Joshua R. Hughes

Joshua R. Hughes, PA-C

Patient Rating
4.7 out of 5 (159 Ratings, 49 Comments)

Profile

Gender:
Male

Specialties:

General Surgery and Surgery

Areas of Interest

Joshua Hughes, PA-C, is a physician assistant who treats patients as a member of MaineGeneral Surgery's medical staff. He joined MaineGeneral Medical Center's Professional Services Staff in July 2021 after completing his graduate degree program at the University of New England in Portland and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Prior to that, he had worked as a respiratory therapist at MGMC since 2011.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Education

Education

2011
Kennebec Valley Community College, Fairfield, ME, Associates, Respiratory Therapy
2018
University of Maine, Orono, ME, Bachelor's, Applied Sciences
2021
University of New England, Portland, ME, Master's, Physician Assistant Studies

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Physician Assistants
  • Maine Association of Physician Assistants
  • American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants

Board Certifications

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Office Information

Locations

Patient Reviews

May 21, 2026
Excellent service at all levels.
May 14, 2026
Josh was excellent, super knowledgable and fantastic bedside manner. Overall a great experience.
May 14, 2026
Joshua Hughes is great!
May 07, 2026
Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable
May 07, 2026
I have only one complaint about this experience. And that is how long it took to get the surgery. It was almost 15 weeks from first referral to the actual surgery. In which I needed on the day I got the referral. The hernia progressively got worse and was interfering with my ability to work. Therefore I lost a lot of income. That said. Other than that. I am very happy with the care and outcome.
May 07, 2026
Appointment was very brief. Scheduled appointment was to clear me after surgery
April 02, 2026
I felt well cared for by this team of providers!
April 02, 2026
They were professional.
March 26, 2026
Very nice to meet and discuss my health and wellbeing
March 26, 2026
They were great ?
March 26, 2026
Very friendly
March 26, 2026
Excellent Care, All were extremely Professional. Thank You and keep keepin on ?
February 17, 2026
The care the staff gave me was amazing. Greatly appreciate the efforts and care I was given.
February 10, 2026
Very grateful that I was able to have my surgery to correct the problem!
February 10, 2026
PA Hughes was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and informative.
February 10, 2026
This was the first time I actually have felt heard literally heard by the doctor and they didn't.And wasn't sitting in front of a computer. He listened to everything I said and completely understood.And I am hoping for good results . Very nice, doctor. Has great bedside manner.
February 03, 2026
Joshua Hughes has to be the most compassionate and personable practitioner I have seen in a long time! He listened, he spoke to me like he had always known me, and was clear about his care plan. His warm and bubbly personality put me at ease immediately. I wish he could be my PCP permanently. The world needs more like him!
January 29, 2026
The great care I'm receiving.
January 29, 2026
I believe that Joshua Hughes was, he was very engaging. He looked me directly in the eye. I was particularly impressed that he was familiar with the hand difficulties I was having and how that might relate to the difficulties for me in my care. The only negative points I gave him that were less than outstanding were the fact that he was going to need to go back to get answers to many of my questions. And that I understood. I believe that's all. I believe Joshua Hughes did a very good job and like I said, I believe he was engaged in my care, which I really appreciated. Thank you very much.
January 27, 2026
A great, thorough visit!
January 26, 2026
I was very impressed and pleased with everyone I interacted with regarding my surgery. I can't express how well I felt in the days following the procedure, and I feel that was largely due to the care I was given. My post-op follow up visit was just as positive. I couldn't be happier that a had the procedure done at Maine General Health.
December 22, 2025
I found Joshua To be very polite, through, and willing to listen.
November 24, 2025
Josh was great and answered All my questions and concerns.
November 24, 2025
Yes, they did. They did a good job. I recommend them. Bye.
November 21, 2025
Josh was great. Spent more time than he was suppose to.!!
November 18, 2025
The P A I was seen by was very informative and clear in discussing my surgical care and continuing recovery.
November 14, 2025
Dr Josh was amazing Some of the girls working the front checking ppl are speak somewhat rudely to ppl
October 23, 2025
The care I received while at the hospital was outstanding. The nurses were always so caring and made me very comfortable. I appreciate all the care they did.
October 23, 2025
During my hospital stay I had a few doctors and others who checked on me that left me confused as to who my doctor was. The day to day staff ie. nurses and assistants were very helpful and vigilant performing their duties.
October 23, 2025
I was put right at ease at my appointment. I received a very good explanation of upcoming surgery, and I am confident that I'm in very good hands.
October 16, 2025
Friendly and knowledgeable staff
October 16, 2025
Joshua Hughes is the best person I have ever met. He is caring,passionate, kind, and very intelligent. I just love him to pieces and he knows me well.
October 16, 2025
Great crew
October 09, 2025
I was two hours early for my appointment and my care team got me in anyways. That is phenomenal service.
October 09, 2025
The Hospital staff took great care of me . Thank you very much.
October 06, 2025
If you need help this is the best place to get medical help.
September 18, 2025
It was a great experience. They all were great. Josh was wonderful and the nurse was amazing. Great experience. Thanks
September 11, 2025
staff; terrific, but the systems; not. The preop call was vague, my portal has inaccurate information, (medications, allergy reaction, disease processes), and it differs from what my care giver has in my history, the process of having my information sent to my pcp, who is out of your system, is problematic. The PA I saw on my follow up exam,9/11, was going to rectify the issues in my chart that day, when I saw him. But this has yet to happen, which again, I believe to be a system error.
September 08, 2025
All staff friendly, interested in my experience, caring
September 02, 2025
My doctors and their support staff were all excellent!
September 02, 2025
I was scheduled to meet with my surgeon and they substituted a PA without telling me in advance. He was a nice guy, courteous, but I am unhappy with the way I've been treated.
September 02, 2025
I didn't actually see Josh Hughes, I saw another PA. I used to work with Josh, so he may have felt a bit uncomfortable having to poke around my belly. Understandable.
August 27, 2025
I'm happy with the office visit
August 27, 2025
Josh was very informative about my post op visit. Kind and took his time. He was not in a rush. He answered my questions thoroughly.
August 06, 2025
The staff is very nice. Everyone is very helpful. And I would come back, and I did. So I trust you with my care. Thank you. Bye-bye.
July 21, 2025
This is a great team. I knew what was happening every step of the way. They were kind and professional all at the same time. This hospital is lucky to have this team.
July 15, 2025
Josh Hughes was a huge help and support for me during my emergency surgery. He treated me like a friend not just a patient. He wanted the absolute best for me and my recovery and made me feel extremely comfortable. HUGE kudos to Joshua!
July 15, 2025
Everyone involved with my surgery was Kind, Courteous, and Professional! I have already had opportunities to recommend Maine General Surgery to friends and will continue to do so! Thank You!
July 14, 2025
Professional experience
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