
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.
UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine Grimes
Lynn Struck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Grimes, 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. Dr. Struck is currently accepting new patients.
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 L. Hughes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce L. Hughes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bruce L. 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 L. 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 L. 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 L. Hughes specialize in?
While Dr. Bruce L. 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 L. Hughes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bruce L. Hughes has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS). You can view a list of Dr. Bruce L. 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 L. Hughes accept my insurance?
Dr. Bruce L. 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).
- 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.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- Progressive Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- SeizuresDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 11Dr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 11.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 2Dr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 3ADr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 4Dr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 5ADr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 7Dr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.
- Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome
- StrokeDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Transverse MyelitisDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Transverse Myelitis.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Troyer SyndromeDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Troyer Syndrome.
- Tumefactive Multiple SclerosisDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis.
- Unverricht-Lundborg SyndromeDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.
- 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.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Cowden SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Cowden Syndrome.
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- DysarthriaDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- EncephalitisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.
- Essential TremorDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Glossopharyngeal NeuralgiaDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- HeadacheDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- HemiplegiaDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
- Herpes Simplex EncephalitisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.
- Hypothalamic HamartomasDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Hamartomas.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
- InsomniaDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Insomnia.
- Landau-Kleffner SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- Linear Nevus Sebaceous SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome.
- MeningiomaDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- MeningitisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- MigraineDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- Movement DisordersDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- NeuralgiaDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- OpisthotonosDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Opisthotonos.
- Opsoclonus-Myoclonus SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Peutz-Jeghers SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome.
- Phacomatosis PigmentokeratoticaDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Phacomatosis Pigmentokeratotica.
- Phacomatosis PigmentovascularisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Sensorimotor PolyneuropathyDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.
- Septic ArthritisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Septic Arthritis.
- Spastic ParaparesisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraparesis.
- SpasticityDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Sturge-Weber SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Sturge-Weber Syndrome.
- Susac SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Susac Syndrome.
- Tieche-Jadassohn NevusDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus.
- Tomaculous NeuropathyDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Tomaculous Neuropathy.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- VertigoDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome.
- West SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about West Syndrome.

