Ruth Ann Vleugels
Expertise in
25
conditions

Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels

Dermatology
221 Longwood Avenue, 
Boston, MA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
18 Years of Experience
Referral required
Before you request
Expertise in
25
conditions
221 Longwood Avenue, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Ruth Vleugels is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.

Dr. Vleugels is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

Dr. Vleugels is board certified in Dermatology, 2008. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 114 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Vleugels is currently accepting new patients.

Residency

Harvard Residency Program

Specialties

Dermatology

Licenses

Dermatology in PA

Board Certifications

Dermatology, 2008

Hospital Affiliations

Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital
North Shore Medical Center -
Brigham And Women's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine Award 2020

Insurance

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

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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
Health New England
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Martin's Point Generations
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Neighborhood
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
NH Healthy Families
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • 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
View 19 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Brigham Dermatology Associates At Brigham and Womens Hospital
221 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Vleugels has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Scleroderma
Pyoderma Gangrenosum

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.

114 Total Publications

Risk of head and neck cancer in dermatomyositis: Findings from a retrospective US-based cohort study.
Risk of head and neck cancer in dermatomyositis: Findings from a retrospective US-based cohort study.
Journal: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Published: March 23, 2025
Similar Doctors
Expertise in
30
conditions
Expertise in
30
conditions
Referral may be required
Before you request

Brigham And Women's Hospital

221 Longwood Ave, 
Boston, MA 
 (0.1 miles away)
617-732-4918
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients

Joseph Merola is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Merola is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Plaque Psoriasis. Dr. Merola is currently accepting new patients.

Expertise in
30
conditions
Expertise in
30
conditions
Referral may be required

Brigham Dermatology Associates

221 Longwood Avenue 1st Floor Brigham And Women's At 221 Longwood Boston, 1st Floor Brigham And Women's At 221 Longwood, 
Boston, MA 
 (0.2 miles away)
617-732-4918
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Arash Mostaghimi is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mostaghimi is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Cellulitis. Dr. Mostaghimi is board certified in Dermatology, Clinical Informatics, and Internal Medicine. Dr. Mostaghimi is currently accepting new patients.

Expertise in
10
conditions
Expertise in
10
conditions
Referral may be required

Mass General Bulfinch Medical Group

50 Staniford St, 
Boston, MA 
 (2.6 miles away)
617-726-2914
Experience:
17+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances

Maryanne Senna is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Senna is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, Alopecia Totalis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels by calling their office at 617-732-4918. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels a top-rated expert for Dermatomyositis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels is classified as an Elite expert for Dermatomyositis, 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. Ruth Ann Vleugels specialize in?

While Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Dermatomyositis, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.

Does Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels has published 114 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dermatomyositis. You can view a list of Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels accept my insurance?

Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-4918 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

Find Dr. Vleugels's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
View All 7 Distinguished Conditions
View All 13 Advanced Conditions
View All 110 Experienced Conditions
Want to save this doctor for later?
Sign Up
Is this your doctor?
Find A Second Opinion
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
 
 
 
 
Learn about our expert tiers
Learn More
Are you the provider on this profile?
Claim Profile