Overview
Laura Raffals is a Gastroenterologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Raffals is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 136 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905
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 Raffals
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura Raffals?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura Raffals by calling their office at 507-923-2672. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laura Raffals a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura Raffals is classified as an Elite expert for Crohn's Disease, 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 Raffals specialize in?
While Dr. Laura Raffals is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Laura Raffals participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Laura Raffals has published 136 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Laura Raffals's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Laura Raffals accept my insurance?
Dr. Laura Raffals accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 507-923-2672 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Raffals isElite. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Distinguished
- ColitisDr. Raffals isDistinguished. Learn about Colitis.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Raffals isDistinguished. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Raffals isDistinguished. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Raffals isDistinguished. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Raffals isDistinguished. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Advanced
- CholangitisDr. Raffals isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Raffals isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- IleostomyDr. Raffals isAdvanced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Raffals isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Raffals isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Raffals isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Raffals isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Raffals isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Raffals isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.