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Ligia Onofrei
( out of 216 reviews )

Ligia Onofrei, MD

Languages spoken: English, Romanian

Clinical Locations

South Jordan Health Center

South Jordan
801-213-4500
  • Dr. Ligia Onofrei is an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Utah and faculty member of the Neuromuscular Division. Dr. Onofrei also serves as the director of the Jack H. Petajan Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory and the associate program director for the adult neurology residency program. Dr. Onofrei completed her neurology residency training, as well as her neuromuscular training, at the University of Utah. In addition to the treatment and evaluation of neuromuscular disorders, Dr. Onofrei has a special interest in exploring the interplay between neurological disorders and degenerative spine disorders. Dr. Onofrei is passionate about teaching and has developed lectures and curricula for trainees at all stages: medical students, physician-assistant students, residents, and fellows.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 216 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

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    June 29, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very knowledgeable and caring

    June 25, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She was knowledgeable about my condition which very few drs. know about.

    June 13, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Onofrei explained everything very clearly. She really seams to care about my health and well being.

    June 13, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Onofrei is attentive, thorough and professional. She and her exceptional staff provide excellent care and are always responsive to my inquiries and concerns.

    April 24, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    She is very knowledgeable, well informed, efficient, kind, and thorough. She is highly recommended by me and my whole family.

    April 24, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Onofrei, is a very caring, smart,compassionate Dr. that takes the time to know ME. She is always up to date on my history and is aware of my illness. Offering me her perspective but also wanting to know mine. I would highly recommend her, and have.

    April 18, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Also very professional

    April 15, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Ligia V Onofrei is a great provider. She is very informative and is always looking into what is best for her patients. I've really appreciated everything she has done to try helping me in my medical journey.

    April 13, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very kind, professional, & reassuring

  • Dr. Ligia Onofrei is an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Utah and faculty member of the Neuromuscular Division. Dr. Onofrei also serves as the director of the Jack H. Petajan Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory and the associate program director for the adult neurology residency program. Dr. Onofrei completed her neurology residency training, as well as her neuromuscular training, at the University of Utah. In addition to the treatment and evaluation of neuromuscular disorders, Dr. Onofrei has a special interest in exploring the interplay between neurological disorders and degenerative spine disorders. Dr. Onofrei is passionate about teaching and has developed lectures and curricula for trainees at all stages: medical students, physician-assistant students, residents, and fellows.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurology -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Neuromuscular Medicine - University of Utah Fellow
    Residency Neurology - University of Utah Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Colorado School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Majors: Biology, Chemistry - University of Colorado Colorado Springs B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Onofrei LV (2024). Structural Myelopathies. Continuum (Minneap Minn), 30(1), 73-98. (Read full article)
    2. Onofrei LV, Henrie AM (2021). Cervical and Thoracic Spondylotic Myelopathies. Invited Review. Semin Neurol, 41(3), 239-246. (Read full article)
    3. Conger A, Sperry BP, Cheney CW, Burnham TM, Mahan MA, Onofrei LV, Cushman DM, Wagner GE, Shipman H, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL (2020). The Effectiveness of Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Axial Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review with Narrative Synthesis. Pain Med, 21(11), 2699-2712. (Read full article)
    4. Cushman DM, Strenn Q, Elmer A, Yang AJ, Onofrei L (2019). Complications Associated With Electromyography: A Systematic Review. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 99(2), 149-155. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Onofrei LV, Smith AG (2019). Chapter 33: Advocacy for patients with neuropathic pain. In Grisold W, Struhal W, Grisold T (Eds.), Advocacy in Neurology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.