CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSVIDEOSLoralei Lacina Thornburg, M.D.(Pronouns: she/her/hers)Contact InformationPhone NumbersAppointment: (585) 487-3350Administrative: (585) 275-7480Fax: (585) 256-1416A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocations990 South Ave, Ste 105Highland Professional Office BldgRochester, NY 14620-2740Obstetrics and Gynecology: (585) 341-6734Additional LinksMaternal-Fetal CareFaculty AppointmentsProfessor - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD) James R. Woods, Jr. Professorship in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD) Patient Care SettingObstetrics & GynecologyBiographyDr. Thornburg joined the faculty of the University of Rochester in June 2008. She received her undergraduate degree from Kalamazoo College graduating cum laude, and her medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan where she received the David S. Diamond Memorial Award in Obstetrics and Gynecology and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York in 2005, where she also served as administrative chief resident during the final year of her residency. Dr. Thornburg completed her fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine (Perinatology- High Risk Obstetrics) at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York in 2008. She received the Ward L Ekas, the George C. Trombetta, the Obstetrical Perinatology, Dr. Curtis J. Lund, and the Creog Awards for leadership and teaching during the course of her residency, and the Todd Faculty Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine Award during her fellowship. She is a board-certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Maternal Fetal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Active areas of research include maternal obesity, ultrasound and resident education.Professional BackgroundDr. Thornburg completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and her fellowship in Maternal fetal medicine at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. She received the Ward L Ekas, the George C. Trombetta, the Obstetrical Perinatology, Dr. Curtis J. Lund, and the Creog Awards for leadership and teaching during the course of her residency, and the Todd Faculty Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine Award during her fellowship, and the CREOG award for teaching as a junior faculty member. She is a board-certified in both general Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Maternal-Fetal Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.ResearchDr. Thornburg's research interest include obesity and impact on ultrasound visualization, accuracy and birth weight prediction. Addition areas of interest include maternal diabetes, especially in the obese patient, and the impact on pregnancy outcomes as well as preterm PROM. She currently is engaged in active research in the affects and care of women with obesity in pregnancy, and the education of residents using simulation based teaching.CredentialsSpecialtiesMaternal and Fetal Medicine - American Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyObstetrics and Gynecology - American Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyEducation2001MD | Wayne State University School of MedicinePost-doctoral Training & Residency07/01/2005 - 06/30/2008Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center07/01/2002 - 06/30/2005Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Rochester Medical Center07/01/2001 - 06/30/2002Internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Rochester Medical CenterVIEW ALL expand_moreAwards2019 - 2020The Herbert Mapstone Prize for Excellence in Second Year Teaching Class of 2020Sponsor: University of RochesterLocation: Rochester, NY2010 - 2012Educational: George W. Corner Dean's Teaching FellowshipSponsor: URMC2010 - 2011Teaching: Best Outside Speaker AwardSponsor: Given to the highest rated speaker for ED residency educationLocation: Rochester, NY2009Teaching: CREOG national faculty teaching awardSponsor: ACOG/CREOG2008Clinical: Todd Faculty Fellowship in Maternal Fetal MedicineLocation: University of Rochester2007Research: Roy M. Pitkin Award- Outstanding article award in Obstetrics & GynecologySponsor: ACOGLocation: San Diego2007Teaching: Medical Student Teaching Appreciation AwardLocation: University of Rochester2005Leadership: Ward L. Ekas Award: Chief resident demonstrating excellence in professional responsibility and leadershipSponsor: University of Rochester2005George C. Trombetta AwardSponsor: University of Rochester2005The Obstetrical Perinatology AwardSponsor: University of Rochester2004 - 2005Administrative Chief Resident AppointmentLocation: University of Rochester2004Dr. Curtis J. Lund AwardSponsor: Most meritorious scientific paper presented on Resident's DayLocation: University of Rochester2004Medical Student Teaching Appreciation AwardLocation: University of Rochester2002Ortho-McNeil AwardSponsor: First year resident with highest result on CREOG inservice examLocation: University of Rochester2001David S. Diamond Memorial Award:Sponsor: Student distinguishing themselves above all others in Ob/gynLocation: Wayne State University2001Alpha Omega AlphaLocation: Wayne State UniversityVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles12/2019Evans AT, Szlachetka K, Thornburg LL. "Ultrasound Assessment of the Intrauterine Device." Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America. 2019 Dec 0; 46(4):661-681. Epub 2019 Oct 03. 5/2019Toscano M; Grace D; Pressman EK; Thornburg LL. "Does transvaginal ultrasound at 13-15 weeks improve anatomic survey completion rates in obese patients?". Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine. 2019; 23: 1-7.2/5/2019Toscano M, Thornburg LL. "Neurological diseases in pregnancy." Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology.. 2019 Feb 5; Epub 2019 Feb 05. Books & Chapters2019 Chapter Title: Obstetrical management of life-limiting fetal conditions. Book Title: Perinatal Palliative Care Author List: Westen L. Hollenbach S. Thornburg LL. Published By: Denney-Kolch E 20192018 Chapter Title: Neurology Emergencies in Pregnancy Book Title: in Obstetric Intensive Care Manual Author List: Thornburg, LL Edited By: Ed: MR. Foley, T Strong Jr., TJ. Garite Published By: McGraw-Hill Education 20182018 Book Title: Neurologic Care in Obstetrical Patients Author List: Ed: Ciafaloni, Thornburg, Bushnell Published By: Oxford 2018VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSVideosplay_circle_filledLoralei L. 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