Rheumatology

Laura Hughes, MD

Professor, Medicine

Opelika, AL

Laura B. Hughes, MD, MSPH, is a rheumatologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune and inflammatory joint disorders at the East Alabama Rheumatology Center in Opelika, Alabama. She has extensive clinical experience treating conditions such as joint pain, Sjögren's syndrome, and osteoporosis, with a particular emphasis on screening and intervention for osteoporosis. Dr. Hughes serves a broad adult patient population, including those with complex rheumatic diseases requiring

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Rheumatology (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine (MD, 1996)
Residency: Physicians Medical Center Carraway (Internal Medicine, 2000)
Fellowship: University of Alabama Medical Center (Rheumatology, 2003)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

American College of Rheumatology — Fellow (FACR)
Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
2012
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Rheumatology

Conditions & Treatments

Ankylosing SpondylitisGoutLupusPsoriatic ArthritisRheumatoid ArthritisSclerodermaSjogren Syndrome

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Baptist Medical Center East
East Alabama Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Hughes treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Hughes accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance?

Laura Hughes's public profile lists Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and CareFirst plus 4 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Hughes practice?

Laura Hughes practices in Opelika, AL with hospital affiliations including Baptist Medical Center East and East Alabama Medical Center.

What does Dr. Hughes specialize in?

Laura Hughes is a board-certified rheumatology specialist with focus areas in Clinical Rheumatology.

How long has Dr. Hughes been practicing?

Laura Hughes has 30+ years of clinical experience in rheumatology.

What is Dr. Hughes's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine (MD, 1996); Residency: Physicians Medical Center Carraway (Internal Medicine, 2000); Fellowship: University of Alabama Medical Center (Rheumatology, 2003).