Ruth Vleugels
Expertise in
26
conditions

Dr. Ruth Vleugels

Dermatology
221 Longwood Ave Fl 5, 
Boston, MA 
Offers Telehealth
18 Years of Experience
Referral required
Expertise in
26
conditions
221 Longwood Ave Fl 5, 
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 26 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. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 114 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine, 2000 - 2004

Residency

Harvard Combined Training Programs, 2005 - 2008

Specialties

Dermatology

Licenses

Dermatology in MA

Board Certifications

Dermatology

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
Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors 2024
Boston Magazine Top Doctor 2024

Insurance

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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
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Locations

221 Longwood Ave Fl 5, Boston, MA 02115
Other Locations
300 Longwood Ave Fl 6, 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ruth Vleugels

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ruth 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 Vleugels a top-rated expert for Dermatomyositis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ruth 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 Vleugels specialize in?

While Dr. Ruth 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 Vleugels accept my insurance?

Dr. Ruth 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.

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