Summary

Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels is a dermatologist affiliated with Boston Children’s Hospital and an associate professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School who specializes in pediatric and adult autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis, lupus, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, vasculitis, and other connective tissue disorders. She serves as co-director of the Rheumatology-Dermatology Program at Boston Children’s Hospital and holds multiple leadership roles at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, including Director of the Autoimmune Skin Disease Program and Director of the Atopic Dermatitis Program. Dr. Vleugels earned her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed her internship, dermatology residency, and fellowship training in Boston. Internationally recognized for her expertise in autoimmune skin disease, she is actively involved in clinical research, medical education, and the development of emerging therapies for complex dermatologic conditions, while also leading one of the nation’s only formal dermatology-rheumatology fellowship programs.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 22 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Division of Immunology

300 Longwood Ave # 6Boston, MA 02115
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Boston , MABoston , MABoston , MAJamaica Plain , MA
Med School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: McGill University Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ruth Ann Vleugels

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • CBA Blue
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Options
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Ruth Ann Vleugels has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Ruth Ann Vleugels has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Basal Cell
  • Connective Tissue Diseases
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Excision
  • Melanoma
  • Mole
  • Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
  • Psoriasis
  • Rash
  • Rosacea
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Cancer
  • Vasculitis

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

Ruth Ann Vleugels holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2004.

NPI Number

Ruth Ann Vleugels' NPI number is 1124154554.

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Ruth Ann Vleugels is affiliated with Brigham And Womens Hospital.

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