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Bruce Hughes, MD, Neurology, Des Moines, IA

Bruce L Hughes MD


Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa and is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa

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  • 1111 6th AveEast Tower Suite A100Des Moines, IA 50314

  • Phone+1 515-358-0011

  • Fax+1 515-358-0099

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Summary

  • Dr. Bruce Hughes, MD is a board certified neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Iowa and Texas. He is a Neurologist in Des Moines at Iowa and is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Neurology, 1992 - 1995
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska Medical Center College of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1991
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1992 - Present
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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