Dempsey L. Hughes, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Hepatology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 2013
Internship:: Lahey Clinic - 2014
Residency:: Lahey Clinic - 2017
Fellowships:: University of Colorado - 2020

University of Michigan Health System - 2021

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology - Gastroenterology (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Transplant Hepatology - Transplant Hepatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Central DuPage Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9

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311 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

42 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

42 Reviews

February 23, 2026

5.0

I love Dr. Hughes. She's the best.!!

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February 20, 2026

5.0

This last appointment showed extensive knowledge about my liver challenges

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February 07, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hughes has worked very closely with me for a year. She paid extra attention to my recovery care, labs, and well being throughout this process. I hold Dr. Hughes in high regard as my doctor.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

This doctor takes time and explain at my level that is easy understand

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Dr Hughes was very thorough in explaining the details of my upcoming procedures. She answered all my questions and concerns.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

knowledgeable, made me comfortable.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hughes was wonderful. She spent a lot of time with us. She was very understanding and caring. I highly recommend her.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hughes is an extrodinary doctor who truly cares about her patients.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

She is personable and thorough.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

All questions answered and explained in terms I understand.

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Explains diagnosis in detail , you understand exactly what is going on. Makes you feel very comfortable and answers any questions you have. Love this Doctor.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

She was very patient and encouraging with many recommendations to help in my ongoing health issues

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December 20, 2025

5.0

Knowledge, professionalism, demeanor, encouragement. confidence instilled in my care

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December 11, 2025

5.0

As to the aforementioned respectful approach and willingness to answer your questions and concerns.

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December 08, 2025

4.0

Seems like he cared and wanted me to get the best care possible. Would have liked feedback a little sooner from my m.R, I, which made me feel rushed.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Intelligence...caring

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November 30, 2025

5.0

She has taken the best care of me for 3 years and Iam very grateful for her !

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November 23, 2025

5.0

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Very thorough.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Thorough and caring. Great explanation of current conditions and how to improve things.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

She was assigned to me when I called for an appointment so I didn't know what to expect. Dr Hughes was wonderful. So knowledgeable, explained things thoroughly but in an easy to understand manner.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

She is the best. Explains everything very well and I've done great with her as my hepatologist.

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September 13, 2025

5.0

She was kind and knowledgable

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September 11, 2025

5.0

She's patient and takes time to answer all questions and concerns.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

One of the best physicians I have ever gone to.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Hughes is understanding and takes time with you

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Great doctor.

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August 01, 2025

5.0

Excellent team of doctors and nurses at northwestern hospital!!!!

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July 26, 2025

5.0

I have received such good care from doctor Hughes. She demonstrates how important my well being is and has great follow up and concern. She is the best around and lives up to the Northwestern standards.

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July 12, 2025

5.0

The Hepatology department provided the most comprehensive and compassionate care I have ever received from any medical department. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Dempsey L. Hughes for her exceptional care. Upon her arrival in the room, Dr. Hughes promptly addressed all of my inquiries. Her kindness and empathy created a comfortable and caring atmosphere, ensuring that I felt heard, understood, and valued.

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July 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hughes was patient and thorough with explanations, recommendations, and letting me ask questions.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Caring, friendly good listener and knows me as a person not just a patient

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June 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hughes is so great. Covers every detail important to my care in terms that I understand. After just one visit -- on my second visit I felt really known/understood by her.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Profesional, kind and very knowledgeable

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June 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hughes is best. She's been with me through this whole process and I am doing much better healthwise because of her. She is a very kind soul.

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June 08, 2025

5.0

She is very personable and engaging with empathy.

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June 05, 2025

5.0

She was very thorough, thoughtful, and listened to my questions and concerns. She explained my current situation of what my liver will look like, what can happen of cysts will grow, and my next steps clearly. I walked out of there with a positive outcome that she will take care of me. Thank u Dr. Hughes.

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June 04, 2025

5.0

She is outstanding. You can feel the genuine concern for your health.

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May 29, 2025

5.0

She take her time

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May 22, 2025

5.0

She's a very knowledgeable and compassionate Physician.

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May 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Dempsey is an excellent physician! She's very thorough and takes the time to go over all my test results and my lab work. She always gives me excellent suggestions to stay healthy and keep me on the right track. I would highly recommend her.

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May 05, 2025

5.0

The doctor is extremely empathetic, very friendly, listens carefully, and takes the necessary time with the patient.

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Disclosures

Dempsey L. Hughes, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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