Gastroenterology
Laura Raffals, M.D.
Vice Chair, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Rochester, MN
Laura E. Raffals, M.D., is a gastroenterologist specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She treats specific conditions including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, pouchitis, and other IBD manifestations, with particular expertise in pouch disorders following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with prior ulcerative colitis. Her practice serves adult patients, including those with complex or refractory IBD cases managed through the Inflamma
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (MD, 1998)
- Residency: Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1999-2001)
- Fellowship: University of Chicago Medical Center (Gastroenterology, 2002-2004)
Peer Recognition
- ACG — Fellow (FACG)
2026
2024
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Eosinophilic GI DisordersHepatology (GI)Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Conditions & Treatments
Crohn's DiseaseUlcerative ColitisInflammatory Bowel DiseaseLiver DiseaseEosinophilic EsophagitisCirrhosis & Liver DiseaseFatty Liver DiseaseLiver CancerViral HepatitisBile Duct DisordersHepatitis BHepatitis CMicroscopic ColitisHepatology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Mayo Clinic
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice