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Shannon K. Laughlin-Tommaso, M.D.

  1. Gynecologist
  2. Obstetrician
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Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Dr. Laughlin-Tommaso completed her Obstetrics & Gynecology residency at the Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. She provides care for women with benign gynecologic conditions and is jointly appointed in Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Surgery. She is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her clinical expertise includes:

  • Diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids
  • Management of abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Surgical removal of uterine fibroids, uterine polyps, and ovarian cysts
  • Evaluation and management of chronic pelvic pain

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Laughlin-Tommaso is active in research and education, training residents and fellows. She is the Associate Dean for Education Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She is an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, having authored over 70 peer review publications, book chapters, etc.

  1. Adenomyosis
  2. Adnexal tumor
  3. Bacterial vaginosis
  4. Cervical dysplasia
  5. Chronic pelvic pain
  6. Ectopic pregnancy
  7. Endometriosis
  8. Heavy menstrual bleeding
  9. Imperforate hymen
  10. Menopause
  11. Menstrual cramps
  12. Miscarriage
  13. Ovarian cyst
  14. Painful intercourse
  15. Perimenopause
  16. Polycystic ovary syndrome
  17. Postmenopausal bleeding
  18. Primary ovarian insufficiency
  19. Septate uterus
  20. Sexually transmitted disease
  21. Uterine anomaly
  22. Uterine fibroid
  23. Uterine polyps
  24. Vaginal atrophy
  25. Vaginal yeast infection
  26. Vaginitis
  27. Vulvar dysplasia
  28. Vulvodynia
  1. Ablation
  2. Birth control pill method
  3. Colposcopy
  4. Conization
  5. Diagnostic hysteroscopy
  6. Diagnostic laparoscopy
  7. Endometrial ablation
  8. Endometriosis surgery
  9. Female hormone replacement therapy
  10. Gynecological surgery
  11. Hysteroscopy
  12. Intrauterine device method
  13. Loop electrosurgical excision procedure
  14. Minimally invasive surgery
  15. Myomectomy
  16. Pelvic exam
  17. Polypectomy
  18. Radiofrequency ablation
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
  1. 2011
    Certificate - Clinical Research Training ProgramDuke University
  2. 2009
    Masters - Public Health, Epidemiology ProgramUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  3. 2006
    Resident - Obstetrics and GynecologyLoyola University Medical Center
  4. 2002
    MDLoyola University & Stritch School of Medicine
  5. 1998
    BA - AnthropologyDartmouth College

Certifications

  1. 2021
    Minimally Invasive Gynecologic SurgeryAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  2. 2011
    Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Awards and honors

  1. 2008
    Fellows Award for Research ExcellenceNational Institutes of Health, National Institutes of Health
  2. 2008
    Top Epidemiology PresentationEpidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
  3. 2005
    Dr. Joseph G. Kremper Resident of the YearDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center
  4. 2004
    Patricia Jackson Junior Resident of the YearDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center
  5. 2002
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Loyola University & Stritch School of Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    ChairEducation DEI Governance Committee
  2. 2022 - present
    MemberMinimally Invasive Gynecology Research Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  3. 2022 - present
    Committee MemberEquity, Inclusion and Diversity Oversight Committee (EIDOC)
  4. 2021 - present
    ChairOffice of Education, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - I-DARE Steering Committee
  5. 2020 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Education Committee
  6. 2019 - present
    MemberAmerican Gynecological and Obstetrical Society
  7. 2019 - present
    Chair of Career DevelopmentSociety for Reproductive Investigation
  8. 2018 - 2019
    MemberResidency Program Director Selection Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  9. 2016 - 2020
    Ad Hoc MemberOffice of Diversity and Inclusion
  10. 2015 - 2016
    Committee MemberData Safety Monitoring Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  11. 2015 - 2018
    MemberSurgery Peer Review Research Committee, Department of Surgery
  12. 2010 - 2022
    ChairMinimally Invasive Gynecology Research Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  13. 2010 - 2020
    MemberOB/GYN Research Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  14. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  15. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  16. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Reproductive Medicine
  17. 2008 - 2013
    MemberSociety for Epidemiologic Research

Publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.