Dr. Laura Hughes, MD
Rheumatology*•Female•Age 57
Rheumatology*
Dr. Laura Hughes, MD is a rheumatologist in Opelika, AL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hughes has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1996. She is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.
East Alabama Rheumatology Center
2000 Pepperell Pkwy Opelika, AL 36801Accepting new patients
Dr. Hughes is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology
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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...read morebiography
Laura B Hughes, MD, 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 BirminghamRheumatology
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Carraway Methodist Medical Center
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Al Hospital
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Alabama At Birmingham
Medical School, 1996
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East Alabama Rheumatology Center
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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