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Dr. Bruce Hughes, MD

Neurology* Age 58
Dr. Bruce Hughes, MD
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Dr. Bruce Hughes, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Bruce Hughes, MD

Neurology* Age 58
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Bruce Hughes, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Des Moines, IA.

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Dr. Bruce Hughes, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Des Moines, IA and has 33 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1991 and completed a residency at University Iowa Hosps and Clinics.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center, Buena Vista Regional Medical Center, Cass County Memorial Hospital, Guthrie County Hospital and Madison County Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hughes has experience treating conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Spinal Demyelination and Difficulty With Walking among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hughes received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 32 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Hughes is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Spinal Demyelination
Difficulty With Walking
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Spinal Demyelination
Difficulty With Walking
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Spinal Demyelination
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Transverse Myelitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aural Migraine
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Vertigo
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diplopia
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Dizziness
Dystonia
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Epilepsy
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Headache
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Insomnia
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Low Back Pain
Migraine
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Myelitis
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
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Visual Field Defects
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Alzheimer's Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Aneurysm
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Anosmia
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Anterior Horn Disease
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
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Bell's Palsy
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Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
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Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
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Congenital Nystagmus
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Embolic Stroke
Encephalomyelopathy
Essential Tremor
Facial Nerve Disorder
Glossopharyngeal Nerve Disorder
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Ischemic Encephalopathy
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Loss of Taste
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelomalacia
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Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinsonism
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Seizure Disorders
Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
Sleep Apnea
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syncope
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Syringomyelia
Temporal Arteritis
Tension Headache
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Stenosis
Tic Disorders
Torticollis
Tourette's Syndrome
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
EMG (Electromyography)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

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  • Medicare
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  • Health Net POS
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • PHCS Par-Multi Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Alliance Select

Locations

  1. 1 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hughes
3.7
Based on 32 Reviews
5 Stars (20)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (10)

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Jan 08, 2023
Dr Hughes is an amazing advocate for MS & always takes the time to assure I understand what is going on. I appreciate his patience!
Rebecca Sexton — Jan 08, 2023
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Specialties*
Neurology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Iowa Hosps and Clinics
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bruce Hughes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hughes' profile.

Dr. Hughes frequently treats the following conditions: Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Spinal Demyelination and Difficulty With Walking. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bruce Hughes, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center, Buena Vista Regional Medical Center, Cass County Memorial Hospital, Guthrie County Hospital and Madison County Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Bruce Hughes, MD holds board certification in Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center

    802 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA

  • Buena Vista Regional Medical Center

    1525 W 5th St, Storm Lake, IA

  • Cass County Memorial Hospital

    1501 E 10th St, Atlantic, IA

  • Guthrie County Hospital

    710 N 12th St, Guthrie Center, IA

  • Madison County Memorial Hospital

    300 W Hutchings St, Winterset, IA