Portrait of George Charles Hughes

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

George Charles Hughes, MD

Professor of Surgery; Aortic Fellowship Teaching Faculty · Duke University Hospital

Durham · United States · Aortic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery

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Faculty overview

About George Charles Hughes

G. Chad Hughes trained in general and cardiothoracic surgery at Duke and completed a thoracic aortic surgery fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise includes valve-sparing aortic root replacement, arch and thoracoabdominal repair, and thoracic endovascular aortic repair.

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At a glance

Institution
Duke University Hospital
Department
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Location
Durham · United States
Clinical focus
Aortic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery
Listed fellowships
1

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Associated fellowships

Adult Cardiac Closed

Advanced Aortic and Endovascular Surgery Fellowship

Duke University Hospital

Durham, United States · 1 year; abbreviated 6-month option may be available

Advanced Subspecialty Fellowship

Deadline: 15 August 2026 (2027 start)