancer, Parathyroid disease, Adrenal disorders, Pancreatic and abdominal neuroendocrine tumors, Complex and reoperative endocrine surgery, radiofrequency ablation for benign thyroid nodules
Expertise
- Adrenal Cancer
- Adrenal Nodules
- Adrenal Tumors
- Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Conn's Syndrome
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Endocrine Tumor Syndromes
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism & Graves’ Disease
- Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Pheochromocytoma & Paraganglioma
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Secondary (Renal) & Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Disorders
- Virilizing & Feminizing Adrenal Tumors
Locations
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General Surgery Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 2 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5331Get Directions -
Endocrine Oncology Clinic | Rogel Cancer Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor B1 Reception A
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5911Get Directions -
General Surgery Clinic | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
Entrance 1, Level 2
Brighton, MI 48116-9416Get Directions -
Medical Procedures Unit | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
Entrance 2, Level 1
Brighton, MI 48116-9416Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
Residency
Fellowships
Board Certifications
Research Overview
Dr. Hughes’ clinical research interests include the areas of surgical treatment of thyroid cancer and hyperparathyroidism. He has published several studies focusing on the outcomes of lymph node dissection for regionally advanced papillary thyroid cancer and medullary thyroid cancer. He has also studied the treatment algorithms for hyperparathyroidism and the different approaches to parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism. Dr. Hughes also has an interest in medical education and is involved in studies evaluating new teaching techniques and evaluative assessments of medical students and has published studies looking at innate technical skills of medical students.
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Patient Comments
June 22, 2026 - "Dr. Hughes is my favorite doctor of all time, he is the epitome of professionalism and excellence."
May 21, 2026 - "Dr. Hughes took the time to listen to me and provide me with all my options. He performed several [...] and was very kind and professional as he was performing the [...]. I was pleased with his level of knowledge and his ability to explain everything to me."
May 19, 2026 - "Dr. Hughes was amazing. He clearly cares about his patients. He took the time to explain everything including risks while also addressing the questions/concerns I had."
April 30, 2026 - "Dr. Hughes listened to my concerns and and gave me pros and cons if I elect to have surgery."
April 29, 2026 - "Dr Hughes definitely has a "bedside manner". I did not feel rushed or anxious during the appointment [...]"
April 1, 2026 - "Dr. Hughes offered an excellent opinion regarding my perplexing condition in a way that was easy to understand, and that would give me the best quality of life going forward."
March 24, 2026 - "Dr Hughes took my concerns seriously and made me feel heard and understood"
February 22, 2026 - "It was an outstanding first visit with Dr. Hughes."
February 12, 2026 - "With every visit Dr. Hughes listens, explains, gave me options, showed patience, treated me with respect, answered all my questions and concerns. Thank you."
January 27, 2026 - "Dr.Hughes was very professional, concerned and put me at ease in explaining the situation before me. All my concerns and questions were addressed. I left feeling that my visit was well worth the journey. Thank you!"
