Nida Karaliute Laurin, MD
Postgraduate Education:
2005-2006 Fellowship, Multiple Sclerosis and Immunology, University of New Mexico,
2002-2005 Residency, Neurology, University of New Mexico, Chief Resident (2004-2005)
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
Education
1993 Medical Degree, Vilnius University School ofMedicine, Vilnius, Lithuania
Honors
Certificate of Appreciation for Student Teaching, University of New Mexico, 2005
Honors Diploma (equivalent to summa cum laude), Vilnius University School of Medicine
Research Experiences/Presentations
I. Laurin N.K., Ford C.C. Glatiramer acetate as therapy for multiple sclerosis. Book chapter.
Multiple Sclerosis Therapeutics, 3rd edition, 2007.
2 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.
3. Laurin N. Transverse Myelitis in New Mexico: diagnosis, treatment, and outcome. Platform
presentation, Research Day, University ofNew Mexico Department ofNeurology, June 2005.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Laurinaviciene N. Wide Clinical Spectrum of Pediatric Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating
Polyneuropathies. Platform presentation, Research Day, University ofNew Mexico Department of
Neurology, June 2003.
7. 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.Vo1.51.31.l49; Poster presentation, Annual Meeting of the European Academy of
Allergology and Clinical Immunology, 1996
8. Blaziene A., Kvedariene V., Laurinaviciene N. Clinical significance of allergic sensitization in
outpatient department. European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 1995.N.26.
Vo1.50.203; Poster presentation, 16th European Congress of Allergology and Clinical Immunology,
1995
9. 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, botulinum toxin
Management of spasticity with Intrathecal Baclofen pump
Headaches
Licenses/Certifications
2007 American Board of’Psychiatry and Neurology – Board certified, Neurology
2006 AZ Medical License
2005 NM 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
Languages
English – fluent,
Lithuanian – native
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Neurology
American Headache Society
Employment Experiences
2010 Neurologist, NKL Neurology, Scottsdale, AZ
2006-2010 Neurologist, Scottsdale Neurological Consultants, Scottsdale, AZ
2005-2006 Staffphysician, Department ofNeurology, University ofNew Mexico
1991-1993 Nurse (part time), Department of Chemotherapy, Lithuanian Center of Oncology,
Vilnius, Lithuania
1990-1991 Nurse (part time), Cardiac rcu, Vilnius University Hospital Antakalnio Clinics,
Vilnius, Lithuania
1986-1987 Front office staff, Lukiskiu Outpatient Clinic, Vilnius, Lithuania
