Meet Mark Hugo
Mark Hugo was born and raised in Lincoln, Neb. He earned his bachelor’s degree in nutrition science from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. After college, he spent two years working as a perioperative assistant where he developed a passion for surgery and patient care. During this time, he spent many hours shadowing a neurosurgery physician assistant, which led him to pursue a career as a surgical PA. Mark earned his master’s of physician assistant studies at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He relocated to Colorado following PA school and started employment with Neurosurgery One. He conducts neurosurgical examinations, assists Dr. J. Adair Prall in surgery, and provides pre- and post-operative care. His goal is to provide comprehensive patient evaluation, education, and individualized care to optimize patient outcomes. In his free time, Mark enjoys golfing, hiking, bicycling, skiing, and cheering on the Huskers.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science – University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Lincoln NE
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies – University of Nebraska Medical Center Physician Assistant Program, Omaha, NE
Clinical Experience
- Neurosurgery – Neurologic and Spinal Surgery, Lincoln, NE
- Cardiovascular Surgery – Nebraska Heart Institute, Lincoln, NE
- General Surgery – Nebraska Medicine, Omaha, NE
- Obstetrics and Gynecology – Regional West Medical Center, Scottsbluff, NE
- Cardiology – Methodist Hospital, Omaha, NE
- Pulmonology – Methodist Hospital, Omaha, NE
- Hematology and Oncology – Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center, Lincoln, NE
- Emergency Medicine – Mercy Hospital Emergency Dept., Council Bluffs, IA
- Pediatrics – Lincoln Pediatric Group, Lincoln, NE
- Family Medicine – Pawnee County Memorial Hospital, Pawnee City, NE
- Psychiatry – Lasting Hope Recovery Center, Omaha, NE
- Internal Medicine – Lincoln Internal Medicine Associates, Lincoln, NE
Certifications
- BLS – Basic Life Support
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Affiliations
- Graduate Member – Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants
- Fellow Membership – American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Student Member – Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants
Volunteer
- Benevolent Missions International – Ophthalmology Mission Trip – Methodist Eye Center, Corazol, Belize
Team
Specializes in complex tumors, vascular malformations, and spine surgery.
