Nida Laurin, M.D.

Office Address:

Scottsdale Neurological Consultants
9458 E. Ironwood Square Drive, #101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: (480)314-2099
Fax: (480)314-2313

Medical:

2006-2007
Neurologist - Scottsdale Neurological Consultants
Scottsdale, AZ

2005-2006
Staff Physician - Department of Neurology
University of New Mexico

1991-1993
Nurse (PT) - Department of Chemotherapy, Lithuanian Center of Oncology
Vilnius, Lithuania

1990-1991
Nurse (PT) - Cardiac ICU, Vilnius University Hospital Antakalnio Clinics
Vilnius Lithuania

1986-1987
Front Office Staff - Lukiskiu Outpatient Clinic
Vilnius, Lithuania

Post-Graduate Education:

2005-2006
Fellowship - Multiple Sclerosis and Immunology
University of New Mexico

2004-2005
Chief Resident - Neurology
University of New Mexico

2002-2005
Residency - Neurology
University of New Mexico

2001-2002
Internship
University of New Mexico

1996-1999
Residency - Neurology
Vilnius University

1994-1996
Residency - Internal Medicine
Vilnius University

1993-1994
Residency - General Medicine
Vilnius University

Graduate:

Medical Degree Vilnius University
School of Medicine
Vilnius, Lithuania

Honors:

• 2005 - Certificate of Appreciation for Student Teaching
  University of New Mexico
• Honors Diploma (equivalent to Summa Cum Laude)
  Vilnius University School of Medicine

Certification and Licensure:

2007
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Board Certified, Neurology

2006
Arizona Medical License

2005
New Mexico Medical License

2004
USMLE

2000
ECFMG

1999
Professional Qualification Certificate (Lithuanian equivalent to Board Certification) in Neurology

1996
Professional Qualification Certificate in Internal Medicine

1994
Professional Qualification Certificate in General Medicine

Professional Organizations:

• American Academy of Neurology
• American Medical Association

Research:

• Laurin N.K., Ford C.C. Glatiramer Acetate as therapy for Multiple Sclerosis. Book chapter. Multiple Sclerosis Therapeutics, 3rd edition.
• Laurin N. Transverse Myelitis in New Mexico: diagnosis, treatment, and outcome. Platform presentation, Multiple Sclerosis Forum for Trainees and Mentors, Santa Ana, New Mexico, September 2005.
• Laurin N. Transverse Myelitis in New Mexico: diagnosis, treatment, and outcome. Platform presentation, Research Day, University of New Mexico Department of Neurology, June 2005.
• Laurinaviciene N. MRI is useful in follow-up of Multiple Sclerosis patients. Platform presentation, Multiple Sclerosis Forum for Trainees and Mentors, Jackson, Wyoming, October 2004.
• Laurinaviciene N. MRI is useful in follow-up of Multiple Sclerosis patients. Platform presentation, Research Day, University of New Mexico Department of Neurology, June 2004.
• Laurinaviciene N. Wide Clinical Spectrum of Pediatric Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathies. Platform presentation, Research Day, University of New Mexico Department of Neurology, June 2003.
• Blaziene A., Kvedariene V., Laurinaviciene N., Satkauskas B. The importance of nasal lavage cytology in diagnosis of allergic rhinitis. European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 1996.Vol.51.31.149; Poster presentation, Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology, 1996
• Blaziene A., Kvedariene V., Laurinaviciene N. Clinical significance of allergic sensitization in outpatient department. European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 1995.N.26. Vol.50.203; Poster presentation, 16th European Congress of Allergology and Clinical Immunology, 1995
• Karaliute N. Use of cyclophosphamide in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus and nephropathy. Mentor: V.Razukas, M.D., Ph.D. Platform presentation, Lithuanian Medical Student Scientific Conference, June 1993.

Clinical Interests:

• Demyelinating diseases and Immunology
• Neuromuscular diseases and electrodiagnostic studies
• Botox
• Headaches

Languages:

• English - Fluent
• Lithuanian - Native
• Russian - Fluent

Personal Interests:

• Travel
• Outdoor Activities
• Theater
• Reading

Citizenship:

United States Citizen