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Laura B. Hughes, M.D.

Laura B. Hughes, M.D., M.S.P.H. recently joined 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 has been married to her husband, Robert Hughes, for 27 years and has 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.
Dr. Hughes is practicing at East Alabama Rheumatology Center, located inside East Alabama Medical Center at 2000 Pepperell Parkway in Opelika. To schedule an appointment, call 334-528-6610.
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