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Laura J. Orvidas, M.D.

  1. Otolaryngologist
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  • Pediatric otolaryngology
  1. 1995
    ResidentOtolaryngology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1995
    Resident - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1991
    Internship - General SurgeryMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1990
    MDSouthern Illinois University School of Medicine
  5. 1983
    MTRockford Memorial Hospital School of Medical Technology
  6. 1982
    BSValparaiso University

Certifications

  1. 1996
    OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Minnesota Monthly's 2021 Top DoctorsMinnesota Monthly
  2. 2020
    Minnesota Monthly's 2020 Top DoctorsMinnesota Monthly
  3. 2019
    Minnesota Monthly's 2019 Top DoctorsMinnesota Monthly
  4. 2018
    Minnesota Monthly's 2018 Top DoctorsMinnesota Monthly
  5. 2017
    Presidential CitationAmerican Broncho-Esophagological Association
  6. 2017
    Minnesota Monthly Top DoctorsMinnesota Monthly
  7. 2012
    Distinguished Service AwardAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
  8. 2005
    Honor AwardAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  9. 1990
    Institutional HonorsSouthern Illinois University School of Medicine
  10. 1990
    Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement CitationAwarding Organization
  11. 1989
    Alpha Omega AlphaSouthern Illinois University

Professional memberships

  1. 2019 - present
    Oral ExaminerAmerican Board of Otolaryngology
  2. 2016 - present
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, Residency Program, Department of Neurology
  3. 2015 - 2020
    MemberPediatric ENT Patient Family Advisory Council, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  4. 2012 - 2016
    ChairQuality Assurance Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  5. 2008 - 2015
    ConsultantPediatric Otolaryngology Education Committeee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  6. 2008 - 2013
    MemberGovernment Affairs Steering Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  7. 2008 - present
    Vice ChairTrip and Travel Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  8. 2007 - 2010
    MemberCORE Otolaryngology & Practice Management Education, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  9. 2007 - present
    MemberAmerican Broncho-Esophagological Association
  10. 2006 - 2010
    MemberPhysicians Consortium for Performance Improvement, American Medical Association
  11. 2006 - 2014
    MemberLaryngology and Bronchoesophagology Education Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  12. 2006 - 2010
    MemberResearch Steering Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  13. 2006 - 2009
    MemberChild and Adolescent Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  14. 2006 - present
    FellowTriological Society
  15. 2005 - 2006
    MemberProsthodontic Search Committee, Department of Dental Specialties
  16. 2005 - present
    MemberHome Study Course Faculty, American Board of Otolaryngology
  17. 2004 - 2010
    MemberYoung Academicians Committee, Society of University Otolaryngologists - Head and Neck Surgeons
  18. 2004 - 2009
    MemberEvidence Based Medicine Sub-Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  19. 2004 - 2005
    PresidentMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  20. 2003 - 2009
    ChairProfessional Liability Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  21. 2003 - 2006
    MemberWomen's Advisory Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  22. 2003 - 2004
    Vice PresidentMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  23. 2003 - present
    Clerkship DirectorVisiting Medical Student Clerkship Program, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  24. 2003 - present
    Committee MemberVisiting Medical Student Clerkship Program, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  25. 2002 - 2005
    MemberTask Force on New Materials, American Board of Otolaryngology
  26. 2001 - 2002
    MemberRegional Health System Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  27. 2001 - 2002
    Graduate MemberDaiichi Clinical Scholars Program, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  28. 2000 - 2005
    MemberContinuing Education Committee, Society of University Otolaryngologists - Head and Neck Surgeons
  29. 2000 - present
    MemberSociety for Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children
  30. 1999 - 2018
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  31. 1999 - 2006
    MemberExecutive Council, Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  32. 1999 - 2005
    Legislative RepresentativeYoung Physicians Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  33. 1999 - 2005
    MemberYoung Physicians Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  34. 1999 - 2003
    MemberAcademic/Community Relationship Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  35. 1999 - 2000
    MemberPeriodontic Search Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  36. 1998 - 2019
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  37. 1998 - 2010
    MemberAmerican Rhinologic Society
  38. 1998 - 2003
    MemberProfessional Liability Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  39. 1998 - 2000
    MemberMayo Clinic Pediatric Council, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  40. 1998 - 1999
    MemberPractice Integration Committee, Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, Mayo Clinic Health System
  41. 1998 - present
    ChairEthics Education, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  42. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  43. 1996 - 1998
    MemberPerformance Standards Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  44. 1996 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  45. 1996 - present
    MemberResidency Selection Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  46. 1995 - 2002
    MemberSurgical Committee, Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin, Mayo Clinic Health System
  47. 1995 - 2002
    MemberSurgical Committee, Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea, Mayo Clinic Health System
  48. 1995 - present
    MemberTriological Society
  49. 1990 - 2018
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  50. 1990 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  51. 1990 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  52. 1989 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  53.  
    MemberSteering Committee, Study on the Efficacy of Tonsillectomy, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  54.  
    MemberTo TREAT Study, Study on the Efficacy of Tonsillectomy, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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Research activities

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