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Dr. Bruce Hughes, MD

Neurology* Age 59
Dr. Bruce Hughes, MD
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Dr. Bruce Hughes, MD is a Neurologist in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Bruce Hughes, MD

Neurology* Age 59
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Bruce Hughes, MD is a Neurologist in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Hughes graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1991 and completed a residency at University Iowa Hosps and Clinics.Dr. Bruce Hughes, MD is a Neurologist in Des Moines, IA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Hughes currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Buena Vista Regional Medical Center, Cass County Memorial Hospital, Clarinda Regional Health Center, Guthrie County Hospital, Madison County Hospital, Mercyone Newton Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center. Dr. Hughes has experience treating conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Spinal Demyelination and Transverse Myelitis 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. Dr. Hughes' 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
Transverse Myelitis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Spinal Demyelination
Transverse Myelitis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Spinal Demyelination
Transverse Myelitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aural Migraine
Autonomic Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Vertigo
Cranial Trauma
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dystonia
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Epilepsy
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Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
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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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Alzheimer's Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Aneurysm
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Anosmia
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Anterior Horn Disease
Ataxia
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Chronic Pain
Cluster Headache
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Concussion
Congenital Nystagmus
Dementia
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Diplopia
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Dysphagia
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
Ischemic Encephalopathy
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Loss of Taste
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinsonism
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Seizure Disorders
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
Sleep Apnea
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spinal Cord Stroke
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)
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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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
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Thrombolysis
Wada Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Simply Healthcare Plans
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • PHCS Par-Multi Plan
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Health Net POS
  • Alliance Select
  • Medicaid

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
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Iowa Hosps and Clinics
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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 Transverse Myelitis. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • Grinnell Regional Medical Center

    210 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA

  • Buena Vista Regional Medical Center

    1525 W 5th St, Storm Lake, IA

  • Cass County Memorial Hospital

    1501 E 10th St, Atlantic, IA

  • Clarinda Regional Health Center

    220 Essie Davison Dr, Clarinda, IA

  • Guthrie County Hospital

    710 N 12th St, Guthrie Center, IA

  • Madison County Hospital

    300 W Hutchings St, Winterset, IA

  • Mercyone Newton Medical Center

    204 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center

    802 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA