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Laura E. Moreno
( out of 63 reviews )

Laura E. Moreno, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Redwood Health Center

Redwood Urgent Care
Salt Lake City
801-213-9900
  • Dr. Laura (Eli) Moreno is a Family Medicine physician. She practices full spectrum family medicine with obstetrics at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Moreno earned a medical degree from the Universidad de Guadalajara in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico. She completed a surgical internship at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL and family medicine residency at Valley Family Medicine in Renton, WA.

    She is one of the faculty for the residency program at the University of Utah and has cultivated her career in academics through scholars programs at the University of Washington and Georgetown.

    Her outpatient clinical practice is at the Redwood Health Care Center in the University of Utah, which she joined August last year. Her passions are: serving the Hispanic and Refugee population in Salt Lake City and teaching residents and medical students the art of medicine with a focus on diversity and inclusion, cultural competency and woman's health.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 63 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.

    June 24, 2024
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Excelente profesional, amable, explica muy bien tu situación de salud, te indica con claridad los procedimientos a seguir y la forma de cumplir las prescripciones.

    June 22, 2024
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Moreno was fantastic. She listened to my concerns and helped me make informed decisions about my care. I really appreciate having her as my primary care doctor and trust her judgment.

    June 21, 2024
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Es una persona mu my amable y linda, me siento escuchada y entendida en un nivel que me permite sentir que realmente estoy recibiendo una atención personalizada y con respeto

    June 21, 2024
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    She is thorough, good listener, with an extremely comforting bedside manner.

    June 15, 2024
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Moreno is very thorough. Every visit I¿ve had with her she takes the time to find out how I¿m doing, is never in a rush and thoroughly explains her thoughts & opinion concerning my overall health as well as any symptoms I¿m experiencing and her recommendations.

    June 15, 2024
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    She¿s a very wonderful person everyone could ask for

    June 15, 2024
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Laure E. Moreno is one of the best doctors I¿ve ever had. I feel I am in excellent hands. She is efficient, shows great interest, is patient to listen to my concerns, addresses issues speedily, I can¿t say enough to convey the excellent experience I had on my first appointment. I highly recommend her as anyone¿s next MD.

    June 06, 2024
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Moreno is an excellent provider. Always knowledgeable and has great communication skills.

    June 06, 2024
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Moreno is a very good doctor . She¿s knowledgeable and kind .

  • Dr. Laura (Eli) Moreno is a Family Medicine physician. She practices full spectrum family medicine with obstetrics at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Moreno earned a medical degree from the Universidad de Guadalajara in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico. She completed a surgical internship at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL and family medicine residency at Valley Family Medicine in Renton, WA.

    She is one of the faculty for the residency program at the University of Utah and has cultivated her career in academics through scholars programs at the University of Washington and Georgetown.

    Her outpatient clinical practice is at the Redwood Health Care Center in the University of Utah, which she joined August last year. Her passions are: serving the Hispanic and Refugee population in Salt Lake City and teaching residents and medical students the art of medicine with a focus on diversity and inclusion, cultural competency and woman's health.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Family Medicine
    Board Certification
    American Board of Family Medicine

    Education history

    Professional Other Teaching Scholars - Georgetown MedStar Health Research Institute
    Faculty Development Fellowship, Family Medicine - Valley Medical Center Fellow
    Other Training Teaching Scholars Program - University of Washington
    Family Medicine - Valley Medical Center Chief Resident
    Residency Family Medicine - Valley Medical Center Resident
    Preliminary Surgery - Northwestern Memorial Hospital Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Universidad de Guadalajara M.D.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Shere H, Weijer L, Dashnow H, Moreno LE, Foxworthy Scott S, Baker H (2021). Chronic Lactation Insufficiency Is a Public Health Issue: Commentary on "We Need Patient-Centered Research in Breastfeeding Medicine" by Stuebe. Breastfeed Med 2021;16:349-350. Breastfeed Med, 16(12), 933-934. (Read full article)
    2. Stoesser K, Frame KA, Sanyer O, Leiser JP, Moreno LE, Bosch C, Jones JL, Morales JJ, Rodrguez SR, Wilson J, Kemeyou L, Rodrguez JE (2021). Increasing URiM Family Medicine Residents at University of Utah Health. PRiMER, 5, 42. (Read full article)
    3. Moreno LE, Bonnell A, Neher JO, Safranek S (2015). Clinical Inquiry: What therapies alleviate symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome? J Fam Pract, 64(4), 247-9. (Read full article)
    4. Sundin BA, Moreno E, Neher JO, St Anna L (2015). FPIN's Clinical Inquiries. Obesity and joint injuries in children. Am Fam Physician, 91(5), 320, 322. (Read full article)
    5. Moreno LE, Rajguru SM, Matic AI, Yerram N, Robinson AM, Hwang M, Stock S, Richter CP (2011). Infrared neural stimulation: beam path in the guinea pig cochlea. Hear Res, 282(1-2), 289-302. (Read full article)
    6. Rajguru SM, Matic AI, Robinson AM, Fishman AJ, Moreno LE, Bradley A, Vujanovic I, Breen J, Wells JD, Bendett M, Richter CP (2010). Optical cochlear implants: evaluation of surgical approach and laser parameters in cats. Hear Res, 269(1-2), 102-11. (Read full article)
    7. Fishman AJ, Moreno LE, Rivera A, Richter CP (2010). CO(2) laser fiber soft cochleostomy: development of a technique using human temporal bones and a guinea pig model. Lasers Surg Med, 42(3), 245-56. (Read full article)

    Conference Proceedings

    1. P Garzn-de la Mora, LE Moreno-Sandoval, JR Villafan-Bernal, G Avalos-Alcantara, C Gurrola-Da and PM Garca-Lpez (2008). Lupin Albus Seed Globulins Induce Hypoglycaemia and Hypotriglyceridemia in Wistar Rats . ‘Lupins for Health and Wealth’ Proceedings of the 12th International Lupin Conference.
    2. P Garzn-de la Mora, JR Villfan-Bernal, LE Moreno-Sandoval, G Avalos-Alcantara, C Gurrola-Diaz, PM Garca-Lpez (2008). L. Exaltatus Alkaloids Induces Hypoglycemia and Hypotriglyceridemia in Normal and Diabetic Wistar Rats . Proceedings of the 12th International Lupin Conference.
    3. Garzn-de la Mora P, Meneses-Medina M Ramirez-Zermeo A, Moreno-Sandoval L, Garca-Lpez P, Garcia-Estrada J (2008). Sparteine Inhibition of Non-Convulsive Seizures and Memory Preservation in Wistar Rats. ‘Lupins for Health and Wealth’ Proceedings of the 12th International Lupin Conference.