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Loreen (Herwaldt-Abbott) Herwaldt, MD, Infectious Disease, Iowa City, IA

LoreenA(Herwaldt-Abbott)HerwaldtMD

Infectious Disease Iowa City, IA

Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine

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  • Office

    200 Hawkins Dr
    Iowa City, IA 52242
    Phone+1 319-356-8150
    Fax+1 319-356-4600

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1980 - 1982
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1977 - 1980
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Research Agenda for Microbiome Based Research for Multidrug-Resistant Organism Prevention in the Veterans Health Administration System  
    Dale N Gerding, Loreen Herwaldt, Daniel J Diekema, Nasia Safdar, Matthew Samore, Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology

Press Mentions

  • Legionnaires' Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
    Legionnaires' Disease: Causes, Symptoms and TreatmentFebruary 26th, 2020
  • Bad News: Your Docs May Not Be Washing Their Hands Correctly
    Bad News: Your Docs May Not Be Washing Their Hands CorrectlyApril 15th, 2019
  • UIC to Lead Study of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Obese and Diabetic Patients
    UIC to Lead Study of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Obese and Diabetic PatientsSeptember 4th, 2018

Grant Support

  • Statewide Implementation Of Guidelines To Control MRSANational Center For Infectious Diseases (Ncid)2007–2009
  • Blood Product Tranfusions &Safe Practices ImplementaionAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2003–2004
  • Iron Acquisition By StaphylococciNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1991–1993
  • Bordetella Pertussis Tracheal CytotoxinNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1985–1987

Professional Memberships