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Professor Michael Hughes

General Surgery Sydney

Professor Michael Hughes

14 years of experience

11,112+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Michael Hughes at a glance

Professor Michael Hughes is a General Surgery practitioner based in Sydney, Australia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 34+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Sydney, Australia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Clinical Professor T. Michael Hughes is a highly regarded Surgical Oncologist, clinical leader, and academic with extensive expertise in the surgical management of melanoma, breast cancer, sarcoma, and complex oncological conditions. 
Professor Hughes graduated with First Class Honours in Medicine from the University of Sydney in 1989. He completed his residency and advanced surgical training at Westmead Hospital, obtaining Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1996. Early in his career, he developed a strong interest in Surgical Oncology through collaboration with the Sydney Melanoma Unit at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, while also contributing important research into gastrointestinal injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Between 1998 and 1999, Professor Hughes undertook a prestigious fellowship in Surgical Oncology at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. During this time, he gained advanced experience in the management of melanoma, sarcoma, and breast cancer and completed significant melanoma research investigating the role of pelvic lymphadenectomy in metastatic melanoma involving the groin.
In 1999, he was appointed Lecturer in Surgical Oncology at the University of Sydney and the Sydney Melanoma Unit. He later returned to Westmead Hospital, where he established the first dedicated Surgical Oncology service in Western Sydney and subsequently developed one of the few Surgical Oncology Fellowship training programmes in New South Wales.
Professor Hughes has played a pivotal role in the growth and advancement of cancer services at Sydney Adventist Hospital. In 2005, he was instrumental in establishing the San Breast Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Team, where he continues to serve as Lead and Chairman. He also founded Northern Surgical Oncology, a specialist surgical oncology practice that has grown into a respected multidisciplinary service supporting surgeons at various stages of their careers. 
Alongside his clinical work, Professor Hughes has held several senior academic and leadership positions. In 2011, he joined the SAH Clinical School of the University of Sydney as Associate Professor, later becoming Deputy Head and subsequently Head of the Clinical School. Following the school’s transition to the Australian National University in 2021, he continued as Head of the Clinical School before stepping down in 2025 to focus on clinical research and patient care. In April 2025, he was appointed Clinical Professor at ANU.
Professor Hughes has also held major leadership roles within surgical services and clinical governance. He served as Head of Department of General Surgery at Sydney Adventist Hospital, where he established and chaired the Surgical Services Committee, and later became the inaugural Clinical Director of the Division of Surgical Services in 2019.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Professor Michael Hughes

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Sydney (AU)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Sydney (AU)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-519472 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-EDCFF0EC · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 683
Annual physical exam 99395 309
Vaccination administration 90471 1,885
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,618

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Michael Hughes
HEADSHOT
Michael Hughes in consultation
IN OFFICE
Michael Hughes with the team
WITH TEAM
Michael Hughes at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 69s
Meet Michael Hughes

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Michael Hughes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2337/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39820352 · cited by 27
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Michael Hughes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8089/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31663413 · cited by 33

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Sydney · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Sydney · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery 2026-03-10 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-09 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · michael.hughes@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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General Surgery

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