Dr. McHugh joined Inova from the Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell University Department of Orthopedic Spine in New York, where he completed a fellowship in adult and pediatric scoliosis and spinal deformity surgery. During the course of his residency at Yale University, Dr. McHugh also completed two enfolded fellowships in both minimally invasive spine surgery and spinal deformity surgery. Dr. McHugh treats all neurosurgical conditions and has a special clinical interest in the management of complex spinal deformities with minimally invasive techniques. He focuses on identifying ways to improve quality and value in healthcare delivery and optimizing patient care.