Christopher D. Hughes MD, MPH

Division Head, Plastic Surgery & Craniofacial Team

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Dr. Hughes is a pediatric plastic surgeon and division head of Plastic Surgery and the Craniofacial Center at Connecticut Children’s. His clinical interests include cleft and craniofacial surgery, pediatric plastic surgery and global health.

Education

Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine

Residency

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Harvard Medical School

Fellowship

Children's Hospital Boston

  • American Board of Surgery
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

  • Hughes CD, Dabek RJ, Riesel JN, Baletic N, Chodosh J, Bojovic B. Short runs for a long slide: Principalization in complex facial restoration after acid attack burn injury. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2019; 12:75-80. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30815220
  • Resnick CM, Salicines A, Hughes CD, Padwa BL, Mulliken JB. Retroposition of the globe after Le Fort III midfacial distraction. J Craniofac Surg 2019; 30:358-362. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30531276
  • Hughes CD, Tran BNN, Rinkinen J, Lee BT, Iorio ML. Readability, suitability, and complexity of online resources for lower extremity reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 2019; 82:2-6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30300222
  • Hughes CD, Isaac KV, Hwang PF, Ganske I, Proctor MR, Meara JG. Modification of the Melbourne Method for total calvarial vault remodeling. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018; 6:e1848. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30175014
  • Hughes C, Campbell J, Mukhopadhyay S, McCormack S, Silverman R, Lalikos J, Babigian A, Castiglione C. Remote digital preoperative assessments for cleft lip and palate may improve clinical and economic impact in global plastic surgery. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2017; 54: 535-539. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27427933

Locations Where I See Patients

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Westport

191 Post Road West
Westport, CT06880
United States

Exterior view of Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center – Hartford

282 Washington Street
Hartford, CT06106
United States

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Most Recent Comments

March 3, 2025
Dr. Hughes was very kind and patient with my daughter. He did a great job discussing our options for treatment and setting up a plan for follow up.
January 1, 2025
Exceptionally good "bedside manner "
August 8, 2024
Dr Hughes was amazing. He was very warm. He made eye contact and was very confident in his answer . He calmed my daughter's anxiety about her upcoming procedure
May 5, 2024
Love the whole team here