Overview
Bruce Hughes is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Transverse Myelitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
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. Bruce Hughes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce Hughes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bruce Hughes by calling their office at 515-358-0011. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Bruce Hughes a top-rated expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bruce Hughes is classified as an Distinguished expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), 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. Bruce Hughes specialize in?
While Dr. Bruce Hughes is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Bruce Hughes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bruce Hughes has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS). You can view a list of Dr. Bruce Hughes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Bruce Hughes accept my insurance?
Dr. Bruce Hughes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-358-0011 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Hughes isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Hughes isDistinguished. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Advanced
- EpilepsyDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Hereditary Spastic ParaparesisDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.
- L1 SyndromeDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about L1 Syndrome.
- Lafora DiseaseDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Lafora Disease.
- Memory LossDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Neuromyelitis OpticaDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Neuromyelitis Optica.
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- ApoplexyDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.