Dempsey L. Hughes, MD

Dempsey L. Hughes, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Hepatology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 2013
Internship:
Lahey Clinic - 2014
Residency:
Lahey Clinic - 2017
Fellowships:
University of Colorado - 2020
University of Michigan Health System - 2021

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

186 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

27 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

27 Reviews

April 28, 2024

5.0

Easy to speak with, professional, and caring, in addition to asking detailed probing questions and answered our questions as well, and developed a plan to figure out a cause of my health issues

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April 02, 2024

3.0

The doctor gave me a very good explanation 👌 of my consultation

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March 27, 2024

5.0

See what I put about her in the 1st question. She’s the best

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March 21, 2024

5.0

She took over my case about two years ago. Each time I’ve had talk to her, she’s been both kind, courteous and professional. She translates the medical terms into English that I can understand, and patiently answers each of my questions. Her guidance in how I should take care of myself is extremely helpful. I very much appreciate everybody in the liver transplant center.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

She was great when I was in the hospital for transplant. And all follow ups were the same.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Excelente

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March 03, 2024

5.0

Very professional caring

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March 03, 2024

5.0

Dr Hughes is very attentive to my situation and what needs to be done.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Hughes is fantastic. She has a great combination of knowledge and encouragement.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Just a wonderful Hepatologist. Ki d and patient extremely good physicians..I thimk.the would of her. I cannot say enough about De. Hughes.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

She was warm and knowledgeable and was not in a hurry !

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Very caring Good listener Does not rush you

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Hughes is very easy to speak with. Explains conditions well.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

She was very friendly and showed concern over my particular medical needs

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December 13, 2023

5.0

She does an amazing job for her patients

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December 07, 2023

5.0

She is so caring, takes her time answering your questions and giving you any changes in your regiment to follow.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hughes is very detailed and empathetic, open to questions and has many positive recommendations I can use to work on reducing my fatty liver. I’m very grateful to have met her.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Wonderful Dr just love her very smart Dr

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Intelligent, thorough, positive.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

She was very thorough and caring.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

This was the 2nd time I met her I couldn’t remember her but she remember me I liked that. I liked that she took her time to explain my medical history to me. I felt that she did her homework. She’s good

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Hughes takes that time to review labs and imaging. Super patient and breaks things down for her patients.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

She took her time explaining my diagnosis and prognosis

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November 01, 2023

5.0

She is extremely patient, caring, and detailed. She made sure all of my questions, concerns, and fears were addressed.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

She spent lots of her time and explaining every questions one by one

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Very personable and takes time to answer all questions and offers helpful advice

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hughes has a great demeanor, a wealth of knowledge, and is always timely and reliable. Her part of my care has been greater than I could have expected.

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Disclosures

Dempsey L. Hughes, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

External Professional Relationships

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