Dr. Laura Lafave, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*•Female•Age 52

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*

Dr. Laura Lafave, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Minneapolis, MN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lafave has extensive experience in Diabetes & Glucose Monitoring, Thyroid Disorders, and Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 2006. She is affiliated with Hennepin Healthcare. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

Dr. Laura Lafave, MD

Practice

715 S 8th St Minneapolis, MN 55404
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(612) 873-6963
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(612) 873-6963

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lafave specializes in the area of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Lafave's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lafave

4.2
14 ratings, 2 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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It is difficult to schedule with Dr. Lafave, she is very popular! As the other reviewer stated, for Hashimoto's Disease, Dr. Lafave does not accept that food sensitivities and/or digestive issues are at all related to having an autoimmune disorder. She is however, willing to prescribe natural thyroid replacement hormones. Therefore if your thyroid issue is stable, you are only needing your annual prescription refilled, and you prefer to use natural thyroid hormones, use her!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
dogmom in Minneapolis, MN – Oct 25, 2017
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I've been a patient of Dr LaFave's for many years now. While she is very competent and has great patient skills, it is becoming increasingly difficult to get on her schedule. Frequently booked out months in advance w/ a seemingly full plate of diabetic patients, less than optimal for this thyroid patient. Dr LaFave does not seem up to date on Leaky Gut and how food sensitivities play a role in autoimmune diseases.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
9 others found this helpful
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL – Feb 12, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Laura Lafave, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Minneapolis, MN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lafave has extensive experience in Diabetes & Glucose Monitoring, Thyroid Disorders, and Osteoporosis...read more

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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  • University Of Minnesota / Saint Paul Campus

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Locations

Practice

HCMC CSC Pharmacy715 S 8th St Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Hennepin Healthcare701 Park Ave Minneapolis, MN 55415
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Practice

Office3800 Park Nicollet Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55416
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Practice

Office5653 Duluth St Golden Valley, MN 55422
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hennepin Healthcare

    701 Park Ave
    Minneapolis, MN 55415
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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