Faculty

Yuri A. Saito Loftus, M.D.

Location

Rochester, Minnesota

Contact

saito.yuri@mayo.edu Clinical Profile

SUMMARY

Yuri A. Saito Loftus, M.D., is engaged in clinical care of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other gastrointestinal motility disorders. She has an active research program studying patients with IBS, constipation and diarrhea.

Focus areas

Dr. Saito's patient-oriented research centers on studying:

  • Genetic and environmental contributors to IBS.
  • Patient education, diet and nutritional factors, and treatment efficacy in patients with IBS.

Significance to patient care

The ultimate goal of Dr. Saito's research program is to better understand the mechanisms underlying IBS so that scientists can identify and create better diagnostic tests and treatments.

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Primary Appointment

  1. Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine

Joint Appointment

  1. Consultant, Division of Epidemiology, Department of Quantitative Health Sciences

Academic Rank

  1. Associate Professor of Medicine

EDUCATION

  1. Fellow - Gastroenterology NIH Research Fellowship Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  2. Resident Gastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. MPH - Epidemiology, Health Services Research Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School Of Public Health
  4. Resident - Internal Medicine Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  5. Resident Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. MD The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  7. BA - Biology The Johns Hopkins University

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