Vanguard Surgical LLC

About Practice

Vanguard Surgical LLC in Louisville, Kentucky, offers state-of-the-art treatment services for gastrointestinal conditions like chronic pancreatitis and gastroparesis. Founded by highly skilled surgeon Michael Hughes Jr., MD, the practice focuses on the health and well-being of each patient. 

Dr. Hughes works closely with individuals to improve their quality of life and preserve their digestive function.

Dr. Hughes welcomes patients from around the country who need solutions that address the complex issues that develop from gastroparesis and chronic pancreatitis. He also spends time training other surgeons in the United States in the advanced surgical techniques he uses. 

Vanguard Surgical LLC strives for excellence in the surgical treatment of gastroparesis. Dr. Hughes offers minimally invasive pyloroplasty and gastric stimulator implant surgeries as outpatient procedures with same day discharge. These procedures relieve persistent abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and vomiting, and other digestive symptoms.

As an innovator in the treatment of chronic pancreatitis, Dr. Hughes offers both total pancreatectomy surgeries and transformative cell therapies to relieve the pain of chronic pancreatitis. He co-founded Kolingo Therapeutics to produce Kyslecel™ pancreatic islets that help regulate blood sugar levels after the removal of the pancreas.

The highly trained and compassionate medical staff provides educational resources to help patients understand all of their options for surgery and long-term symptom relief. They’re available to answer all questions and explain the available process of treatment.

To schedule a consultation at Vanguard Surgical LLC, call the office today. 

Specialties

• Gastroenterologist
• Nurse Practitioner
• Surgeon

Services

• Chronic Pancreatitis
• Gastric Stimulator
• Gastroparesis
• Pyloroplasty