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Ligia Onofrei
( out of 153 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

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 153 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.

    February 13, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Onofrei is very thorough and explains everything clearly. She seems to really care about my overall health. She takes the time to explain everything so I can understand her.

    February 12, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Ligia was professional and efficient in completing the EEG. Excellent communication through out the procedure. I¿ve had prior EEG¿s and she did very well in all aspects. Brad Billger Hailey, Idaho

    February 01, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Super bed side manner, excellent care

    January 29, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    She was very nice and professional

    January 29, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Onofrei's medical knowledge and analysis are first-rate. Her inter-personal skills and patient dedication are a credit to herself and to University of Utah Health. Very glad she has been my provider. Always feel comfortable as she is genuinely interested in listening and makes you feel she really cares. Her testing was amazing and her interpretations made me happy that the conditions previously diagnosed by other doctors were dismissed after the tests. Bravo Zulu.

    January 26, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very very qualified

    January 20, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Doctor Onofrei is very caring and very thorough she really seems to care about me

    January 12, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Onofrei and her MA are amazing!

    January 09, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Really personable, took her time, explained the process as she went. So good.

  • 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 -Primary
    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
    Neurology - University of Utah Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Colorado School of Medicine M.D.
    Majors: Biology, Chemistry - University of Colorado Colorado Springs B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

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