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Loralei Lacina Thornburg, M.D.

(Pronouns: she/her/hers)

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 487-3350

Administrative: (585) 275-7480

Fax: (585) 256-1416

Social Links

@drloralei

URMFGA member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

groupAn Accountable Health Partner

assignmentAccepting New Patients

Faculty Appointments

Patient Care Settings

Hospital Medicine, Imaging Sciences, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Biography

Dr. 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 Background

Dr. 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.

Research

Dr. 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.

Credentials

Specialties

    Education

    2001
    MD | Wayne State University School of Medicine

    Post-doctoral Training & Residency

    07/01/2005 - 06/30/2008
    Fellowship in Maternal and Fetal Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center

    07/01/2002 - 06/30/2005
    Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Rochester Medical Center

    07/01/2001 - 06/30/2002
    Internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Rochester Medical Center

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    Awards

    2019 - 2020
    The Herbert Mapstone Prize for Excellence in Second Year Teaching Class of 2020
    Sponsor: University of Rochester
    Location: Rochester, NY

    2010 - 2012
    Educational: George W. Corner Dean's Teaching Fellowship
    Sponsor: URMC

    2010 - 2011
    Teaching: Best Outside Speaker Award
    Sponsor: Given to the highest rated speaker for ED residency education
    Location: Rochester, NY

    2009
    Teaching: CREOG national faculty teaching award
    Sponsor: ACOG/CREOG

    2008
    Clinical: Todd Faculty Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine
    Location: University of Rochester

    2007
    Research: Roy M. Pitkin Award- Outstanding article award in Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Sponsor: ACOG
    Location: San Diego

    2007
    Teaching: Medical Student Teaching Appreciation Award
    Location: University of Rochester

    2005
    Leadership: Ward L. Ekas Award: Chief resident demonstrating excellence in professional responsibility and leadership
    Sponsor: University of Rochester

    2005
    George C. Trombetta Award
    Sponsor: University of Rochester

    2005
    The Obstetrical Perinatology Award
    Sponsor: University of Rochester

    2004 - 2005
    Administrative Chief Resident Appointment
    Location: University of Rochester

    2004
    Dr. Curtis J. Lund Award
    Sponsor: Most meritorious scientific paper presented on Resident's Day
    Location: University of Rochester

    2004
    Medical Student Teaching Appreciation Award
    Location: University of Rochester

    2002
    Ortho-McNeil Award
    Sponsor: First year resident with highest result on CREOG inservice exam
    Location: University of Rochester

    2001
    David S. Diamond Memorial Award:
    Sponsor: Student distinguishing themselves above all others in Ob/gyn
    Location: Wayne State University

    2001
    Alpha Omega Alpha
    Location: Wayne State University

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    Publications

    Journal Articles

    2022
    Dom, A.; Paraison, L.; Ganpo-Nkwenkwa, N.; Thornburg, L.; Hollenbach, S. "Patient body composition is largely ignored in evidence informing hypertension guidelines in pregnancy". American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2022; 226(1): S417.

    2022
    Olson-Chen, C.; Lennon, C.; Katzman, P.; Fernandez, I.; Thornburg, L. "Placenta Accreta Spectrum Diagnosed on Histopathology Increases the Risk of Secondary Postpartum Hemorrhage". American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2022; 226(1): S478.

    2022
    Orzolek, C.; Mather, A.; Ly, V.; Lin, J.; Szlachekta, K.; Betstadt, A.; Thornburg, L.; Pressman, E. "Does the COVID-19 pandemic alter management choice for nonviable pregnancy, ectopic, or termination?". American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2022; 226(1): S491.

    Books & Chapters

    2019
    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 2019

    2018
    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 2018

    2018
    Book Title: Neurologic Care in Obstetrical Patients
    Author List: Ed: Ciafaloni, Thornburg, Bushnell
    Published By: Oxford 2018

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