Sarah Lofgren, MD

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A Specialist in Infectious Disease

Sarah Lofgren, MD, is a board-certified expert in infectious diseases. She provides health education and counseling for acute and chronic infectious diseases.

Dr. Lofgren treats a variety of conditions, including:

  • Fungal diseases
  • Hepatitis C
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  • Mycobacterial infections, including tuberculosis
  • Orthopedic infections
  • Sexually transmitted diseases
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Staphylococcus aureus infections (staph)
  • Surgical site infections
  • Tickborne illnesses 
  • Travel advice and travel-related infections

Her services include:

  • Obtaining a patient’s medical history
  • Performing physical exams
  • Ordering, performing and interpreting lab and diagnostic tests
  • Providing health education and counseling

 

Speaks: English

Specialties

(218) 333-5100

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Infectious Disease: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Residency:
Internal Medicine: Emory University
Medical School:
Duke University, Durham, NC
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine: Infectious Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine

Experience & Research

Professional memberships:

  • American Federation for Medical Research
  • Infectious Disease Society of America
  • International AIDS Society
  • Research Society on Alcohol

Published research:

Challenges and adaptations of mental health services during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda. The Pan African Medical Journal (2024)

Sex-specific associations between cerebrospinal fluid inflammatory biomarkers and cognition in antiretroviral-naïve people with HIV in rural Uganda. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity (2024)

Recurrence of Symptoms Following Cryptococcal Meningitis: Characterizing a Diagnostic Conundrum With Multiple Etiologies. PubMed (2022)

Visit researchgate.net to view a full list of Dr. Lofgren’s published research.

Idea of Care

I grew up watching my father care for people from all walks of life in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Now, I’m doing the same in Bemidji. I believe in providing empathetic care for patients with a variety of infections and enjoy following their journey.

Personal Interests

Dr. Lofgren and her husband live in Bemidji with their daughter. They enjoy the outdoors, gardening, traveling and spending time with their church community.

Awards and Distinctions

University of Minnesota: Dr. Anne Joseph Early-Career Research Award (ERA) (2024)
University of Minnesota: Excellence in Team Science (2024)
University of Minnesota: Latterell Visiting Alumni Program (2023)

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