Laura D. Wood
( out of 90 reviews )

Laura D. Wood, PA-C, MPAS

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

  • Laura has been a Physician Assistant since 2007, graduating from Wichita State University in Kansas. She has worked at the University of Utah Hospital for the entirety of her career starting with Cardiothoracic Surgery for 1 year, Vascular Surgery for 6 years and currently with Orthopaedic Surgery with the Adult Joint Reconstruction Team. She is thrilled about being a part of the care of Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction patients and working with the Department of Orthopaedics. Her favorite part of treating patients is seeing them throughout their complete treatment course: clinically before surgery, during the surgery and the hospital stay, and post operatively as they make their way back to their active and functional life style.




    Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant, Laura was born and raised in San Diego, California. She went to Kansas State University where she played Women's Volleyball and was a part of the Big 12 Championship Team in 2003. She loves being in the Wasatch Mountains: trail running, skiing and biking and being with her family.

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    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 90 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    February 11, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Very respectful of my needs

    February 05, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Wonderful PAC. Caring and compassionate. Fully explained everything she needed to do.

    January 29, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Laura is a great PA for Dr. Gilliland. If you can't get in to Dr. Gilliland, Laura does a great job and is very qualified.

    January 29, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Laura is great! She is very interested and caring! She answers questions and explains things clearly. She exhibits patience and is knowledgeable about procedures and processes. She goes out of her way to create a comfortable environment.

    January 22, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Very knowledgeable! Makes you feel comfortable and like the way she communicates.

    November 25, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Love Laura! She is knowledgeable and kind¿a credit to your facility

    October 15, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Excellent care giver

    October 01, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Very thorough, not willing to take risks. Willing to get second opinion from Dr. Gililland and careful and kind

    August 19, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Laura D. Wood, PAC is and has been a wonderful person, she has helped make this procedure a positive experience.

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  • Laura has been a Physician Assistant since 2007, graduating from Wichita State University in Kansas. She has worked at the University of Utah Hospital for the entirety of her career starting with Cardiothoracic Surgery for 1 year, Vascular Surgery for 6 years and currently with Orthopaedic Surgery with the Adult Joint Reconstruction Team. She is thrilled about being a part of the care of Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction patients and working with the Department of Orthopaedics. Her favorite part of treating patients is seeing them throughout their complete treatment course: clinically before surgery, during the surgery and the hospital stay, and post operatively as they make their way back to their active and functional life style.




    Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant, Laura was born and raised in San Diego, California. She went to Kansas State University where she played Women's Volleyball and was a part of the Big 12 Championship Team in 2003. She loves being in the Wasatch Mountains: trail running, skiing and biking and being with her family.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Midlevel

    Education history

    Graduate Training Physician Assistant - Wichita State University Master's
    Life Sciences - Kansas State University B.S.

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