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Dr. John McHugh, MD

Dr. John McHugh, MD

Urology*

Dr. John McHugh, MD is a urologist in Gainesville, GA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville and Chatuge Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 280 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (280 reviews)

Practice

660 Lanier Park Dr Ste A Gainesville, GA 30501
Telehealth available

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Dr. McHugh is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. McHugh specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. McHugh's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McHugh

4.9
280 ratings, 219 with a written review
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Awesome Doctor and Team
Dr. McHugh is very thorough and answered any questions we had prior to surgery. His team was very kind and thorough post surgery as well, following up via phone and email to be sure my husband had the best recovery he could. Our chances for conceiving were less than 50% and we just had our daughter a month before the one year mark from surgery. We are so thankful for Dr. McHughs talents and the whole experience.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Leanna T. – Sep 24, 2022
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Excellent staff and Doc! Went out of their way to address my concerns and made me feel at ease.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Just Chris – Dec 24, 2021
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Dr. McHugh and his staff are top notch. I drove nearly an hour based on the excellent reviews, and it was worth the drive. The experience here was much more personal than the large group practice in Atlanta where I was initially referred by my primary care physician. Dr. McHugh took great care to make the “no scalpel” procedure nearly painless. Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 22, 2021
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Everyone involved with the procedure were professional, knowledgable and courteous.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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David Schultz – Oct 23, 2021
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Excellent pre, during snd lost procedure. Highly recommend
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 15, 2021
Dr. McHugh's Reply –
Thank you very much for the kind review!
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Very helpful and pleasant staff
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gail Sisk – Oct 07, 2021
Dr. McHugh's Reply –
Thank you!
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Dr. McHugh did an amazing job with my vasectomy! He was very calming and easy going and made the whole process a breeze! After the lidocaine took effect, I could not feel anything at all and it was finished in probably 10 minutes. Drove 2 hours each way to go here because I heard good things (it's not common to have a perfect 5 star review!) and it was worth the drive. Still in the recovery process but I am already feeling much better down there after 6 days of healing. 10/10 would recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kyle Geyer – Sep 17, 2021
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First of all, I contacted Dr. McHugh over the website. He called me after hours (5-6 pm), explained the procedure and answered all my questions. At my age (56), he did cautiously warn me that success would be much lower. All encompassing fee performed at this facility was more than reasonable and I liked the doc so my wife and I took a chance. On the day of the procedure (12/23/2020 I believe), the staff was wonderfully nice beforehand and I honestly hardly remember anything afterward. My wife said that they were most helpful and nice. Recovery wasn't bad and I didn't even take the pain pills. The stitches took a while to heal but I would imagine that's par for the course. UNFORTUNATELY...JUST KIDDING...FORTUNATELY the procedure was a SUCCESS. My wife is now pregnant and due in January 2022. Thanks Doc. I guess that I am not that old after all. Sorry for the late review and we wish you and your staff well. Tomas Family
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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A Tomas – Sep 08, 2021
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I was super pleased with everything regarding my vasectomy. Dr. McHugh and his staff made the whole experience as painless as possible (both the actual procedure and the sensitive/personal nature of having something like this done). Highly recommended.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 12, 2021
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Great recovery, great doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 23, 2021
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Staff was fantastic and made my procedure easy.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JP – Feb 21, 2021
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Dr. McHugh was referred to me by my PCP, and was able to work me into his schedule within several weeks. After arriving, his staff accepted me as his patient, and put all my questions and concerns to rest within five minutes, assuring me he was able to conduct a thorough prostate exam, confirmed my problem, and took all the time to explain his care plan. As a Retired US Military member, Dr. McHugh, gladly accepted my TriCare Insurance, along with Medicare Insurance and explained in great detail, why it is important for annual exams. Dr. McHugh scheduled additional diagnostic biopsy which confirmed prostate cancer surgery, explained ALL my options, and provided options Robotic Surgeons in both Atlanta and Gainesville. I will recommend Dr. McHugh to anyone who wants the personalised care plan from a true Professional, a member of the US Military who understands the needs and insurance issues. Patient for Life. Most Respectfully, MSgt (Ret) Stan Gorka
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Stan Gorka – Dec 02, 2020
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Great visit.everyone is always friendly respectful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 24, 2020
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Dr. McHugh was a joy to meet with because of his unique personal experience with Prostate issues. He also is genuinely concerned and is generous with his time and very helpful communication. My first appointment was to get a second opinion and I couldn’t be happier with his personalized approach.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Brent Byrnes – Nov 16, 2019
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Thank you very much sir!
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Short wait. Excellent patient care by all staff. Dr. McHugh is thorough and a good listener.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 15, 2019
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Dr. McHugh and his staff are wonderful. They take a tough situation and make you feel at ease. Going through the process of having the prostate biopsy and how everything is handled, they do a great job. Very professional group of people that care about their patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Terry Merck – Oct 27, 2019
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Dr. McHugh is both highly professional and very personable which contributes to an excellent rapport with his patients. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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J. Hebb in GA – Sep 20, 2019
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I had a vasectomy preformed by Dr. McHugh in 2011. My experience was very pleasant all things considered. When I met my wife in 2015 we decide to have a child together. So in January of 2017 I met with Dr. McHugh again and we scheduled my reversal. It was a success and my wife became pregnant in April. Unfortunately she miscarried in July. We tried again later in 2017 with no success. We prayed about our situation and felt that if god wanted us to have a child it would happen on his time frame not our’s. Well after a year of waiting trying and praying we were introduced to a reproduction specialist. We had multiple test ran and the conclusion was that I had scar tissue occlude my vas tube. Well we knew then that Dr. McHugh was the man we would trust to fix my issue. So we scheduled my second reversal procedure in March of 2019. My wife and I are happy to announce that we are now expecting in March of 2020. This wouldn’t be possible without Dr. McHugh and his amazing staff! Thank y’all!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Sep 17, 2019
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Very personable, informative and experienced. I enjoyed the conversation, and I rarely waited longer than 5 minutes in the lobby or in the exam room.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 21, 2019
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Helpful and pleasant as always.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 20, 2019
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About Me

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care philosophy

Interactive and personal care in which the patient has a large role in the decision making process and the treatment chosen. ``A physcian should have a ready wit: A dour outlook is repulsive to the well and the sick alike.``

biography

Dr. McHugh is Georgia's most experienced no scalpel vasectomy and microscopic vasectomy reversal urologist, having performed hundreds of reversals. Microscopic vasectomy reversals are accomplished in his practice owned and accredited ambulatory...read more
  • Urology

  • Prostate Oncology

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School
  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine|rotating Surgical Internship At The Medical College Of Georgia

    Internship Hospital, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Dr. McHugh is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office660 Lanier Park Dr Ste A Gainesville, GA 30501
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Chatuge Regional Hospital

      110 S Main St
      Hiawassee, GA 30546

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      98%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      10% higher than the national average

      89%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      16% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Union General Hospital

      35 Hospital Rd
      Blairsville, GA 30512

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow

      316 N Broad St
      Winder, GA 30680

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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