About Joshua Hughes, MD

Dr. Joshua Hughes grew up in various parts of Mississippi and completed much of his education there. He moved to Denver in 2025 and joined CarePoint Neurosurgery and Spine. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, hiking, skiing, music, and kayaking.

Past Work Experience

Sheik Shakhbout Medical City (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)

Consultant Neurosurgeon, 2024-2025

Sheik Shakhbout Medical City in Partnership with Mayo Clinic (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)

Consultant Neurosurgeon, 2022-2024

Semmes Murphey Clinic (Oxford, MS)

General Neurosurgeon, 2019-2022

William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Hattiesburg, MS)

Adjunct Clinical Professor, 2020-2022

Research Experience

“Brain Magnetic Resonance Elastography”
Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN), 2016-2017

“Clinical Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis”
University of Mississippi Medical Center (Jackson, MS), 2007-2013

“Inhibition of Calcium Release Activated Calcium (CRAC) Channels in Glioblastoma”
University of Mississippi Medical Center (Jackson, MS), 2009-2012

“Novel Therapeutic Peptides for the Treatment of Glioblastoma”
University of Mississippi Medical Center (Jackson, MS), 2009-2012

Education and Training

Medical School

University of Mississippi Medical School

Residency

Mayo Clinic (Neurological Surgery)

Fellowship

Mayo Clinic (Neurosurgical Skull Base Oncology)

Undergraduate Education

Mississippi College (English)

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