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Laura (Harrell) Raffals, MD, Gastroenterology, Rochester, MN

LauraE(Harrell)RaffalsMD

Gastroenterology Rochester, MN

Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, Mayo Med Sch

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  • Office

    200 1st St Sw
    Rochester, MN 55905
    Phone+1 507-284-2511

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoM.S., Health Studies, 2003 - 2007
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2002 - 2005
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 2002
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1998
  • University of Evansville
    University of EvansvilleB.S., Biology, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1998 - 2014
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • GIH Teaching Award Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 2014
  • Top Educator for Resident Education in 2012-2013, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Natural History of Established and De Novo Inflammatory Bowel Disease After Liver Transplantation for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis  
    David H Bruining, Julie K Heimbach, Lisa Boardman, Laura E Raffals, Charles B Rosen, Sunanda V Kane, Kymberly D Watt, John J Poterucha, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • De-Novo Inflammatory Bowel Disease After Bariatric Surgery: A Large Case Series  
    Fateh Bazerbachi, David H Bruining, Vladimir M Kushnir, Meera Shah, Matthew A Ciorba, Laura E Raffals, Parakkal Deepak, Journal of Crohn's and Colitis
  • Comparison of brush and biopsy sampling methods of the ileal pouch for assessment of mucosa-associated microbiota of human subjects  
    Huse1 SM, Young VB, Morrison HG, Antonopoulos DA, Kwon J, Dalal S, Arrieta R, Hubert NA, Shen L, Vineis JH, Koval JC, Sogin ML, Chang EB, Raffals LE, Microbiome, 2/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • Looking Into the IBD Crystal Ball – Predicting the Course of Disease 
    AGC 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA - 10/9/2018
  • Optimizing IBD Management 
    AGC 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA - 10/9/2018
  • Nutrition and Digestion 
    Rochester, MN - 3/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • A Review: “Strategies for Faculty Development in Gastroenterology and Hepatology”
    A Review: “Strategies for Faculty Development in Gastroenterology and Hepatology”May 31st, 2022
  • Expert Perspectives: When Should People Consider a J-pouch for Ulcerative Colitis?
    Expert Perspectives: When Should People Consider a J-pouch for Ulcerative Colitis?April 22nd, 2022
  • Liver Conditions Linked to Ulcerative Colitis
    Liver Conditions Linked to Ulcerative ColitisJune 30th, 2021
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