PROVIDERS
Ann-Marie Hugh, M.D.
About the Expert
Specialties: Breast Surgery
Languages: English
Dr. Hugh is the medical director for the Meritus Center for Breast Health. She earned her medical degree from Howard University, College of Medicine in DC. Dr. Hugh completed her general surgery residency at Howard University Hospital and her breast surgical oncology fellowship at Medstar Washington Hospital Center. She is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Primary Office
Meritus Center for Breast Health
11110 Medical Campus Rd.
Suite 243
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Get DirectionsPhone: 301-665-4780
Locations
Services
Breast Health
Meritus Center for Breast Health includes a multidisciplinary team of top-rated specialists including a breast surgeon, radiologists, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, a nurse navigator, psychotherapists, physical therapists and occupational therapists. From prevention and screening to diagnostics, treatment and recovery, Meritus Center for Breast Health offers a comprehensive approach to breast health for our local community.
Achieving accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Center, or NAPBC, ensures patients can be confident they are receiving the best care possible through the entire course of treatment.
Cancer Services
Few medical diagnoses impact a person’s life like cancer. At Meritus Health, we are here to help you through every step of this journey. From state-of-the-art cancer care facilities to a dedicated cancer care team, we are equipped to provide patients and families with the compassionate support they need.
Our experts are here for you and your family through all stages of the cancer journey- diagnosis, treatment, recovery and beyond. The team of medical and radiation oncologists, nurse navigators, radiation technologists, social workers and dieticians will create a care plan specific to your cancer and needs.
Surgery
Meritus Health offers several surgical specialties and options for minimally invasive and robotic surgeries, including the da Vinci XI® and ROSA® technologies. Robotic technology offers surgical patients less pain, quicker healing time and enhanced recovery from their procedures. Robotics assisted surgery is performed in six specialty areas, including gynecologic, general, bariatric, urological, orthopedic and thoracic.
Your care team at Meritus Health will include your surgeon as well as some of the following healthcare professionals depending on your procedure and length of stay:
- Advanced practice practitioners. Nurse practitioners (NP) or physician assistants (PA) may provide pre and post-op examinations, assist with your surgical procedure, and monitor you during recovery.
- An anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist. A specially trained provider who will put you to sleep and keep you comfortable during your surgery.
- Nurses and nursing assistants. Will provide pre and post-op care, including managing your IV needs, surgical dressings and overall health.