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50 4.8 out of 5 Patient Rating

Languages Spoken: English

Naomi Laird, PA-C, Physician Assistant with the Foot and Ankle Service at the University of Utah Orthopedic Center. Specializes in foot and ankle care at the UUOC and general orthopedics one day a week at the VA. Naomi’s clinical interests include patient education for various foot and ankle conditions, sports injuries of the foot and ankle, diabetic foot complications, non-operative fractures of the foot and ankle, arthritic conditions, plantar fasciitis and tendonitis of the foot and ankle. Special interest in the outcomes of extra corporal shock wave therapy for plantar fasciitis as well as other musculoskeletal muscle and tendon problems.

Naomi Laird completed her under graduate degree at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville in education with emphasis in Physical Education and Health Education. Naomi taught special education in Wisconsin before going on to Northern Illinois for her master’s degree with emphasis in cardiac rehab and a minor in athletic training. Upon completing the academic portion of her master’s Naomi was the Head Athletic Trainer at Rocky Mountain College in Billings Montana. It was there, that Naomi pursued her Physician Assistant degree. Specializing in Orthopedics was the natural fit transitioning from athletic training to orthopedic surgery. During her years as a physician assistant Naomi has written a chapter on diabetic foot disorders and there treatments which was published in a prominent orthopedic surgery textbook. While employed at the University of Iowa Naomi was also the clinical coordinator for an FDA study regarding total ankle arthroplasty. While employed in Louisville Kentucky, Naomi primary non operative orthopedic provider for the Louisville Ballet.

Clinical Locations

University Orthopaedic Center

801-587-7109-Ext.3

590 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT  84108
Map

Specialties

  • Physician Assistant
  • Foot and Ankle
  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Orthopaedics - Advanced Practice Clinician
Board Certification National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Patient Rating

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.8/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.8/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.8/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.4/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

4.8/ 5

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

UofU Patient March 22, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient March 21, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient March 17, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

PA Laird was excellent.

UofU Patient March 06, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very thorough

UofU Patient February 28, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient February 18, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

She was great! Easy to relate to. Open about what she was learning as she examined my foot. Clear in sharing about my problem and ways it is worked with. She also said the goal is improvement, and that "cure" is unlikely. I appreciate her candor.

UofU Patient February 05, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Good listening skills. Proceeded to set me up with another provider who had the right specialty for my additional issues.

UofU Patient February 04, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

PA Naomi Laird is truly a treasure. She was empathetic to my anxiety treated me with respect. I cant express enough how wonderful she is.

UofU Patient January 30, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Nixon is an incredible orthopedic doctor. His bedside manner is impeccable and his true caring for me was evident. I feel blessed to have had him as my surgeon

UofU Patient January 29, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Naomi was very nice and a fun and interesting person to meet! She's a great member of the team I'm sure she'll be missed when she retires.

UofU Patient January 13, 2022
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

The staff have always been outstanding.

UofU Patient January 10, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very impressed with care provider. She listened, took great care in her exam and made very helpful suggestions to help my condition. I will recommend her to anyone needing foot care.

UofU Patient January 09, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very informative and helpful.

UofU Patient December 14, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Just my toes nails trim I get every 8 weeks.

UofU Patient December 10, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with Naomi Laird, PA. Very experienced practitioner who went out of her way over Thanksgiving weekend to help me with a post op splint issue.

UofU Patient December 06, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Naomi Laird is the best! She is of course super knowledgeable and an expert in her line of work, but she also is nice and interactions are fun.

UofU Patient November 28, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Naomi Laird was Absolutely wonderful. One of the most site specific thorough exams I've ever had

UofU Patient November 26, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Naomi explained things throughly.

UofU Patient November 25, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

I was frustrated that I was just told I would have to make another appointment to get relief.

UofU Patient November 21, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Naomi is "on her game."

UofU Patient November 13, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient November 04, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely loved Dr. Laird. She went so far above my expectations. She was so attentive and caring. I couldn't ask for a better Doctor.

UofU Patient October 26, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Naomi was great explaining the treatment process and potential outcome

UofU Patient October 25, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I have seen Naomi before and she is excellent!

UofU Patient October 20, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Naomi has taken great care of me. She has been available to answer my questions outside of clinic hours and really cares about how I'm doing.

UofU Patient October 17, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

had med assistant make appointment with Dr Beals for next week

UofU Patient October 13, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome. Shared with me the trick of covering my "boot cast" with a pillow case while in bed. She was great in explaining my procedure to me.

UofU Patient October 11, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

She took time.to explain many theories and possibilities and was great to answer questions

UofU Patient October 11, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Yes, a follow-up to see a cardiovascular sergion

UofU Patient October 09, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Saltzman, Naomi, the PA and all of the staff were engaged and wonderful and explained things so well. I really felt like the cared.

UofU Patient October 07, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

They are all outstanding and I've never has a bad experience.

UofU Patient September 10, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

She was great. She listened to me, took my concerns into account, explained things well, was very genuine, and cared about my long term treatment.

UofU Patient August 23, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Explanations for my problem and future care were very clear and concise.

UofU Patient August 15, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Too bad she can't do my surgery, I loved her information on everything

UofU Patient August 02, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Knowledgeable, expert handling of feet, focused and efficient

UofU Patient July 31, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Naomi taught me some neat information.

UofU Patient July 27, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

PA excellent!

UofU Patient July 12, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Naomi Laird was very interested, concerned and professional.

UofU Patient July 12, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Explanations very thorough and understandable. Practitioner obviously very knowledgeable and skilled.

UofU Patient July 10, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very clear

UofU Patient July 07, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I feel that Naomi Laird really listened to me. I have a lot of issues with my feet and she took time to listen and talk to me about what can be done for my conditions. She is my favorite!

UofU Patient June 29, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

she gave me support and recognized that I had spasms.

UofU Patient June 29, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Ms. Naomi Laird used comparisons of x-rays from different visits to show how the swelling had not changed, or how it had swelling around the joint. I was impressed by how much time she spent. I had been given two different sets of antibiotics before I saw her. and she ended starting another set after two weeks (Bactrium)because. new swing started. and he fit me in 3 days later incase I need to be seen by a surgeon. to have it cleaned out. from a dirty nail wound 4 weeks earlier.

UofU Patient June 13, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I do feel like the end of the appointment got rushed due to the X-ray taking up time. I would've happily come earlier to do that before my appointment if someone told me to

UofU Patient June 12, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

excellent experience and care from an obviously experienced provider who took the time to explain what I had done to my ankle and why it mattered and carefully reviewed my x-ray with me, excellent people skills

UofU Patient June 07, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Naomi Laird is a treasure, she is knowledgeable and put together a reasonable treatment plan with instructions I could readily follow. I really appreciate her care and concern.

UofU Patient May 29, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Naomi is a fantastic physician. she is very knowledgeable and professional and she was also very helpful in treating my problem.

UofU Patient May 29, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

felt a connection when she entered the exam room. she asked straightforward questions and her answers were very understandable. She listened. so far, I feel confident in the added test and then, meeting with her again to learn the results and talk about where to go from there. I like it when she said my goals are their goals i e getting my life back the way it was as much as possible

UofU Patient May 26, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Laird was very kind and thorough

UofU Patient May 20, 2021
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

the PA was thorough and explained everything well.

Naomi Laird, PA-C, Physician Assistant with the Foot and Ankle Service at the University of Utah Orthopedic Center. Specializes in foot and ankle care at the UUOC and general orthopedics one day a week at the VA. Naomi’s clinical interests include patient education for various foot and ankle conditions, sports injuries of the foot and ankle, diabetic foot complications, non-operative fractures of the foot and ankle, arthritic conditions, plantar fasciitis and tendonitis of the foot and ankle. Special interest in the outcomes of extra corporal shock wave therapy for plantar fasciitis as well as other musculoskeletal muscle and tendon problems.

Naomi Laird completed her under graduate degree at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville in education with emphasis in Physical Education and Health Education. Naomi taught special education in Wisconsin before going on to Northern Illinois for her master’s degree with emphasis in cardiac rehab and a minor in athletic training. Upon completing the academic portion of her master’s Naomi was the Head Athletic Trainer at Rocky Mountain College in Billings Montana. It was there, that Naomi pursued her Physician Assistant degree. Specializing in Orthopedics was the natural fit transitioning from athletic training to orthopedic surgery. During her years as a physician assistant Naomi has written a chapter on diabetic foot disorders and there treatments which was published in a prominent orthopedic surgery textbook. While employed at the University of Iowa Naomi was also the clinical coordinator for an FDA study regarding total ankle arthroplasty. While employed in Louisville Kentucky, Naomi primary non operative orthopedic provider for the Louisville Ballet.

Academic Locations

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Orthopaedics - Advanced Practice Clinician
Board Certification National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Education History

Undergraduate Rocky Mountain College
Physician Assistant
B.S., 1998
Graduate Training Northern Illinois University
Education
Master's, 1994
Undergraduate University of Wisconsin-Platterville
Health Education
B.S., 1986

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