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Edward V. Loftus, Jr., M.D.

  1. Gastroenterologist
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Appointments

  1. Crohn's disease
  2. Inflammatory bowel disease
  3. Ulcerative colitis
  • Epidemiology of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis)
  • Natural history of inflammatory bowel disease
  • Diagnosis and disease activity assessment of inflammatory bowel disease
  • Medical therapy of inflammatory bowel disease
  • Pharmacoeconomics of inflammatory bowel disease
  1. 1995
    ResidentGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1995
    Fellow - GastroenterologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1991
    Internship/Residency - Internal MedicineTemple University Health Sciences Center
  4. 1988
    MD - MedicineUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
  5. 1984
    BS - BiologyVillanova University

Certifications

  1. 1995
    GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    2023 Mayo Clinic Experience Top Performer AwardMayo Clinic Office of Patient Experience
  2. 2024
    Top Doctors 2024American Registry
  3. 2024
    America's Most Honored Doctors-Top 5%American Registry
  4. 2024
    Top Doctors Gastroenterology 2024American Registry
  5. 2024
    America's Best Physicians 2024America's Best Physicians
  6. 2023
    2022 Mayo Clinic Experience Top Performer AwardMayo Clinic Office of Patient Experience
  7. 2023
    Top Doctors 2023Castle Connolly Top Doctors
  8. 2023
    Top Doctors 2023American Registry
  9. 2023
    America's Most Honored Doctors-Top 5% 2023American Registry
  10. 2021
    Department of Medicine Laureate AwardMayo Clinic Department of Medicine
  11. 2020
    2020 Provider Recognition AwardRST Patient Experience Improvement Partnership Team
  12. 2020
    America's Top Doctors 2020America's Top Doctors
  13. 2019
    Outstanding Mentor-ResearchMayo Clinic Department of Medicine
  14. 2019
    AGA Distinguished Clinician AwardAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  15. 2019
    AGA Institute Council, Immunology, Microbiology, and Infectious Disease Section, Research Mentor AwardAGA Institute, American Gastroenterological Association
  16. 2019
    Best Doctors in America 2019-2020Best Doctors
  17. 2019
    America's Top Doctors 2019America's Top Doctors
  18. 2018
    America's Top Doctors 2018America's Top Doctors
  19. 2017
    Best Doctors in America 2017-18Best Doctors
  20. 2017
    America's Top Doctors 2017America's Top Doctors
  21. 2016
    Honorable Mention, Teacher of the YearDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  22. 2015
    Best Doctors in America 2015-16Best Doctors in America
  23. 2015
    America's Top Doctors (14th Edition)America's Top Doctors
  24. 2014
    America's Top Doctors (13th Edition)America's Top Doctors
  25. 2013
    Best Doctors in America 2013-14Best Doctors in America
  26. 2013
    America's Top Doctors (12th Edition)America's Top Doctors
  27. 2012
    America's Top Doctors (11th Edition)America's Top Doctors
  28. 2011
    America's Top Doctors (10th Edition)America's Top Doctors
  29. 2011
    Best Doctors in America 2011-12Best Doctors in America
  30. 2010
    Teacher of the YearDivision of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  31. 2010
    America's Top Doctors (9th Edition)America's Top Doctors
  32. 2009
    FellowAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  33. 2009
    Best Doctors in America 2009-10Best Doctors
  34. 2008
    Honorable Mention, Teacher of the YearDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  35. 2008
    Physician of the YearMinnesota/Dakotas Chapter, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  36. 2008
    MemberInternational Organization of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  37. 2007
    Honorable Mention, Teacher of the YearDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  38. 2007
    Best Doctors in America 2007-08Best Doctors
  39. 2007
    Department of Medicine Laureate AwardMayo Clinic Department of Medicine
  40. 2006
    Who's Who in America, 60th editionAwarding Organization
  41. 2006
    Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, 6th EditionAwarding Organization
  42. 2005
    Award for Outstanding Service and LeadershipCrohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  43. 2005
    Who's Who In America, 59th editionMarquis Who's Who
  44. 2005
    Best Doctors in America 2005-06Best Doctors
  45. 2004
    Who's Who In America, 58th editionMarquis Who's Who
  46. 2003
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  47. 2003
    Best Doctors in America 2003-04Best Doctors
  48. 2002
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  49. 2002
    FellowAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  50. 2001
    Auxiliary AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  51. 1999
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  52. 1995
    J. Arnold Bargen Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Subspecialty Trainee in GastroenterologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  53. 1994
    Fellow's Award- 3rd PlaceGlaxo Research Institute
  54. 1992
    Employee of the MonthFort Belknap P.H.S. Indian Hospital Harlem, MT
  55. 1990
    Humaneness in Medicine Award-Honorable MentionPhiladelphia County Medical Society
  56. 1989
    Intern of the Year- Department of MedicineTemple University Health Sciences Center
  57. 1984
    Summa Cum LaudeVillanova University
  58. 1984
    Measey ScholarshipUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
  59. 1983
    Phi Kappa PhiVillanova University
  60. 1980
    Presidential ScholarshipVillanova University
  61. 1980
    MacLean ContributionshipVillanova University

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    Data Safety and Monitoring BoardGenentech, Inc.
  2. 2023 - present
    Steering Committee MemberTR1X Bio
  3. 2023 - present
    Data Safety and Monitoring BoardMorphic Therapeutic
  4. 2023 - present
    Steering Committee MemberJanssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
  5. 2023 - present
    AdvisorIota Biosciences
  6. 2022 - 2023
    MemberConflict of Interest Review Executive Subcommittee, Conflict of Interest Review Board - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  7. 2021 - 2022
    Steering Committee MemberGossamer Bio
  8. 2019 - 2023
    Data Safety and Monitoring BoardEli Lilly
  9. 2019 - present
    Steering Committee MemberBristol Myers Squibb
  10. 2018 - 2021
    Steering Committee MemberCelgene
  11. 2018 - present
    Principal InvestigatorAbbVie
  12. 2018 - 2021
    MemberPublications Comittee, American Gastroenterological Association
  13. 2018 - 2024
    Data Safety and Monitoring BoardEli Lilly
  14. 2018 - 2020
    MemberResearch Clinical Trials Subcommittee
  15. 2017 - present
    Steering Committee MemberGilead Sciences, Inc.
  16. 2016 - 2022
    Steering Committee MemberJanssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
  17. 2016 - 2023
    MemberConflict of Interest Review Board - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  18. 2015 - present
    ChairGastroenterology, Formulary Task Force, Mayo Clinic Committees
  19. 2014 - 2016
    ChairImmunology, Microbiology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Section, American Gastroenterological Association
  20. 2014 - present
    Steering Committee MemberScientific Advisory Board, Takeda Pharmaceuticals
  21. 2012 - 2015
    MemberResearch Initiatives Committee, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  22. 2012 - 2014
    Vice ChairImmunology, Microbiology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Section, American Gastroenterological Association
  23. 2010 - 2012
    CouncilorImmunology, Microbiology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Section, American Gastroenterological Association
  24. 2010
    Co-ChairAbstract Selection Sub-Committee, Educational Affairs Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  25. 2010 - present
    MemberAbstract Selection Committee, American Gastroenterological Association
  26. 2008 - 2019
    DirectorInflammatory Bowel Disease Interest Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  27. 2008 - 2019
    MemberExecutive Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  28. 2008 - present
    MemberAdvisory Board, Infusion Therapy Center
  29. 2008 - present
    MemberMarketing Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  30. 2007 - present
    MemberClinical Research Alliance, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  31. 2006 - 2008
    MemberAbstract Selection Committee, American Gastroenterological Association
  32. 2006 - 2007
    Associate DirectorInflammatory Bowel Disease Interest Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  33. 2005 - 2018
    MemberPractice Management Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  34. 2005 - 2006
    MemberBoard of Trustees Ed Advisory Committee, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  35. 2005 - present
    MemberAbstract Selection Sub-Committee, Educational Affairs Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  36. 2004 - 2010
    MemberEducational Affairs Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  37. 2004 - 2010
    MemberSelf-Assessment Sub-Committee, Educational Affairs Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  38. 2004 - 2007
    MemberAnnual Meeting Sub-Committee, Educational Affairs Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  39. 2003 - 2005
    MemberPersonnel Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  40. 2003 - 2005
    PresidentUpper Midwest Regional Endoscopic Society
  41. 2003 - 2005
    MemberIBD Forum Planning Committee, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  42. 2002 - 2008
    MemberPractice Management Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  43. 2002 - 2005
    Co-ChairPatient Education Committee, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  44. 2002 - 2005
    MemberNational Scientific Advisory Committee, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  45. 2002 - present
    MemberGastroenterology, Formulary Task Force, Mayo Clinic Committees
  46. 2001 - 2009
    ChairChapter Medical Advisory Committee, Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  47. 2000 - 2004
    MemberAbstract Selection Committee, American Gastroenterological Association
  48. 1999 - 2008
    MemberPatient Education Committee, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  49. 1999 - present
    MemberChapter Medical Advisory Committee, Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  50. 1997 - 2005
    MemberUpper Midwest Regional Endoscopic Society
  51. 1997 - 2003
    MemberSubcommittee on Evaluation, Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  52. 1997 - present
    MemberInflammatory Bowel Disease Interest Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  53. 1996 - 2002
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  54. 1996 - 2001
    MemberFellowship Admissions Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  55. 1996 - 2000
    MemberSocial Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  56. 1996 - 1997
    CoordinatorGastroenterology Education, Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  57. 1996 - 1997
    MemberResidency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  58. 1996 - 1997
    MemberGastroenterology Education, Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  59. 1996 - 1997
    MemberGeneral Medicine Training Subcommittee, Department of Internal Medicine
  60. 1996 - present
    MemberImmunology, Microbiology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Section, American Gastroenterological Association
  61. 1995 - 1997
    DirectorGeneral GI and Education Clinic, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  62. 1995 - 1997
    MemberGeneral GI and Education Clinic, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  63. 1994
    MemberFellowship Admissions Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  64. 1994 - present
    MemberDepartment of Internal Medicine
  65. 1994 - present
    MemberDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  66. 1994 - present
    MemberCrohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  67. 1993 - 1994
    OrganizerFellow's Journal Club, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  68. 1993 - 1994
    MemberFellow's Journal Club, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  69. 1993 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  70. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  71. 1990 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians

Publications

Research activities

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