Ruth A. Vleugels
Expertise in
26
conditions
Expertise in
26
conditions
221 Longwood Avenue 1st Floor Brigham And Women's At 221 Longwood Boston, 1st Floor Brigham And Women's At 221 Longwood, 
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, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Eosinophilic Fasciitis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

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

Newton-Wellesley Hospital
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

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 02115
Other Locations
Brigham Dermatology Associates
850 Boylston Street, Suite 317 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center (Chestnut Hill), Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center (Foxborough)
22 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ruth A. Vleugels

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Dr. Ruth A. Vleugels has published 114 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dermatomyositis. You can view a list of Dr. Ruth A. 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 A. Vleugels accept my insurance?

Dr. Ruth A. 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.

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