MBChB, BSc Med Sci, MD, FRCS(Ed)
21 years of experience
Edinburgh, EH12 6UD
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21 years of experience
Edinburgh, EH12 6UD
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8 connections in healthcare
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by Mr John Terrace, Mr Peter Driscoll and 1 other professional
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Mr. Michael Hughes is a Consultant General and Hepatobiliary (HPB) Surgeon at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, with a focus on abdominal pain, hernia and gallbladder surgery, as well as minimally invasive liver and pancreas surgery. He graduated from the University of Aberdeen and completed his training in Edinburgh and South East Scotland. In addition to his clinical role, Mr. Hughes also has a fellowship in minimally invasive liver and pancreas surgery, which he pursued in Oslo before returning to Edinburgh to take up his consultant post in 2020.
Mr. Hughes serves as an army consultant surgeon and is actively involved in military trauma surgery. He plays a key role in the training and supervision of both civilian and military surgeons, and is the Quality Improvement lead for secondary healthcare within the military medical services.
During his training, Mr. Hughes completed a doctoral thesis (MD) and has published extensively on enhanced recovery after surgery. This remains a significant area of interest for him, and he leads the enhanced recovery programme for the hepatobiliary unit at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. He also acts as a reviewer for international surgical journals and is an advisor for the development of the national gallstone disease pathway for Scotland.
Mr. Hughes is dedicated to providing safe, effective, and evidence-based surgical care, and takes pride in delivering high-quality, compassionate service to his patients.
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General Medical Council
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Bachelor of Medical Sciences - BMedSci University of Aberdeen 2002
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB University of Aberdeen 2005
Doctor of Medicine - MD University of Edinburgh 2016
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh - FRCSEd 2018
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£100122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12 6UD
122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12 6UD
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Mr Michael Hughes is professional when he meets with his patients. He talks to them in a clear way and he puts them at ease. Patients feel safe with him and get to good health in time. A main theme in reviews is laparoscopic gallbladder removal.
It was a joy to meet Mr Hughes again a very pleasant lovely man so very honest with explaining everything and easy to understand,very approachable with a smile and made me feel very comfortable,so very grateful for all that you do really appreciated.

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Every time we spoke to Mr Hughes we found him to be pleasant and easy to talk to. He explained everything fully and drew illustrative diagrams so we were under no illusions that it was a simple surgery. The risks were also explained, which was frightening, but for informed consent it has to be done. Mr Hughes was forthright, kept it simple and was kind in his delivery. From the first clinic appointment, through the surgery and the follow-up his manner was consistent. We have no complaints about him at all. With regard to his team, the nurses we met at the clinic were excellent and very helpful as were the nurses in the wards. We thank them all.
I felt quite apprehensive before my initial consultation, but Mr Hughes immediately put me at ease. He took the time to explain the process thoroughly and discuss all the options available to me, ensuring I had the information needed to make an informed decision. Mr Hughes was also readily available to answer any questions I had before the surgery, which I found extremely reassuring. On the day of the procedure, he once again took the time to explain everything clearly, making sure I was comfortable and fully understood what was going to happen. Following the surgery, he contacted me to check on my recovery, confirm that everything had gone as expected, and see how I was feeling. Overall, I had a very positive experience thanks to the professionalism, care, and support provided by Mr Hughes. I would highly recommend him to anyone considering treatment.
Dr Hughes manner and chat was excellent and his explanations were easy to understand before and after my operation were excellent
Great service kind friendly manner everything was explained fully. Surgery day was completed no issues and recovery grand recommend mr hughes and the team at spire shawfair
I was super happy that Mr Michael Hughes was the surgeon for my six hour operation, for which I am recovering from.
Dr Hughes was very personable, professional and polite. He came and explained the procedure, and reassured me once more about the process. He clarified anything myself or my husband had concerns about.
Overall it was fine. Post-procedure I had some doubts of it's success but these were cleared up in the subsequent consultation.
I recently underwent surgery at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary under the care of Mr Hughes, and I couldn't be more grateful for the outcome. From my initial consultation right through to my post-operative discharge, the standard of care was exceptional. Mr Hughes took the time to explain the procedure clearly, answered all of my questions, and put me completely at ease before going into theatre. The operation itself was a complete success, and my recovery has gone smoothly thanks to the clear post-operative guidance and support provided. I also want to extend my sincere thanks to the nursing staff and ward team at the Royal Infirmary for their kindness, attentiveness, and professionalism throughout my stay.
Michael was very welcoming at our first meeting. I had been referred from Aberdeen and Michael was well informed about my case. However, he went over my history in great detail before moving on to discuss my options and what concerns I had. His summary of my position made decision-making very easy. The operation is a major undertaking with significant risks, but the clarity of his explanation made it easy to offset the risks of doing nothing. The operation went ahead and the support I received from him and his team was excellent. That extended to my family which was a great help for them. My recovery went as described, including one of the anticipated complications which was dealt with very well. The follow-up support was provided in my home town, but the communication between my local consultant and Mr Hughes meant everything turned out for the best.
An excellent colleague and communicator.
26 Nov 2025
Mr John Terrace
General SurgeonAn excellent colleague with a great manner.
13 Aug 2025
Mr Peter Driscoll
General Surgeon
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General SurgeonFind out more on the Doctify Health hub for Mr Michael Hughes's specialty, General Surgery.
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Mr Michael Hughes's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 70 reviews.
What languages does Mr Michael Hughes speak?
Mr Michael Hughes speaks English
Where is Mr Michael Hughes located?
Mr Michael Hughes primarily practices at Spire Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh, located at 122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12 6UD
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Mr Michael Hughes is working Saturday (09:00 - 12:00)
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