dr hughes patient portal

Can I book an appointment with Dr Hughes online?

***Please note that Dr. Hughes is not accepting NEW PATIENTS through online scheduling. You may choose another provider by clicking the BOOK AN APPOINTMENT button on this page, or schedule by calling our office. “Dr. Hughes fosters an environment that allows me to share openly and freely with him.

How would you describe your experience with Dr Hughes?

He is excellent in communicating medical jargon into basic English that I can understand. He is generally concerned with my health and makes me feel confident each time I see him.” “Dr. Hughes is the best doctor I’ve ever had!”

How do I log in to my Patient Portal?

To access your patient portal, please log in to the General Patient Portal. NOTE: If you are a patient in Albion/Medina, a Cardiothoracic patient or a patient at Dr. Perna’s/Ippolito's office, you will need to log in under that appropriate section. For technical support regarding the patient portal please call 716-422-5801.

Where is Dr Hughes'office located?

Dr. Hughes’ office is conveniently located in the HSS East River Professional Building Manhattan at 523 East 72nd Street. For more information, visit www.spinecareofny.com

Who is Alex Hughes?

Dr. Alex Hughes is a spinal surgeon at HSS and Associate Professor in Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical School. Dr. Hughes has a background in biomedical engineering and approaches each patient and symptom as unique challenges that require custom approaches. He specializes in degenerative, deformity, and trauma-related diseases of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral spine. Dr. Hughes employs innovative, less invasive approaches to the spine whenever possible and indicated. He believes that one of the most critical factors in spine surgery is “getting it right the first time” for maximum benefit and outcomes. However, in cases of complex revision surgery, newer innovative techniques and approaches now allow for more effective treatment.

What is the new study at HSS?

The new study is part of a larger research initiative at HSS aimed at better understanding and treating disorders of the bone and other connective tissues. Dr. Hughes feels the findings could have implications for other spinal surgeries and orthopedic procedures as well.

What is the goal of HSS?

One of the goals of HSS is to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and related disciplines for the benefit of patients. Physicians at HSS may collaborate with outside companies for education, research and medical advances. HSS supports this collaboration in order to foster medical breakthroughs; however HSS also believes that these collaborations must be disclosed.

Our Services

Providing comprehensive medical care to you and your family. We believe in family first.

Insurance Plans Accepted

We accept most PPO plans as well as the HMO plans that appear below. If you do not see your plan and would like to speak with one of our team members to check coverage, please contact us!

About Our Practice

Compassionate, quality medical care from a care team focused on keeping you healthy for life.

What to do if you have problems with portal?

If you are experiencing problems with the portal, please call your provider’s office.

How to send health information to another practice?

You are able to send health information you choose to another practice by choosing the “Chart” button in Menu, selecting the information you would like to send, then at the bottom of the page selecting the “Send to Another Practice” button.

How to find an appointment form?

You can find a Request an Appointment form using the Appointments tab in Menu. Once the form is completed, a member of your provider’s office will reach out to confirm. This is for non-urgent issues only.

Why are some lab results not displayed?

Some lab results (e.g., HIV preliminary test, genetic testing) will not display due to their sensitive nature.

Can you take medication through the patient portal?

Yes, through the medications option in the patient portal menu bar.

Can you activate portals via email?

Portal activations are not sent via email, only printed letter handed to you at your office visit, over the phone or by a mailed letter. If you have not received an activation letter by any of these means, please contact your office.

Can an adult patient have a proxy?

Yes, an adult patient may designate another individual to have proxy access to their portal account. This can be done in person at Patient Registration.

What is South Branch Family Practice?

South Branch Family Practice is the family care practice of Julie Ann Juliano, M.D. and Ruby Halper-Erkkila, M.D., both experienced family health practitioners . The focus of our practice is to provide your family with complete healthcare services. We offer routine and preventative care services including: physical exams and immunizations, illness and injury treatment, chronic disease management and specialist referrals.

Is South Branch Family Practice covered by insurance?

Emergency Note: There is Always a doctor on call for South Branch Family Practice. Please call the office first, BEFORE you go to any urgent care center. These centers are not covered by most insurances and you will have to pay out of pocket.