Lee A. Hugar MD, MSCR

About Dr. Hugar

Lee A. Hugar, MD, MSCR, provides comprehensive urologic care and advanced treatments for urologic conditions, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery.

Videos

• The Importance of Nurse Navigators at Lexington Medical Center
• What's Different About Lexington Urology
• What Keeps Me Interested in Urology
• My Background and Education
• How I Approach Patients
• My Specialty in Urologic Oncology

Expertise

Dr. Hugar is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Urological Association and the Society of Urologic Oncology. 

Background

Dr. Hugar graduated with his bachelor’s degree in life sciences from The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, and earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. While earning his medical degree, he also earned a master’s degree from Laney Graduate School at Emory University. Dr. Hugar then completed his general surgery internship and urologic surgery residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania. He most recently completed a urologic oncology fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.

Medical Research

His research has focused on health care delivery and access to care for patients with urologic cancer, specifically patients with bladder cancer. For this research, Dr. Hugar is recognized nationally as an advocate for incorporating palliative care into urologic care, maximizing both cancer control and quality of life for patients with any stage of urologic cancer.