Summary

Dr. Shelagh Cofer specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, bringing nearly three decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and has dedicated 29 years to caring for patients with ear, nose, and throat conditions. Her extensive experience has established her as a trusted specialist in this complex field of medicine.

Dr. Cofer practices at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she focuses on treating a range of specialized conditions including cleft lip, facial growth differences, and congenital hand abnormalities. She performs comprehensive hearing evaluations and audiograms to assess patients' hearing function. When patients require procedures under sedation, she ensures their comfort and safety throughout the process. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 29 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Mayo Clinic Rochester

200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905

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Rochester , MNLa Crosse , WIRochester , MNRochester , MN
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shelagh Cofer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Dean Health Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • PreferredOne
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shelagh Cofer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shelagh Cofer has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Angiofibroma
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Cleft Lip
  • Cleft Palate
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Hearing Loss
  • Polyps
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tracheal Stenosis
  • Tumors
  • Vascular Tumor (Cavernous Hemangioma)
  • Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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