Conor G. Loftus, M.D.

  1. Family Physician
  2. Gastroenterologist
  1. Phillips HR, Tome J, Loftus CG. 39-Year-Old Man With Reflux, Diarrhea, and Abdominal Pain. Mayo Clin Proc. 2025 May 2 Epub 2025 May 02
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  2. Wang XJ, Philpot L, Ebbert J, Dilmaghani S, Loftus C, Fox J, Palsson O. Digital Therapeutic Combining Hypnosis and Diaphragmatic Breathing Intervention for Functional Abdominal Bloating: A Feasibility Study. Clin Transl Gastroenterol. 2025 Apr 1; 16 (4):e00811 Epub 2025 Apr 01
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  3. Dunlay SM, Sangaralingham LR, Lampman MA, Ziegelbauer LL, Smith JL, Kall MM, Kinnucan JA, Farris KJ, Mattson JL, Storino CB, Loftus CG. Implementation of Billing for Patient Portal Messages as E-visits in a Large Integrated Health System. Ann Intern Med. 2025 Jan; 178 (1):11-19 Epub 2024 Dec 31
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  4. Morsi S, Linares Bolsegui M, Kobeissi H, Ghozy S, Kallmes DF, Kelley SR, Mathis KL, Dozois EJ, Loftus CG, Bendel EC, Vidal V, Thompson SM. Common design and data elements on rectal artery embolization for treatment of symptomatic internal hemorrhoidal disease: an interactive systematic review of clinical trials. CVIR Endovasc. 2024 May 11; 7 (1):45
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  5. Wang XJ, Ebbert JO, Loftus CG, Rosedahl JK, Philpot LM. Comorbid extra-intestinal central sensitization conditions worsen irritable bowel syndrome in primary care patients. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2023 Apr; 35 (4):e14546 Epub 2023 Feb 19
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  6. Hashi NJ, Kamboj AK, Loftus CG. 56-Year-Old Woman With Bilateral Lower Extremity Edema. Mayo Clin Proc. 2023 Apr; 98 (4):621-625 Epub 2023 Mar 03
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  7. Tome J, Kamboj AK, Loftus CG. Approach to Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction. Mayo Clin Proc. 2023 Mar; 98 (3):458-467
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  8. Savitz ST, Nyman MA, Kaduk A, Loftus C, Phelan S, Barry BA. Association of Patient and System-Level Factors With Social Determinants of Health Screening. Med Care. 2022 Sep 1; 60 (9):700-708 Epub 2022 July 22
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  9. Havlichek D 3rd, Aseem O, Loftus C. 50-Year-Old Man With Epigastric Abdominal Pain. Mayo Clin Proc. 2022 May; 97 (5):1003-1007
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  10. Loftus CG, Ebbert JO, Aakre CA, Caine NA, DeZutter MA, Eastman RJ, Fischer SM, Gilman EA, Johnson MG, Luedtke CA, Mohabbat AB, Reinschmidt KJ, Roellinger DL, Sanchez W, Philpot LM. Creation of a Multispecialty Clinic for Patients with Central Sensitization-Based Chronic Pain Conditions. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes. 2022 Feb; 6 (1):45-54 Epub 2021 Dec 23
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  11. Tome J, Kamboj AK, Loftus CG. 69-Year Old Man With Dysphagia and Nasal Regurgitation. Mayo Clin Proc. 2021 Nov; 96 (11):2917-2922
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  12. Moeschler SM, Pollard EM, Pingree MJ, Pittelkow TP, Bendel MA, Mauck WD, Watson JC, Eldrige JS, Loftus CG, Hooten WM. Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block vs trigger point injections for chronic abdominal wall pain: a randomized clinical trial. Pain. 2021 Jun 1; 162 (6):1800-1805
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  13. Philpot LM, Ramar P, Sanchez W, Ebbert JO, Loftus CG. Effect of Integrated Gastroenterology Specialists in a Primary Care Setting: a Retrospective Cohort Study. J Gen Intern Med. 2021 May; 36 (5):1279-1284 Epub 2020 Nov 20
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  14. Reed JM, Hogan BM, Nasser-Ghodsi N, Loftus CG. Management of Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Acute Pancreatitis in a Nondiabetic Patient. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes. 2021 Apr; 5 (2):520-524 Epub 2021 Apr 08
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  15. Reed JM, Hogan BM, Nasser-Ghodsi N, Loftus CG. Management of Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Acute Pancreatitis in a Nondiabetic Patient. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes. 2021 Feb; 5 (1):230-235 Epub 2021 Feb 26
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  16. Vege SS, Horibe M, Chari ST, Clemens MA, Loftus CG, Enders FT. A single center randomized double blind controlled trial of pentoxifylline in acute pancreatitis: Challenges and opportunities. Pancreatology. 2020 Dec; 20 (8):1592-1597 Epub 2020 Oct 03
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  17. Storino CB, Watson JC, Sanchez W, Brown MJ, Tande AJ, Loftus CG. Revamping Outpatient Care for Patients Without COVID-19. Mayo Clin Proc. 2020 Sep; 95 (9S):S44-S46 Epub 2020 June 20
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  18. Zhao EE, Dornhoffer JR, Loftus C, Nguyen SA, Meyer TA, Dubno JR, McRackan TR. Association of Patient-Related Factors With Adult Cochlear Implant Speech Recognition Outcomes: A Meta-analysis. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Jul 1; 146 (7):613-620
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  19. Eneh P, Vijayvargiya P, Loftus C. The Cause of Melena in a Female with Von Hippel-Lindau Disease. Gastroenterology. 2020 Mar; 158 (4):e6-e8 Epub 2019 Sept 24
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  20. Philpot LM, Khokhar BA, DeZutter MA, Loftus CG, Stehr HI, Ramar P, Madson LP, Ebbert JO. Creation of a Patient-Centered Journey Map to Improve the Patient Experience: A Mixed Methods Approach. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes. 2019 Dec; 3 (4):466-475 Epub 2019 Sept 24
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  21. Chen JCY, Halawi H, Loftus CG. New Ascites and Omental Thickening in Ulcerative Colitis. Gastroenterology. 2019 Nov; 157 (5):e10-e11 Epub 2019 June 14
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  22. Eckmann JD, Kamboj AK, Loftus CG. 30-Year-Old Woman With Intractable Vomiting. Mayo Clin Proc. 2019 Oct; 94 (10):2117-2121
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  23. Kamboj AK, Hoversten P, Loftus CG. A Hypervascular Pancreatic Tumor. Gastroenterology. 2019 Jun; 156 (8):2146-2148 Epub 2018 Sept 18
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  24. Wilkinson JM, Cozine EW, Loftus CG. Gas, Bloating, and Belching: Approach to Evaluation and Management. Am Fam Physician. 2019 Mar 1; 99 (5):301-309
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  25. Hicks SB, Kamboj AK, Loftus CG. 39-Year-Old Woman With Constipation and Abdominal Pain. Mayo Clin Proc. 2018 Sep; 93 (9):1315-1319 Epub 2018 May 24
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  26. Niesen CR, Olson DM, Nowdesha KD, Tynsky DA, Loftus CG, Meiers SJ. Enhancing Self-management for Adults with Functional Abdominal Pain: A Registered Nurse-Led Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach. Gastroenterol Nurs. 2018 Jul/Aug; 41 (4):321-332
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  27. Schupack DA, Jansson-Knodell CL, Loftus CG. 44-Year-Old Man With Elevated Transaminases and Dyspnea on Exertion. Mayo Clin Proc. 2018 Jun; 93 (6):e59-e63 Epub 2018 Mar 14
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  28. Aseem O, Childs DS, Loftus CG. Diffuse Small Intestine Erosions and Ulcers in an Immunocompromised Host. Gastroenterology. 2018 Apr; 154 (5):1241-1243 Epub 2017 July 13
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  29. Brandler JG, Cotter TG, Loftus CG. 61-Year-Old Woman With Episodic Dysphagia and Chest Pain. Mayo Clin Proc. 2018 Feb; 93 (2):247-251 Epub 2017 Dec 16
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  30. Nehra AK, Alexander JA, Loftus CG, Nehra V. Proton Pump Inhibitors: Review of Emerging Concerns. Mayo Clin Proc. 2018 Feb; 93 (2):240-246
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  31. Chirapongsathorn S, Krittanawong C, Enders FT, Pendegraft R, Mara KC, Borah BJ, Visscher SL, Loftus CG, Shah VH, Talwalkar JA, Kamath PS. Incidence and cost analysis of hospital admission and 30-day readmission among patients with cirrhosis. Hepatol Commun. 2018 Feb; 2 (2):188-198 Epub 2018 Jan 18
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  32. Eckmann JD, Chedid VG, Loftus CG. A rational approach to the patient with hematochezia. Curr Opin Gastroenterol. 2018 Jan; 34 (1):38-45
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  33. Kamboj AK, Cotter TG, Loftus CG. 69-Year-Old Man With Abdominal Pain and Obstipation. Mayo Clin Proc. 2017 Sep; 92 (9):1422-1426 Epub 2017 July 20
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  34. Sepiashvili L, Dahl AR, Meeusen JW, Loftus CG, Donato LJ. A Man with Recurrent Ascites after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Clin Chem. 2017 Jul; 63 (7):1199-1202
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  35. Majumder S, Shergill S, Loftus CG. A Young Man With Abdominal Pain, Weight Loss, and Jaundice. Gastroenterology. 2017 Jun; 152 (8):1836-1838 Epub 2017 May 04
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  36. Cotter TG, Buckley NS, Loftus CG. Approach to the Patient With Hematochezia. Mayo Clin Proc. 2017 May; 92 (5):797-804
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  37. Cotter TG, Gurney M, Loftus CG. Gas and Bloating-Controlling Emissions: A Case-Based Review for the Primary Care Provider. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016 Aug; 91: (8)1105-13.
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  38. Bledsoe AC, Zakko L, Loftus CG. 76-Year-Old Man With Abdominal Pain, Fever, and Maculopapular Rash. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016 Aug; 91 (8):1114-7 Epub 2016 May 26
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  39. Cotter TG, Al-Bawardy B, Loftus CG. 58-Year-Old Woman With Melena. Mayo Clin Proc. 2015 Aug; 90(8):e83-7.
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  40. Hsieh J, Elson P, Otvos B, Rose J, Loftus C, Rahmathulla G, Angelov L, Barnett GH, Weil RJ, Vogelbaum MA. Tumor progression in patients receiving adjuvant whole-brain radiotherapy vs localized radiotherapy after surgical resection of brain metastases. Neurosurgery. 2015 Apr; 76 (4):411-20
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  41. Podjasek JO, Loftus CG, Smyrk TC, Wieland CN. Adult-onset systemic Langerhans cell histiocytosis mimicking inflammatory bowel disease: the value of skin biopsy and review of cases of Langerhans cell histiocytosis with cutaneous involvement seen at the Mayo Clinic. Int J Dermatol. 2014 Mar; 53(3):305-11. Epub 2013 Apr 28
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  42. Loftus C, Litin SC, Bundrick JB. Clinical pearls in gastroenterology 2012. Dis Mon. 2014; 60(7):306-13.
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  43. Sweetser S, Loftus CG. Massive hepatic echinococcosis. Hepatology. 2011 May; 53(5):1771-2.
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  44. McCoy CP, Halvorsen AJ, Loftus CG, McDonald FS, Oxentenko AS. Effect of 16-hour duty periods on patient care and resident education. Mayo Clin Proc. 2011 Mar; 86 (3):192-6 Epub 2011 Feb 09
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  45. Rao AS, Loftus CG, Baron TH. Buried bumper syndrome arising from a percutaneous endoscopic cecostomy tube. Gastrointest Endosc. 2011 Jan; 73(1):168-9. Epub 2010 Jul 03.
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  46. Small AJ, Loftus CG, Smyrk TC, Baron TH. A case of IgG4-associated cholangitis and autoimmune pancreatitis responsive to corticosteroids. Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Dec; 5(12):707-12. Epub 2008 Oct 28.
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  47. Lassi NK, Anavekar NS, Loftus CG. 62-year-old man with weight loss and abdominal pain. Mayo Clin Proc. 2007 Aug; 82(8):993-8.
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  48. Loftus CG, Loftus EV Jr, Harmsen WS, Zinsmeister AR, Tremaine WJ, Melton LJ, Sandborn WJ. Update on the incidence and prevalence of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis in Olmsted County, Minnesota, 1940-2000. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2007 Mar; 13 (3):254-61
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  49. Baron TH, Loftus CG. Successful transanal direct percutaneous ileostomy for management of small bowel pseudo-obstruction after subtotal colectomy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2006 Nov; 64(5):837-8. Epub 2006 Jul 26.
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  50. Vyas H, Driscoll DJ, Cetta F, Loftus CG, Connolly HM. Gastrointestinal bleeding and protein-losing enteropathy after the fontan operation. Am J Cardiol. 2006 Sep 1; 98(5):666-7. Epub 2006 Jul 07.
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  51. Loftus EV Jr, Harewood GC, Loftus CG, Tremaine WJ, Harmsen WS, Zinsmeister AR, Jewell DA, Sandborn WJ. PSC-IBD: a unique form of inflammatory bowel disease associated with primary sclerosing cholangitis. Gut. 2005 Jan; 54 (1):91-6
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  52. Loftus CG, Egan LJ, Sandborn WJ. Cyclosporine, tacrolimus, and mycophenolate mofetil in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2004 Jun; 33: (2)141-69, vii.
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  53. Loftus CG, Loftus EV Jr, Sandborn WJ. Cyclosporin for refractory ulcerative colitis. Gut. 2003 Feb; 52 (2):172-3
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  54. Loftus CG, Harewood GC, Cockerill FR 3rd, Murray JA. Clinical features of patients with novel Yersinia species. Dig Dis Sci. 2002 Dec; 47 (12):2805-10
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  55. Loftus CG, Harewood GC, Baron TH. Assessment of predictors of response to neostigmine for acute colonic pseudo-obstruction. Am J Gastroenterol. 2002 Dec; 97(12):3118-22.
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  56. Loftus CG, Murray JA. Diagnosis and management of celiac sprue: case study and commentary. Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management. 2002; 9:341-49.