Summary

Dr. Laura Raffals is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician with 28 years of experience treating digestive and general medical conditions. She earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, where she developed expertise in both specialized gastrointestinal care and comprehensive internal medicine practice.

Dr. Raffals practices at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she focuses on managing inflammatory bowel diseases and preventive digestive health care. She specializes in treating ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, helping patients navigate these chronic conditions with comprehensive treatment plans. Her practice also includes screening for and removing colon polyps to prevent colorectal cancer. Patients rate Dr. Raffals 4.2 out of 5 stars for her care and expertise.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 28 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • Indiana University School Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Mayo Clinic Rochester

200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyNephrologyInfectious Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
28 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Rochester , MNMontgomery , ALRochester , MNKenyon , MN
Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine Med School: Georgia State University Med School: Pontificia Univ Catolica Do Rio Grande Do Sul (Pucrs) Fac De Med Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Laura Raffals

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Avera Health Plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - POS
  • Cigna
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • PreferredOne
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Laura Raffals has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Laura Raffals has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Pouchitis
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Indiana University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1998

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