Dr. William E Hughes MD
Urologist
1107 14th Ave Se Suite G200 Decatur AL, 35601About
Dr. William Hughes is a urologist practicing in Decatur, AL. Dr. Hughes specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Univ of South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al 1984
University of South Alabama College of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
Provider Details
Treatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Urinary Incontinence
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Enlarged Prostate
- Stress Incontinence
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