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Darrell Pugh, MD, Family Medicine, The Villages, FL, Santa Rosa Medical Center

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Family Medicine • The Villages, FL

Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist

Family medicine / Geriatrics / Nursing Home Care / Home Health

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Summary

  • Dr. Darrell Pugh is a Family Physician focused on Geriatric Medicine and works with VIP Care, in The Villages, FL. He began his career as a Medical Specialist with the United States Army, serving six years. He completed his degrees as a Physician Assistant at the University of Florida and was certified in both Medicine and Surgery. He received his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine and completed his Residency in Family and Community Medicine at The University of Illinois School of Medicine, Peoria, Il.

    Dr Pugh has experience in both outpatient and inpatient/ Hospital settings, Urgent care and Emergency Room care, as a Hospitalist as well as in Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facility treatment. He is experienced in a wide array of adult medical conditions in both the acute and chronic settings in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Dr Pugh currently works with VIP Care and focuses on preventive strategies and cost effective medicine in a supportive and responsive environment. Dr Pugh is Certified in Integrative Medicine.

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at PeoriaResidency, Family Medicine, 2000 - 2003
  • Saba University School of Medicine
    Saba University School of MedicineClass of 2000
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaBHs:PA, Physician Assistant, National Collegiate Professions Award, Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, 1989 - 1991
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaB.H.S., Physician Asistant, 1989 - 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2002 - 2023
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ADDICTION MEDICINEBuprenorphine Certification for the treatment of opiate addiction
  • Florida Department of Health / American Society of Addiction MedicineBuprenorphine prescribing waiver

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Family Practitioner The Leading Physicians of the World, FindaTopDoc.com
  • Highest Overall Rating: Care Dash 5 Star Physician 2019 Care Dash, 2019
  • America's Most Honored Professionals: Top 1 % The American Registry, 2018-2019
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Press Mentions

  • Surgeon Joins DRMC Staff
    Surgeon Joins DRMC StaffAugust 7th, 2020
  • Clark Joins Staff at Salem Regional Medical Center
    Clark Joins Staff at Salem Regional Medical CenterAugust 7th, 2020

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