Ligia Onofrei,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, Romanian
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.
Clinical Locations
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Neurology
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Neuromuscular |
| Board Certification | American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine) |
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.
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
4.7/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 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
October 17, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Onofrei is awesome. She's always professional and gentle. She's extremely good at giving injections.
UofU Patient
October 13, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Onofrei is an excellent and caring physician.
UofU Patient
September 16, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Onofrei is always a very knowledgeable and patient practitioner. She actually listens to me and will take the time to address any questions or concerns I have. She explains things very well and I can tell she genuinely cares about me and how I am doing.
UofU Patient
September 09, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Onofrie always is thorough, most of my questions are answered in the conversations.
UofU Patient
July 18, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Concerned when dr told me what was happening
UofU Patient
July 03, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Onofrei is an amazing doctor! She listens to me and includes me in the discussions and decisions about my care. You can tell she cares and wants to make things better for you. I trust her with my life.
UofU Patient
June 26, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Onofrie is always pleasant, professional, and thorough. She answers my questions, and makes me feel hopeful, and comfortable.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Onofrei is a wonderful doctor who is knowledgeable and includes me in every decision
UofU Patient
June 06, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Onofrei is amazing! She always listens to me and takes as much time as we need. I never feel rushed. She is also really open if it's something she's not sure about. I would recommend her to anyone needing a neurologist.
UofU Patient
May 21, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Onofrei is a first class physician.
UofU Patient
April 25, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I appreciate Dr. Onofrei taking the time to access my neurological issues.
UofU Patient
April 20, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I went in expecting a procedure on my back and was quite surprised when it turned out to be a procedure for my hand, which I have been complaining about for almost a year and no one has done any thing about it and now all of a sudden they are all concerned about it
UofU Patient
April 10, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Onofrei is wonderful
UofU Patient
March 25, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Onofrei is amazing! She explains things soo well and makes me feel cared about and listened to.
UofU Patient
March 13, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Onofrei is the best provider I've ever met. She's caring, kind, involved, and briliant
UofU Patient
February 16, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr was very pleasant and very knowledgeable about my needs. Dr has always treated my situation in the best way, she is a very caring individual.
UofU Patient
February 07, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
All good.
UofU Patient
January 22, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
She had dismissed me on paper before she ever saw me. Wish I had known that before I traveled through 3 states and spent nearly $1000! Arrogant. Doesn't listen.
UofU Patient
January 21, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
January 06, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Took all the time necessary to discuss my case and reasure me. Never made me feel like just a "number".
UofU Patient
January 04, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Not there yet. Will know after my tests.
UofU Patient
December 31, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Onofrei is very capable and thorough. It is a pleasure to work with her. She has done an excellent job treating my problems. I also appreciate her working with tthe other doctorrs on my team. I am currently working with seven doctors at the South Jordan Clinic and she is one of the bestl.
UofU Patient
December 26, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Excellent teamwork, thank you!
UofU Patient
December 24, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I loved seeing Dr. O'Connor and the incredible amount of time he spent with me going through my records and concerns. He was genuine and thorough. I was also very pleased with Dr. Ligia V Onofrei, she definitely has a great knowledge of what she does and I am grateful for the opportunity to have met her & have been treated by her.
UofU Patient
December 20, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Onofrei is the most involved and attentive physician or care provider I've ever known. She's curious, focused, and seems completely disinterested in just moving through the appointment and on to the next, spending as much time as needed to understand and explain what's going on. She's fantastic, and I'm very fortunate to have her as my neurologist.
UofU Patient
December 11, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Again my doctors Is great she explains everything gives me lots of options And makes me feel like she's very concerned about my health
UofU Patient
November 28, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
We are very happy with the services provided by Dr. Onofrei. She was both professional (in listening and diagnosing) and compassionate and concerned (in diagnosing and explaining). We have a daughter who is actively engaged in an OB practice here in Salt Lake Valley, and Dr. Onofrei reminded us of our daughter. Dr. Onofrei was tops.
UofU Patient
November 22, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Excellent care and knowledge. I will return and recommend them to othersa.
UofU Patient
November 19, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr.Onofrei has been one of the best doctors I have ever seen in my life, the fact that she has never dismissed any of my symptoms and shows genuine concern has been a huge relief in this difficult diagnosis journey!
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.
Academic Locations
Clinical Neurosciences Center
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Neurology
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Neuromuscular |
| Board Certification | American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine) |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah Neuromuscular Medicine Fellow, 2015 |
| Residency | University of Utah Neurology Resident, 2014 |
| Professional Medical | University of Colorado School of Medicine Medicine M.D., 2010 |
| Undergraduate | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Majors: Biology, Chemistry B.A., 2006 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Onofrei LV, Henrie AM (2021). Cervical and Thoracic Spondylotic Myelopathies. Invited Review. Semin Neurol, 41(3), 239-246.
- 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.
- 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.
Book Chapter
- 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.