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Dr Shannon Hughes
Family Physician, Emergency Physician
About Dr Hughes
Edit profileDr. Shannon Hughes is a dual-certified Family and Emergency Physician practicing at Foothills Medical Centre, 1403 29 St NW, Calgary, AB, where she delivers high-acuity care in the Emergency Department and supports patients with urgent and complex medical needs; known for her rapid decision-making and compassionate bedside manner, Dr. Hughes plays a vital role in stabilizing patients and coordinating multidisciplinary care—if you’ve received care from Dr. Hughes, consider leaving a review to help others benefit from her expertise and dedication.
Special interest
Dr. Hughes specializes in emergency medicine with a focus on trauma, cardiac arrest response, acute musculoskeletal injuries, and rapid diagnostics; she is skilled in managing life-threatening conditions, performing emergency procedures, and ensuring safe transitions for patients requiring hospitalization or specialist follow-up, while also contributing to the development of evidence-based protocols in emergency care.
Education and training
Dr. Shannon Hughes earned her MD from the University of Calgary in 1999 and completed postgraduate training in Family Medicine followed by certification in Emergency Medicine (CCFP-EM) through the College of Family Physicians of Canada; she is licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) and has over 25 years of clinical experience.
Practice in Calgary, AB
- C231-1403 29 ST NW, DEPT OF, EMERG MED, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 2T9
Frequently Asked Questions
She manages a wide range of acute conditions including trauma, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, and musculoskeletal injuries, often requiring immediate stabilization and intervention.
Yes, she ensures patients are safely transitioned to inpatient units or referred to specialists, maintaining continuity and clarity in treatment plans.
Absolutely—her emergency training includes care for patients of all ages, including children presenting with acute illness or injury.
As an Emergency Physician, she treats walk-in and ambulance patients at Foothills Medical Centre without the need for referral; availability is based on emergency triage.
She applies evidence-based practices and collaborates with ER teams to refine procedures, improve patient outcomes, and uphold safety standards in high-pressure environments.
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