Floranne C. Ernste
Expertise in
25
conditions

Dr. Floranne C. Ernste

Rheumatology
Mayo Clinic-Rochester
5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
Virginia Beach, VA 
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Expertise in
25
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Mayo Clinic-Rochester
5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
Virginia Beach, VA 

Overview

Dr. Floranne Ernste, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Rochester, MN and has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ernste has extensive experience in Rheumatologic Muscular Diseases and Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from East Tennessee State University/James H Quillen College Of Medicine in 2003. She is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus.

Dr. Ernste is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Tissue Biopsy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 59 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Residency

Resident - Internal Medicine Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MN

Hospital Affiliations

Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

20092009 Philip S. Hench Award Hench Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

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Locations

Mayo Clinic-Rochester
5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Tocilizumab in the Treatment of Refractory Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
Tocilizumab in the Treatment of Refractory Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 30, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2

59 Total Publications

A Phase 3 Trial of Brepocitinib in Dermatomyositis.
A Phase 3 Trial of Brepocitinib in Dermatomyositis.
Journal: The New England journal of medicine
Published: March 30, 2026
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Virginia Beach, VA 
 (0.1 miles away)
507-284-2511
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Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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Is Dr. Floranne C. Ernste a top-rated expert for Dermatomyositis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Floranne C. Ernste is classified as an Elite expert for Dermatomyositis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Floranne C. Ernste specialize in?

While Dr. Floranne C. Ernste is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Floranne C. Ernste participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Floranne C. Ernste has published 59 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dermatomyositis. You can view a list of Dr. Floranne C. Ernste's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Floranne C. Ernste accept my insurance?

Dr. Floranne C. Ernste accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 507-284-2511 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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