Amy Hughes, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngologist

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Dr. Hughes is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Connecticut Children’s. Her clinical interests include salivary gland disorders, management of drooling, general pediatric otolaryngology, and airway disorders. 

Education

Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine

Residency

University of Connecticut - John Dempsey

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

  • Hughes AL and Choi S. Does Intra-Glandular Injection of Botulinum Toxin Improve Pediatric Sialorrhea? The Laryngoscope 2018;128(7):1513-1514.
  • Hughes AL, Roberson D, Bannos C, Trudell EK, and Vernacchio L. Appropriateness of Tympanostomy Tubes in the Boston Metropolitan Area: Are the AAO-HNSF Guidelines Being Met? Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2017; 157(6):1041-47.
  • Delsing C, Glader LJ, Hughes A, Parr J, Pennington L, Reddihough DS, Van Hulst K, Van Der Burg, JJW. (2016) Sialorrhea Care Pathway. Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine.
  • Hughes AL, Murray N, Valdez T, Kelly R, and Kavanagh K. Development of the Connecticut Airway Risk Evaluation (CARE) System to Improve Hand-off Communication in Pediatric Tracheotomized Patients. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2014;140(1):29-33.
  • Murray LN, Valdez TA, Hughes AL, Kavanagh KR. Teaching a tracheotomy handoff tool to pediatric first responders. International Journal of Pediatric Otolaryngology 2018;114: 120-123.

Locations Where I See Patients

Exterior of 505 Farmington Avenue

Connecticut Children's Specialty Care and Surgery Center – Farmington

505 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT06032
United States

Recent Blog Posts by Amy Hughes, MD

Child blowing nose outside, summer safety tips for those nose
Blog - Growing Healthy

Summer Ear, Nose and Throat Tips Doctors Love

A young girl blows her nose
Blog - Growing Healthy

Does My Child Have Nasal Allergies? All About Allergic Rhinitis

Teenager with jaw pain
Blog - Growing Healthy

Swimmer’s Ear: 7 Things to Know and How to Treat It

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Most Recent Comments

October 10, 2024
Dr. Hughes is always pleasant to work with. We enjoy our visits!
September 9, 2024
Dr. Hughes was thorough and patient, answered all our questions, and provided options for moving forward. No pressure to make immediate decisions or to go one way over another.
September 9, 2024
She was execllent
September 9, 2024
Dr Hughes is a very kind patient doctor. We feel like she clearly knows what she is talking about and is very accommodating to answering our questions
June 6, 2024
She is an excellent doctor and friendly and very kind.
June 6, 2024
She was wonderful start to finish
May 5, 2024
Good
May 5, 2024
Always a great experience with Dr. AMY HUGHES
January 1, 2024
I would recommend Dr Hughes and the staff to anyone. Everyone I've encountered @ CCMC has been so kind, patient and supportive. Wonderful with questions and they always provide helpful and relatable answers.