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Dr. Laura E Raffals M.D., Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Laura E Raffals M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(5)
200 1st St SW Rochester MN, 55905
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About

Dr. Laura Raffals is a gastroenterologist practicing in Rochester, MN. Dr. Raffals specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Raffals performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1998

Indiana University School of Medicine 1998

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Clinical Trials

Treatments

  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diarrhea
  • Colon Polyps
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Pain

Dr. Laura E Raffals M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 200 1st St SW

200 1st St SW -
Rochester, MN 55905
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Practice At 180 Harvester Dr Suite 110

180 Harvester Dr Suite 110 -
Willowbrook, IL 60527
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Dr. Laura E Raffals M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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