3.2
5 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Laura Hughes is a rheumatologist who specializes in treating conditions that affect the joints, bones, and immune system. She earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed her residency training at Carraway Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Hughes provides care in English for patients throughout the region.
Dr. Hughes practices at East Alabama Rheumatology Center in Opelika, Alabama, and maintains hospital affiliations with UAB Hospital Birmingham, UAB Highlands, and East Alabama Medical Center. She focuses on treating rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis conditions in both adults and young patients. Her expertise includes providing infusion therapy and intravenous treatments for patients requiring specialized medication delivery. Patients have given Dr. Hughes an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 on Vitals.
Dr. Hughes practices at East Alabama Rheumatology Center in Opelika, Alabama, and maintains hospital affiliations with UAB Hospital Birmingham, UAB Highlands, and East Alabama Medical Center. She focuses on treating rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis conditions in both adults and young patients. Her expertise includes providing infusion therapy and intravenous treatments for patients requiring specialized medication delivery. Patients have given Dr. Hughes an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- speaks English
- Carraway Methodist Medical Center
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 8 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Flexible scheduling
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Office Location
East Alabama Rheumatology Center
2000 Pepperell PkwyOpelika, AL 36801 Tel: (334) 528-6610
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Laura B. Hughes, MD | Dr. Zarmeena Ali, MD | Dr. Luis Angel Palomino | Dr. Jose Agustin Leon, MD |
| Rheumatology | Rheumatology | Rheumatology | Rheumatology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 29 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Opelika , AL | Auburn , AL | Jacksonville , NC | Auburn , AL |
| Med School: University of Alabama at Birmingham | Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College | Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston | Med School: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad De Medicina Alberto Hurtado |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Laura B. Hughes
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Medical Specialties
Laura B. Hughes has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Laura B. Hughes has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Laura B. Hughes holds an expired medical license in the state of Alabama.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Carraway Methodist Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham.
NPI Number
Laura B. Hughes' NPI number is 1598792178.
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