Dr. Carletha Carol Hughes MD
Pediatrician
9016 S. CORNELL AVENUE CHICAGO IL, 60617About
Dr. Carletha Hughes is a pediatrician practicing in CHICAGO HEIGHTS , IL. Dr. Hughes is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Hughes diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Hughes can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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- COMPASSIONATE DOCTOR 2014 VITALS
- ON-TIME DOCTOR AWARD 2016 VITALS
- TOP PEDIATRICIAN 2017 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRICIANS
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