Ruan Neurology Multiple Sclerosis Center

Des Moines, Iowa

Regional Neurology Group
Large Center
2 MS centers statewide · #2 in Iowa for provider count
What kind of place is this?
Comprehensive Care TeamResearch FocusedPart of Major Health System

You’re choosing a regional neurology practice with a strong MercyOne connection and a team-based approach to MS care. You’ll likely appreciate the outpatient evaluation, treatment planning, and access to related specialists like neurosurgery and rehabilitation. You should plan for in-person care in Des Moines, and virtual visits are not part of the care model here.

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Direct Doctor Access4/5
Support Services3/5
Clinical Trials & Research4/5
Insurance & Navigation Help2/5
Scheduling & Virtual Care1/5

About Ruan Neurology Multiple Sclerosis Center

This center stands out for its deep MercyOne partnerships and its role as one of central Iowa's most established neurology clinics. It also offers pediatric neurology coordination alongside adult neurology care.

Ruan Neurology Multiple Sclerosis Center provides outpatient neurology and neuroscience care in Des Moines for people living with MS and other neurologic conditions. The center is part of MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and connects patients with related specialties such as neurosurgery and physical medicine and rehabilitation when needed. Its team includes neurologists, a nurse practitioner, and neuroscience nurse educators, offering a coordinated approach to care. The clinic has operated in central Iowa for many years and is among the most established comprehensive neurology practices in the region.

Ruan Neurology Multiple Sclerosis Center in Des Moines is part of MercyOne and serves patients with MS through a broad neurology team. You can expect outpatient neurological evaluation, diagnosis and treatment planning, and access to advanced therapies when appropriate. The center works closely with other MercyOne specialty services, including neurosurgery and physical medicine and rehabilitation. It also supports pediatric neurology coordination, which can be helpful for families who need connected care across ages.

Featured Care Team Members

Paul Babikian, MD
Neurologist
Neurology
Mark Puricelli, DO
Neurologist
Neurology
Keith Kohout, DO, MS
Neurologist
Neurology
Melissa Riesberg, DNP, FNP-BC
Nurse practitioner
General neurology; dementia
Michael Jacoby, MD
Neurologist
Neurology
Bruce Hughes, MD
Active MS Prescriber
Wendy Zadeh, MD
Active MS Prescriber

Specialized Programs

Neurology care
Neuroscience care
Pediatric neurology coordination

Partnerships & Referral Network

  • MercyOne Clive Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery

Services & Treatments

What They Treat
Multiple sclerosisAlzheimer'sconcussionsdementiaheadaches/migrainesmemory/cognitive disordersmovement disordersParkinson's disease
How They Treat It
Neurology careNeuroscience careOutpatient neurological evaluationDiagnosis and treatment planningPediatric neurology coordinationSleep medicineadvanced therapiescoordinated treatment plansphysical medicine and rehabilitation referralneurosurgery referral

Research & Clinical Trials

Insurance & Access

Contact
1111 6th Avenue Suite A100 - East Tower, Des Moines, IA 50314
Insurance & Support

FAQs from Ruan Neurology Multiple Sclerosis Center

The center offers outpatient neurological evaluation, diagnosis and treatment planning, and access to advanced therapies when appropriate. Care is delivered through a neurology and neuroscience team with connections to other MercyOne specialties.

Yes. The center is part of MercyOne and is located inside MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. It also works with MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery and MercyOne Clive Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

The team includes neurologists, a nurse practitioner, and neuroscience nurse educators. Named providers include Paul Babikian, Mark Puricelli, Keith Kohout, Melissa Riesberg, and Michael Jacoby.

Yes. In addition to multiple sclerosis, the center provides care for conditions such as headaches and migraines, memory and cognitive disorders, movement disorders, Parkinson's disease, dementia, Alzheimer's, and concussions.

You can call 515-358-0011 to ask about appointments or next steps. The center is a single-location practice in Des Moines.

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