Dr. Dugan is a native of Connecticut. He received both a B.A. in English and a B.S. in Biology at Wilkes University in PA,  then went for his Master’s in Science at New York University. He chose the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine for his medical degree and trained in residency at Maine Medical Center, and at the University of Vermont for fellowship.

He joined New England Cancer Specialists in 2005, where he has specialized in all cancers of the digestive system and of the head and neck. Dr. Dugan is an associate instructor for Tufts University School of Medicine, at the University of Vermont, and the University of New England. He has published in the New England Journal of Medicine and Cancer Investigation. He is principal investigator on multiple industry and cooperative group clinical trials.

Dr. Dugan resides in Falmouth with his wife and three children. His interests include boating, biking, photography, snow sports and cooking.