Overview
Bruce Hughes, MD, specializes in neurology at MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care in Des Moines, Iowa. Bruce is passionate about medical student education, multiple sclerosis research and neuroimmunology.
Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Transverse Myelitis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 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.
MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care
Heike Schmolck, MD, specializes in neurology at MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care in Des Moines, Iowa. I am a behavioral neurologist, which means I have special training in the treatment of memory disorders and dementing illnesses, but I also see general neurology patients for headaches, stroke, seizures etc. I grew up in the Rhine River Valley in Germany, with the Black Forest on one side and France on the other.I went to Medical School in Freiburg, Germany, graduating in 1994. I spent several months doing clinical electives in the US in 1992 and 1994. I started a medical dissertation on memory disorders while in medical school, and finished it in 1996. I worked in inpatient neurology for three years, but also ran the memory clinic with a colleague during that time. In 1998, I started a postdoctoral fellowship at UCSD in California, doing work with human amnesia patients for two years. Following this, I decided to continue my career in the US, and had to redo a medical internship which I did in Iowa City, and then a neurology residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. I stayed on for a two year fellowship in Behavioral Neurology/Neuropsychiatry.I am married with three boys, and enjoy gardening, hiking and photography. We have a flock of funny chickens, two cats, two bunnies and many fish. As neurologists we don't usually cure our patients, so my passion is for achieving the highest possible quality of life for them, build a relationship and walk the walk together, wherever it may lead. Dr. Schmolck is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Schmolck is currently accepting new patients.
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Lynn Struck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Struck is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor.
MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care
Paul Babikian, MD, specializes in neurology at MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Babikian is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Babikian is currently accepting new patients.
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
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- 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).
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- 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.