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Dr. Laura Hughes, MD

Rheumatology* Age 56
Dr. Laura Hughes, MD
4.2 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Laura Hughes, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Opelika, AL.
Dr. Laura Hughes, MD
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Dr. Laura Hughes, MD

Rheumatology* Age 56
Opelika, AL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Laura Hughes, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Opelika, AL.

About

Dr. Laura Hughes, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Opelika, AL and has 28 years experience. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1996 and completed a residency at Carraway Methodist Medical Center|University of Al Hospital.They currently practice at East Alabama Rheumatology Center and are affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center. Dr. Hughes has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hughes received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Hughes is board certified in Rheumatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Sjögren's Syndrome
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Sjögren's Syndrome
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fibromyalgia
Gout
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Polymyositis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spondylitis
Temporal Arteritis
Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Behçet's Disease
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Felty's Syndrome
Fever
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Goodpasture's Disease
Granulomatosis
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Pyogenic Arthritis
Sarcoidosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic Vasculitis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Synovial Biopsy
Ultrasound

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Locations

  1. 1 East Alabama Rheumatology Center
    2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801

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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Laura B. Hughes, M.D., M.S.P.H. is a member of the team at East Alabama Rheumatology Center. Dr. Hughes earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) with Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honors. She completed a residency in internal medicine, including a chief medical resident year, at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham, Ala. She completed her fellowship training in clinical immunology and rheumatology at UAB, where she remained on faculty for 18 years.Dr. Hughes is originally from Ormond Beach, Fla. She and her husband, Robert, have two children, George and Charlie. In her spare time, Dr. Hughes enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, music, and attending Auburn University sporting events.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Laura Hughes, MD is a rheumatology specialist in Opelika, AL and has over 27 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1996. She specializes in Rheumatology.
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Rheumatology
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Carraway Methodist Medical Center|University of Al Hospital
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Laura Hughes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hughes' profile.

Dr. Hughes frequently treats the following conditions: Limb Pain and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Laura Hughes, MD is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Laura Hughes, MD holds board certification in Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • East Alabama Medical Center

    2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL