Doctor Hugh K. Duckworth, MD
Doctor Hugh is the latest addition to our team. He will be in charge of reviewing all the articles before publishing, to ensure the highest level of accuracy, medical credibility and avoid unintentional mistakes.
Education
POSTGRADUATE – Methodist Hospital
– Flexible Intern, Methodist Hospital, Memphis, TN. 1984-1985
– Surgical Resident, Methodist Hospital, Memphis, TN. 1986-1990
GRADUATE/MEDICAL SCHOOL – University of Tennessee
– University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, 1979-1984
MD Degree
UNDERGRADUATE – Mississippi State University
– Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. 1974-1975
– Memphis State University, Memphis, TN. 1976-1979
– BS- Vertebrate Zoology/Microbiology
– Minor in History and Chemistry
Professional Experience
– Provost/Clinical Dean – Saint James School of Medicine – January 2016 till March 2018
– Owner/CEO – Home Helpers/ Direct Link Franchise – September 2014 – June 2016
– Executive Dean/Professor of Medicine – Saba University School of Medicine, Saba, Netherlands Antilles December 2011 – August 2014
– Associate Dean of Academic Affairs/Associate Professor of Medicine – Saba University School of Medicine, Saba, Netherlands Antilles April 2006-December 2011
– Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs/Associate Professor of Medicine – Saba University School of Medicine, Saba, Netherlands Antilles October 2004-April 2006
– Technical Services Consultant/Specialist – Saint Jude Medical Incorporated September 2003 – May 2004
– Chairman and Course Director of the Preclinical Medicine Department/Associate professor of Medicine – Saba University School of Medicine, Saba, Netherlands Antilles September 2002- September 2003.
– Medical Malpractice Chart Review – River City Consulting May 2001 – present
– Emergency Room Physician – Methodist Health Care Systems, Memphis, Tennessee 1999-2001
– GENERAL SURGERY-PRIVATE PRACTICE – HENRY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, PARIS, TENNESSEE 1990-1999
– Chief Surgical Resident – METHODIST HOSPITAL, MEMPHIS, TN. 1989-1990
– Surgical Assistant – CARDIOVASCULAR CLINIC, MEMPHIS. TN. 1977-1982
Publications and Presentations
“Mediastinal Emphysema Secondary to Dental Restoration” – Annals of Thoracic Surgery, vol. 52, 139-140, 1991
“Splenic Abscess; It’s Incidence, Diagnosis, and Treatment” – The Harwell Wilson Surgical Society Meeting, University of Tennessee, 1988.
“Surgical Treatment of Thyroid Disease” – Topics in Endocrinology- Methodist Health Systems, Memphis Tennessee, 1989.
Honors
– Chairman of Preclinical Medicine Department, Saba University School of Medicine, Saba, Netherlands Antilles November 2002- September 2003.
– Chief of Surgery, Henry County Medical Center, Paris, TN. 1991, 1993, and 1997
– Chief of Staff, Henry County Medical Center, Paris, TN. 1994
– Chief Surgical Resident 1989
Contact Information
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