Ligia Onofrei
Rating: 4.8 of 5
( out of 211 reviews )

Ligia Onofrei, MD

Languages spoken: English, Romanian

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

South Jordan Health Center

5126 West Daybreak Parkway
South Jordan , UT 84009
801-213-4500
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  • 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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

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

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.8 out of 5
    4.8 /5
    ( out of 211 reviews )

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

    Patient Comments

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    October 30, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Onofrei is very caring for whatever needs and concerns that I have. She is very knowledgeable and talks to me so that I will/can understand every aspect of of my care and treatment. She also listens to ANY concerns that I may or questions I may have about Anything also!! I appreciate all she does and for helping me with my health. She also documents it so I can refer to it whenever I can and need to for any questions or what we had talked about at my appointment. She is so knowledgeable and very caring and helpful! I appreciate her and this rarity so very much. I THANK HER AND APPRECIATE HER SO VERY MUCH! I WOULD NOT go to anyone else!! I Trust her that much!!

    October 27, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Onofrei is the most kind and caring doc I've every had the pleasure of working with. I would recommend her to anyone.

    October 27, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Onerfrei was a pleasure to work with. The type of doctor I would recommend to family ?

    October 20, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Onofrei is one of the best I have seen for my medical issue. Her bedside manner showed she really cares and knows what she is talking about.

    September 29, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
    Rating: 4 out of 5

    Dr. Onofrei cares deeply for her patients. There are concerns regarding the time she is allowed to provide care in line with her passion and objectives.

    September 16, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Thank you for your professionalism!

    September 16, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Onofrei always takes the time to listen to concerns. She is very thorough in her exams. She tells you of things to look for physically so you know whether continued treatment is necessary.

    September 11, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I really appreciated the time she spent with me and the in depth explanation to my questions. There were many.

    September 08, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wonderful caring

  • 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 publication)
    2. Onofrei LV, Henrie AM (2021). Cervical and Thoracic Spondylotic Myelopathies. Invited Review. Semin Neurol, 41(3), 239-246. (Read full publication)
    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 publication)
    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 publication)

    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.