Patricia Hughes, MD

Supporting MD
Accepting new patients
Years in practice:
40 years
Specialties:
Hysteroscopic surgery, ovulation problems, hormonal bleeding problems, endometriosis, unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriages
Patricia Hughes, MD has been part of the IVF team at CCRM Fertility | IRMS New Jersey, then just IRMS, since 1992. She began as the Medical Director of the original IVF program at Saint Barnabas, which has transformed over the years to become one of the premier IVF programs in the country. Dr. Hughes feels privileged to have been given the opportunities of advancement in education, key leadership roles in IVF programs, and experience over the years which has enabled her to help countless couples achieve their dreams.

“I am privileged to have been in the world of advanced fertility treatment since the early days of IVF. Along with the world’s best embryologists, I have witnessed and been a small part of the improved treatments, comprehensive offerings, and much higher success rates than we ever could have imagined in those early years. Nothing is more rewarding than helping to bring new life into the world and build families.” 

– Patricia Hughes
, MD

Education

MD, Albany Medical College
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital
Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
NJ Top Docs, 2018-2025

Professional organizations

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
Doctors for Fertility

Practices in

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94 Old Short Hills Rd, Suite 403 , East Wing Livingston, nj 07039

More about Patricia Hughes, MD

She now works as a supporting MD at CCRM Fertility | IRMS New Jersey, where she performs all patients’ egg retrievals and embryo transfers on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Fun fact: Dr. Hughes’ love of reproductive medicine is rooted in her upbringing. She was one of seven children. Both of her parents were physicians and all seven children also became physicians.

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