About
Robert S. Hughes, MD
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Dr. Hughes's last day at ARC was on Friday, December 29, 2023. Please see below for physicians he recommends to new patients wanting to transfer or establish care at ARC. Read Letter.
Dr. Hughes currently has long wait times for new patients. If Dr. Hughes is your gynecologist, please book your appointment via your ARC MyChart account or call 512-ARC-INFO (512-272-4636).
The father of 4 boys, Dr. Hughes describes himself as a "fitness geek" who enjoys activities such as cycling, running, and yoga, and working with his plants.
I try to educate and help people with reproductive health issues, contraceptive issues and function as their primary care physician (as long as there are medical issues or not overly complicated), and I also perform minor surgeries. I like to get to know the patients and their interests - not just their medical issues.
Services
- Annual Gynecological Exam
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Annual Gynecological Exam
The annual gynecological exam is a yearly preventative and diagnostic examination that helps monitor any ongoing physical or hormonal conditions. The examination typically includes a routine breast and pelvic exam, and may include a screening for sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia or gonorrhea.
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- Birth Control and Contraceptive Counseling
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Birth Control and Contraceptive Counseling
Contraception (birth control) is any activity, medicine, or equipment used to prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control available for women who do not wish to become pregnant. The choice of a birth control method is a complex decision; ARC provids information and supporting patients' decision-making about birth control methods through contraceptive counseling.
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- Comprehensive Gynecological Care
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Comprehensive Gynecological Care
A gynecologist sees patients of all ages for a wide variety of health issues, including pap tests, menopause, UTIs, birth control, well-checks, and STD testing and treatment.
- Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding (Minerva®)
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Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding (Minerva®)
Endometrial ablation is a procedure to remove a thin layer of tissue (endometrium) that lines the uterus. It's done to stop or reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
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- Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding (NovaSure®)
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Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding (NovaSure®)
Endometrial ablation is a procedure to remove a thin layer of tissue (endometrium) that lines the uterus. It's done to stop or reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
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- Fertility Care
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Fertility Care
Fertility care at ARC focuses on monitoring, maintaining, and restoring your reproductive and gynecological health.
- Flu Vaccinations for Pregnant Women
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Flu Vaccinations for Pregnant Women
Flu vaccine can help prevent a flu-related visits to the doctor each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.
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- Hysterectomy
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Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. In some cases, other parts of the reproductive system may be removed.
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- Intrauterine Insemination
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Intrauterine Insemination
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a procedure in which sperm is placed into the uterus using a small catheter. This treatment improves the chances of fertilization by increasing the number of healthy sperm that reach the fallopian tubes when the woman is most fertile.
- Mammograms
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Mammograms
Mammograms play a key role in early breast cancer detection and can help decrease breast cancer deaths. Often, a mammogram can detect cancer, noncancerous or benign tumors, and cysts before they can be felt.
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- Menopause
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Menopause
An ARC Ob/Gyn physician can help treat menopause symptoms and help prevent osteoporosis and will work with you to recommend lifestyle changes and possibly medicine.
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- Pap Smears and Other Gynecological Screenings
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Pap Smears and Other Gynecological Screenings
Getting regular preventive care and screenings may help find cancer and other health risks early, when they are most treatable and more treatment options are available.
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- Pelvic Sonograms
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Pelvic Sonograms
A pelvic ultrasound is a scan that looks at the organs and structures in your pelvic area.
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- Permanent Birth Control, Non-Surgical Procedure (Essure®)
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Permanent Birth Control, Non-Surgical Procedure (Essure®)
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- STD Screening and Treatment
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STD Screening and Treatment
STIs are infectious diseases passed from person to person through sexual contact. They may also be called STDs for sexually transmitted diseases.
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- Telemedicine Visits
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Telemedicine Visits
ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. Doctors can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.
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- Well-Woman Exams
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Well-Woman Exams
Well-woman exams at ARC help examine female patients and can help catch early signs of cancer and health problems. These annual checkups are also known as gynecological, pelvic, and annual exams.
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Locations & Hours
Credentials
Board Certifications
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 1979
Residency
Hermann Hospital at The University of Texas Houston, Houston, TX 1983
Education
Phi Beta Kappa from The University of Texas at Austin
Awards & Honors
- Austin Monthly Top Doctors For Women 2020
- Austin’s Top Doctors, Austin Monthly, 2021, 2022
- Compassionate Doctor Award, vitals.com – 2011, 2014, 2016
- Patients Choice Award
- Patients Choice Award, vitals.com – 2009-2016
- Texas Monthly, "Super Doctors", 2009