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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.

    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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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    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.

    August 14, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Good care, good follow through. Took time to answer questions and provided needed information.

    August 13, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    She is the reason for my overall rating of 10!!!

    August 13, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Very knowledgeable and helpful.

    August 13, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Saw Laura for my post op exam. She addressed my concerns and questions, presented as professional and personable.

    July 09, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Doctor Laura is a professional in the trues sense. She makes sure that you are prepared and is willing to take the time to answer any questions.

    July 04, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Laura was concerned for me as an individual and went out of her way to make sure I was taken care of.

    May 28, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    She is the best in the business.

    May 14, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I really appreciate Laura's considerate care!

  • 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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