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Edward Loftus Jr., MD, Gastroenterology, Rochester, MN

EdwardVincentLoftusJr.MDFACP, FACG, AGAF

Gastroenterology Rochester, MN

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Professor of Gastroenterology Specifically in IBD, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

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  • Office

    200 1st Street SW
    Rochester, MN 55905
    Phone+1 507-284-2511

Summary

  • Board certified gastroenterologist who specializes in caring for patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Research interests include epidemiology and natural history of IBD as well as clinical trials of new/investigational therapies for IBD.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1992 - 1995
  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1991
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1988
  • Villanova University
    Villanova UniversityB.S., Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1980 - 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1995 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1990 - 1992
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors America's Top Doctors, 2010
  • Teacher of the Year Mayo Clinic, 2010
  • Fellow (AGAF) American Gastroenterological Association, 2009
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Correction: Vedolizumab for Ulcerative Colitis: Treatment Outcomes from the VICTORY Consortium  
    Leah Katta, Robert Hirten, Shannon Chang, Dana Lukin, Edward V Loftus, David Faleck, Arun Swaminath, William J Sandborn, Sashidhar Varma Sagi, Sunanda Kane, Prianka Ch..., Nature
  • Clinical Practice Guideline for the Medical Management of Perianal Fistulizing Crohn’s Disease: The Toronto Consensus  
    Edward V Loftus, Edward V Loftus, David Schwartz, David Schwartz, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • Vedolizumab for Ulcerative Colitis: Treatment Outcomes from the VICTORY Consortium  
    Gursimran Kochhar, Justin Hartke, Sashidhar Varma Sagi, Edward V Loftus, Joseph Meserve, Robert Hirten, David Faleck, Shannon Chang, Dana Lukin, Farhad Peerani, Leah K..., Nature
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Biomarkers of neoplasm in ulcerative colitis.
    Garrity-Park M, Loftus E, Smyrk T, Inflamm Bowel Dis, 12/1/2013
  • Osteonecrosis in inflammatory bowel disease: clinical features and outcomes.
    Yadav S, Loftus E, Tremaine W, Edakkanambeth Varayil J, Karls K, Inflamm Bowel Dis, 12/1/2013
  • Histologic features of small bowel adenocarcinomas in Crohn's disease.
    Weber N, Smyrk T, Bruining D, Fletcher J, Fidler J, Pardi D, Loftus E, Inflamm Bowel Dis, 12/1/2013
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Lectures

  • What Causes IBD? 
    Lincolnshire, IL - 5/1/2014
  • New Therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. 
    Denver, CO - 4/1/2014
  • The Newest Research Findings: New Medications for Crohn's and Colitis. 
    Atlanta, GA - 3/1/2014
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Other

Authored Content

  • The 2020 Rising Disruptor Is ...October 2020
  • The 2020 Lifetime Disruptor Is ...October 2020
  • ‘Be Clear-Eyed’ When Discussing Expectations of Probiotics with GI PatientsOctober 2020
  • Bariatric Surgery: ‘Invaluable Tool’ for Complications of ObesitySeptember 2020
  • Virtual Care ‘Ramped’ up by COVID-19, Here to StayJune 2020
  • Virtual Care ‘Ramped’ up by COVID-19, Here to StayJune 2020
  • Keeping the ‘Enemy’ of IBD at Bay During Pregnancy and PandemicMay 2020
  • Keeping the ‘Enemy’ of IBD at Bay During Pregnancy and PandemicMay 2020
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Press Mentions

  • Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease Expand After Rinvoq Approval
    Treatment Options for Crohn’s Disease Expand After Rinvoq ApprovalMay 19th, 2023
  • Burnout Common in Pediatric GIs
    Burnout Common in Pediatric GIsApril 18th, 2023
  • Sustained Corticosteroid-Free Clinical Remission During Vedolizumab Maintenance Therapy in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis on Stable Concomitant Corticosteroids During Induction Therapy: A Post Hoc Analysis of GEMINI 1
    Sustained Corticosteroid-Free Clinical Remission During Vedolizumab Maintenance Therapy in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis on Stable Concomitant Corticosteroids During Induction Therapy: A Post Hoc Analysis of GEMINI 1May 7th, 2020
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