About Laura Lewallen, MD
- Acute Orthopedic Injuries and Fractures
- Amniotic Band Syndrome
- Arthrogryposis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Gait Disorders
- Toe Walking
- Limb Length Discrepancy and Limb Differences
- Nerve or Tendon Injuries
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Osteomyelitis
- Pediatric Hand and Upper Limb Conditions
- Polydactyly
- Trigger Thumb
- Trauma
- Bone/Joint Infections
- Calcaneovalgus
- Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma
- Medical School:
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
- Residency:
- Mayo Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellowship:
- Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD | Shriner's Hospital for Children, Sacramento, CA | Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX
- Undergraduate Education:
- University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
- Board Certifications:
- Board Certified (Diplomate) - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Board Certified (Diplomate) - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (Active member 2024-present; Candidate member 2019-2024)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Active member 2024-present; Candidate member 2012-2024)
- Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (Active member 2023-present; Candidate member 2016-2022)
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand (Candidate member 2016-present)
- American Association for Hand Surgery (Candidate member 2016-present)
- Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (2012-present)
- MN Orthopaedic Society (2013-present)
My goal is to help patients and families feel comfortable and confident in the care they receive. I strive to treat every patient the way I would like my own family member to be treated.