I feel I have the best Doctor in the world.
About Paul Hughes, MD, JD
Dr. Hughes was born, raised and educated in Nova Scotia, and has spent the last 30 years building his practice in Florida. He is married with four children. Dr. Hughes is President and Chairman of the Board for Florida Medical Clinic. His free time is spent with family and his hobbies include running and pulling for his Florida Gators.
Dr. Hughes is involved in community service through the volunteer efforts of his wife Jane, who served as a Foundation Board Member, before serving as President of the Florida Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring through 2011. As a member of the Florida Bar, Dr. Hughes keeps his pulse on “all things legal” as they pertain to the clinic and its operations.
Your provider is available by phone for urgent issues 24/7. Call the office.
Board Certifications
The American Board of Physician Specialties
in Family Practice
in Family Practice
Medical Education
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Bachelor of Science Biology
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Doctor of Medicine, Cum Laude
Stetson University College of Law 2007
Tampa, FL
Juris Doctorate
Internship/Residency
Victoria General Hospital and Affiliated Hospitals
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Fellowships
Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians
Professional Activities
American Medical Association
Florida Medical Association
Pasco County Medical Association
Southern Medical Association
Fellow-American Academy of Family Physicians
Florida Academy of Family Practice
American Association of Physician Specialists
American Bar Association
Florida Bar Association
Hospital Memberships
AdventHealth Zephyrhills
AdventHealth Dade City
Scope of Service
General adult and pediatric Mental Health Services/Behavior Health Services
Referral and liaison with Mental Health/Behavior Health Services
Referral and liaison with Health at Home services
Chronic Disease management program
Diabetes Management
Acute Care Visits
STI screening
Family planning services
Pregnancy testing
Prenatal care
Contraception
General Pediatric Care (Age 5+)
Nutritional Counseling
Child Health and Disability Prevention examinations (CHDP Program)
Immunizations (for adults and children including Flu Shots)
Preventative Screening
Well Woman Visit
Physicals
Annual Wellness Visits
Weight Loss Counseling
Pre-operative clearance
Urgent Care Services
Worker’s compensation examination
Repair of lacerations
Minor surgery (removal or mole, warts, cysts, ingrown nail, etc.)
Minor injury care (cuts, burns, bruise, sprain, etc.)
Abscess drainage
Suturing and suture removal
Diagnostic testing (sleep studies, strep, allergy, etc.)
Lab services (radiology, x-ray, EKG)
Special Interests
Cholesterol Management
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Zephyrhills 38135 Market Square Zephyrhills, Florida 33542 Suite 100
P: 813.788.7651
F: 813.355.5021
F: 813.355.5021
Provider Hours
- Monday: 7:30am - 4pm
- Tuesday: 7:30am - 5:30pm
- Wednesday: 7:30am - 4pm
- Thursday: 7:30am - 4pm
- Friday: 7:30am - 4pm
Florida Medical Clinic participates with most major carriers. Please consult your insurance carrier or contact one of our scheduling representatives in our office prior to your appointment to verify our participation status with your insurance plan. This list is subject to change and is not all-inclusive.
Aetna
- Aetna Elect Choice HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice PPO
- Aetna Medicare HMO
- Aetna Medicare PPO
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Aetna Select Choice HMO
- Aetna Signature Administrators® (Thru Assurant Health)
AvMed
- AvMed HMO
- AvMed PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield aka: Florida Blue
- BC Advantage 65
- BC Health Options (Blue Care)
- BC PPC (PPO)
- BC TRAD. (PPS)
- BCBS Medicare HMO
- BCBS Medicare PPO
- BCBS Network Blue (Blue Options)
- BCBS Select
Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West HMO
- Great West PPO
Coventry
- Coventry HMO
- Coventry PPO
- First Health
Evolutions
Humana
- Humana HMO Comm
- Humana PPO
- Humana PPO M’Care
Island Group Administration
Markel Insurance Co. (St. Leo students only)
MCM Maxcare
Medicare
Multiplan
- Beechstreet
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare System (PHCS)
Provider Select Inc.
Railroad Medicare
Tricare
- Tricare Prime (HMO)
- Tricare Standard
United Health Care
- Evercare
- Secure Horizons
Paul Hughes, MD, JD's Performance
Patient Centered Medical Home Report Card
from January 23, 2016 – January 22, 2017
Family Practice Zephryhills
| Measure | Goal | Medicare Population | Patients Overall |
| Influenza Vaccine | 30% | 45% | 32% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 55% | 57% | 57% |
| Advanced Care Planning | 40% | 39% | 38% |
| Diabetic Hemogloblin A1c > 9.0 control | 10% | 5% | 21% |
| Patient Satisfaction | 88% | 82% | 83% |
Influenza Vaccine
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
Pneumonia Vaccine
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
Advanced Care Planning
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record or documentation in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan
Diabetic Poor Control Hemoglobin A1c>9.0
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had hemoglobin A1c > 9.0% during the measurement period. A hemoglobin A1c of >9.0% represents poor blood sugar control; therefore, the lower the value, the better.
Patient Satisfaction
A survey administered quarterly to analyze the overall patient experience at Florida Medical Clinic.
Paul Hughes, MD, JD's Resources
Smoking Cessation
- http://www.ahectobacco.com/want-to-quit/iquit-program-options
- http://www.ahectobacco.com/classes-by-county
Weight Loss
- http://www.drswtloss.com
- http://www.orionrapidweightloss.com
- http://www.weightloss-solution.com/zephyrhills-weight-loss-center-weight-loss-clinic-weight-control-clinic-1292
Diabetes
- https://www.floridahospital.com/zephyrhills/diabetes-education-program
- http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/library/ebarm/newsletter/dsbpc_diabeteseducation.pdf
- http://defeatdiabetes.org/our-community/business-directory/8370/east-pasco-medical-center-diabetes-program
Nutrition
Behavioral Health
- https://baycare.org/events/?currentPage=1&categoryIds=%257B716CFB8F-E884-4222-95EF-97C810AD6A26%257D
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