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Dr. Ruth ann Vleugels MD, Dermapathologist
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Dr. Ruth ann Vleugels MD

Dermatologist

4/5(27)
221 Longwood Ave Boston MA, 02115
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Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Ruth ann Vleugels is a dermatologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Vleugels specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Vleugels diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.

Education and Training

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 2004

Board Certification

DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Scleroderma
  • Alopecia
  • Rash
  • Seborrheic Keratosis
  • Dermatomyositis

Dr. Ruth ann Vleugels MD's Practice location

Practice At Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street

Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street -
Boston, MA 02114
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New patients: 617-726-2000

Practice At 221 Longwood Ave

221 Longwood Ave -
Boston, MA 02115
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New patients: 617-232-4497, 617-732-4918
Fax: 617-738-8703

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Patient Experience with Dr. Vleugels


4.0

Based on 27 reviews

Dr. Ruth ann Vleugels MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 27 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Dermatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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