Overview
Laura Hughes is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Opelika, Alabama.
Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Tissue Biopsy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura B. Hughes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura B. Hughes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura B. Hughes by calling their office at 334-528-6610. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laura B. Hughes a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura B. Hughes is classified as an Distinguished expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), 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. Laura B. Hughes specialize in?
While Dr. Laura B. Hughes is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Laura B. Hughes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Laura B. Hughes has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). You can view a list of Dr. Laura B. Hughes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Laura B. Hughes accept my insurance?
Dr. Laura B. Hughes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 334-528-6610 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.
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- Distinguished
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Hughes isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Advanced
- ArthritisDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Arthritis.
- DermatomyositisDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- PolymyositisDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Polymyositis.
- SclerodermaDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Scleroderma.
- ScleromaDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Scleroma.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.
- Experienced
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Antisynthetase SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Antisynthetase Syndrome.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- BursitisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- Eosinophilia-Myalgia SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome.
- Felty SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Felty Syndrome.
- Goodpasture SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Goodpasture Syndrome.
- GoutDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.
- Hypersensitivity VasculitisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Vasculitis.
- IgG4-Related DiseaseDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about IgG4-Related Disease.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD)Dr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD).
- Lupus NephritisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- MAGIC SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about MAGIC Syndrome.
- MASS PhenotypeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about MASS Phenotype.
- Mevalonate Kinase DeficiencyDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency.
- Mixed Connective Tissue DiseaseDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- OsteoporosisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
- Polyarteritis NodosaDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Polyarteritis Nodosa.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- PsoriasisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Psoriatic ArthritisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Psoriatic Arthritis.
- Raynaud PhenomenonDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Raynaud Phenomenon.
- Relapsing PolychondritisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Polychondritis.
- Rheumatoid Lung DiseaseDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Lung Disease.
- Rheumatoid PneumoconiosisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.
- Rheumatoid VasculitisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Vasculitis.
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Dr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
- Takayasu ArteritisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Takayasu Arteritis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Tissue BiopsyDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Tissue Biopsy.
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)
- VasculitisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Vasculitis.
- VEXAS SyndromeDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about VEXAS Syndrome.