R. Paul B. McHugh

R. Paul B. McHugh is an American psychiatrist known for his work in the fields of psychiatry and psychology. He served as the psychiatrist-in-chief at Johns Hopkins Hospital and has been influential in shaping policies around mental health and sex reassignment surgeries. McHugh is a controversial figure due to his views on gender identity, often advocating for traditional perspectives on sex and gender. He emphasizes the importance of mental health treatment and has contributed to the discussion on the complexities of gender and social issues in medicine. His ideas have sparked significant debate within medical and academic communities.