Robert Hughes, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C
- Physician Assistant
- South Street
Language Proficiency
- English
Who is Robert Hughes?
Robert Hughes, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C has been an NCCPA certified Physician Assistant for twenty-three years.
Education and Training
Robert has earned a Bachelor of Arts from Cabrini College, a Physician Assistant Certification from Philadelphia University, a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from University of Nebraska, and most recently a Doctor of Medical Science degree from the University of Lynchburg in May of 2021. He is a member of the Academy of Doctoral Physician Assistants and the National Society of Black Physician Assistants.
Professional Background
Robert’s clinical experience includes practicing bilingually in English and Spanish while serving diverse and under-served patient populations in a variety of settings, including inner-city offices, clinics, and hospitals in Camden, NJ, Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding suburbs. He also practiced in a family residential center for Immigration and Customs Enforcement under The Department of Homeland Security. Robert has worked in multiple medical specialties including Family Medicine, Employee/Occupational Health and Travel Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, ENT & Head & Neck Cancer, and Urgent Care.
Philosophy
Robert’s teaching philosophy is that educating patients and actively involving them in their medical care is essential to achieving optimal outcomes. He embodies the mindset that there should be “life-work” balance with emphasis on time spent with family and friends. Hobbies include travel, movies, and fine dining.
Conditions Evaluated
- ENT
Airway, Sleep and Breathing Disorders
Airway Diseases
Choking Sensation
Cough
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Snoring
Swollen Throat
Ear Disorders
Asymmetrical Hearing Loss
Balance Disorders
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Cerumen Removal
Conductive Hearing Loss
Crackling Sound in Ears
Dizziness
Ear Cleaning
Ear Discharge
Ear Drainage
Ear Exam
Ear Fullness
Ear Infection – Middle Ear (Otitis Media)
Ear Pressure
Earache
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Foreign Body in Ear
Hearing Evaluation
Hearing Loss
Impacted Cerumen
Itchy Ear
Labyrinthitis
Mastoiditis
Meniere’s Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Muffled Hearing
Neural Hearing Loss
Ototoxicity
Swooshing Sound in Ears
Tinnitus
Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Tympanometry
Vertigo
Vestibular Neuritis
Vestibular Neuronitis
Nasal and Sinus Disorders
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinosinusitis
Anosmia
Anterior Nasal Drip
Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Chronic Sinus Infection
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Hyposmia
Nasal Congestion
Nasal Crusting
Nasal Drainage
Nasal Dryness
Nasal Obstruction
Nasal Polyps
Nose Bleed
Parosmia
Phantosmia
Post-Nasal Drip
Rhinitis
Rhinorrhea
Sinonasal Mucocele
Sinus Disorders
Sinus Infections (Sinusitis)
Sinus Polyp
Sinus Pressure
Smell and Taste Problem
Smell Disorders
Neck, Throat and Voice Disorders
Choking Sensation
Difficulty Speaking
Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
Laryngitis and Hoarseness
Laryngoscopy
Lump in Throat
Neck Cyst
Neck Lymph Nodes
Parathyroid conditions
Salivary Gland Disorders
Salivary Gland Stone (Sialolithiasis)
Salivary Gland Swelling
Scratchy Voice
Submandibular Nodule
Submandibular Swelling
Swallowing Disorders
Swollen Lymph Nodes
Thyroid conditions
Thyroid nodules
Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Vocal Cord Issues
Voice Disorders
Other Disorders
Choking Sensation
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Enlarged Adenoids
Tongue Mass
Tongue Pain
Tongue Swelling
Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Tonsillitis (Tonsil Inflammation)
Tonsilloliths
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency