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Bruce Hughes, MD

Bruce Hughes, MD

Neurology

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5 (184 ratings)

Primary Contact

515-358-0011
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Primary Contact
515-358-0011
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About

Bruce Hughes, MD, specializes in neurology at MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care in Des Moines, Iowa. Bruce is passionate about medical student education, multiple sclerosis research and neuroimmunology.

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Neurology

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

1111 6th Ave.
Suite A100
Des Moines, IA 50314

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Monday
7:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
7:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
7:00am - 4:30pm
MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care
515-358-0011 View Details

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(184 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

45 Reviews

12/05/2025

Very pleasant and engaged

12/05/2025

I trust him with my life.

12/04/2025

Both Dr. Hughes and man who did my initial tests explained things well,and told me what to expect.

12/02/2025

Dr Hughes is always friendly and knowledgeable about my health history.

11/24/2025

He listens to my concerns and makes me feel like I matter.

11/21/2025

Dr. Hughes gives me hope about my future. Multiple sclerosis scares the hell out of me, and Dr. Hughes provides the best medical care I can receive. Thank You Dr. Hughes!!!

11/10/2025

Love him as a Dr.

11/05/2025

Very current and knowledgeable about new MS treatments and research.

11/04/2025

Dr Hughes is an incredible physician

10/28/2025

Excellent visit

10/23/2025

I really appreciate his science-based description of my condition and current treatment options. He is very up-to-date on the latest research.

10/22/2025

Great

10/22/2025

I have been under the care of Dr. Hughes for 20 years now. I respect him, his knowledge & the care I have gotten over all the years.

10/21/2025

Dr. Hughes listen to my questions and answer them fully. And changed my long-standing diagnosis of relapsing remitting MS to secondary progressive MS

10/15/2025

He is very good at his job, and allowed me to feel at ease and heard.

10/15/2025

Very polite and caring.

10/15/2025

He is very thorough and patient

09/16/2025

Dr. Hughes is very knowledgeable in dealing with MS

09/10/2025

Dr Hughes has been caring for me over twenty years. He keeps my PCP informed of my visits which I think helps my overall health care. Should I develop any problems in between appointments I know I can always leave a message for him and he will respond in a timely manner. I feel blessed to have a Dr such as Dr Hughes!

09/08/2025

I have seen Dr Hughes for many years. He is so knowledgeable. I greatly appreciate him!

09/08/2025

Thanks

08/26/2025

Dr. Hughes, in my experience is a very knowledgeable neurologist whom practices with both empathy and humor which I find extremely refreshing. I have immense trust in him and take what he says into careful consideration when contemplating my next steps in life in regards to my MS. I value his opinions and hold his medical advice in high regard, trusting he has my best interests at heart.

08/26/2025

He listens to me and is willing to not rely/push for main-stream treatments.

08/25/2025

Excellent - great memory and attention to detail.

08/21/2025

Amazing

08/18/2025

He always looks like a million bucks!

08/11/2025

He's the best doctor and im truly blessed to have him!

08/05/2025

Dr. Hughes is very caring and definitely experienced in dealing with people with MS.

08/01/2025

As with all the providers at Mercy they are the best.

07/30/2025

he was fully engaged with me answering all my questions and sharing new things in the MS arena.

07/29/2025

Dr. Hughes is concerned and caring.

07/09/2025

He listens to my concerns and explains what is going on with my health.

07/07/2025

He listens to concerns & offers a solution.

06/30/2025

He’s the best!

06/13/2025

I feel seen, heard & supported by Dr Hughes

05/20/2025

Makes me feel like I'm not battling MS alone.

05/20/2025

Very knowledgeable; appreciate his expertise

05/14/2025

The provider ordered an mri without asking me and failed to notice I had just had one.

05/05/2025

The doctor is very good and the staff are kind. I am very happy.

04/21/2025

Best Dr. And staff I've ever dealt with!!!

04/21/2025

Dr. Hughes is GREAT!

03/24/2025

Execellent

02/27/2025

Wishing he can spend more time with patients.

02/20/2025

He is very knowledgeable.

02/17/2025

This office is losing control of orgaization. I have to tell Dr. Hughes each visit what the next step in my care is lately. Bloodwork is never ordered on time anymore , I had to remind him to order my anual MRI an remind him whete i was at in my transition to another medicine. The team has dropped the ball o me. I have now been without medication for 9 months because the team has not folled up in a timely manner. It makes a lot of leg work for me that i shouldnt have to do.
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