Kathryn Garrity Hughes, MD, MPH

Occupational Medicine, Aerospace Medicine

Primary Contact

(208) 452-8040

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Occupational Medicine
  • Aerospace Medicine

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

SAMG Occupational Med FHP

910 NW 16th St,
Ste 102
Fruitland , ID 83619

About

Dr. Kathryn Hughes grew up in New England but served a full career as a pilot and physician in the US Air Force. She graduated from the Air Force Academy and attended medical at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is board certified in both Aerospace and Occupational Medicine, with a Masters in Public Health from the University of Michigan. She has been a Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Medical Examiner for over 20 years. Dr. Hughes believes that maintaining health and preventing injuries are critical for patients to enjoy both their work and personal lives in balance. She has a passion for aviation, and as current pilot she enjoys sharing her love of flying and helping pilots achieve their goals.

Insurances Accepted

  • Blue Cross ConnectedCare
  • First Choice Health Network
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • IDHW SAHA VCO
  • Moda Select Individual & Group Plans
  • Mountain Health Cooperative Access Care
  • PacificSource Smart Alliance
  • RBSI Individual-Family Network (IANF) & Accord
  • RBSI Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Saint Alphonsus Health Plan (MediGold)
  • SAMG - United Healthcare
  • SelectHealth SAHA Individual & Group Plans
  • Trinity Health-Aetna TPA
  • Woodgrain-Allegiance TPA
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Education & Certifications

Education

Residency:
US Air Force Medical Edu HQ (2010)

Medical Education:
University of Nebraska Medical Center (1999)

Internship:
Wright State University-Main Campus (2000)