Overview
Laura Lafave is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dr. Lafave is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Graves Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Thyroid Storm.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- HMO
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- EPO
- HMO
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- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
715 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
790 W 66th St, Minneapolis, MN 55423
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lafave has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura Lafave
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura Lafave?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura Lafave by calling their office at 612-873-6963. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laura Lafave a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura Lafave is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), 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. Laura Lafave specialize in?
While Dr. Laura Lafave is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Graves Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Laura Lafave participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Laura Lafave has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Laura Lafave's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Laura Lafave accept my insurance?
Dr. Laura Lafave accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-873-6963 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Lafave isAdvanced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Lafave isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Lafave isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Familial HyperaldosteronismDr. Lafave isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hyperaldosteronism.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Lafave isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Experienced
- AcromegalyDr. Lafave isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- Acute Adrenal CrisisDr. Lafave isExperienced. Learn about Acute Adrenal Crisis.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Lafave isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Lafave isExperienced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Cushing's syndromeDr. Lafave isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.
- Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal TumorDr. Lafave isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal Tumor.