Expertise in
80
conditions
Expertise in
80
conditions
Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC
1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Amy Hughes is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 80 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IA

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Clarke County Hospital
Madison County Health Care System
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Mission Cancer and Blood PLLC
1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
Other Locations
Fortitude & Freedom PLC
2565 SE Encompass Dr Ste 100, Waukee, IA 50263

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amy Hughes

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amy Hughes?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Amy Hughes by calling their office at 515-282-2921. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Amy Hughes a top-rated expert for Agranulocytosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amy Hughes is classified as an Distinguished expert for Agranulocytosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Amy Hughes specialize in?

While Dr. Amy Hughes is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Amy Hughes participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Amy Hughes has published 52 articles and abstracts on conditions like Agranulocytosis. You can view a list of Dr. Amy Hughes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Amy Hughes accept my insurance?

Dr. Amy Hughes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-282-2921 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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