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Laura E. Moreno
( out of 154 reviews )

Laura E. Moreno, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Redwood Health Center

Redwood Urgent Care
Salt Lake City
801-213-8841
  • 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 154 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.

    March 30, 2025
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    If you are looking for someone who is smart and capable. Look no further you have found Dr Moreno. She is awesome

    March 29, 2025
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Laura Moreno is exceptional. She was patient, genuinely interested, knowledgeable, and kind. I've already told several of my friends and family of my incredible (and first) experience with UofU Health and Dr. Laura. Thank you, her and her staff.

    March 21, 2025
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent [TRANSLATED]

    March 16, 2025
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent service [TRANSLATED]

    March 15, 2025
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Laura Moreno, MD, is very attentive to my health; she's also very kind without losing her professional demeanor. She inspires me to trust her and believes she cares about my physical and psychological needs. She has always treated me with care, even communicating with me by phone through her assistants. I'm pleased that she doesn't ignore me, and that makes me feel good. Thank you. [TRANSLATED]

    February 27, 2025
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Laura is very professional. [TRANSLATED]

    February 27, 2025
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    I have nothing but positive things to say about Dr. Moreno. I have never felt judged when I see her. She has always made me feel like she listens to my concerns about my health and does her best to come up with a plan to improve my health that I feel comfortable with. I would absolutely refer any of my friends or family to see her.

    February 18, 2025
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Moreno is an exceptional health care provider who truly listens and cares what you say. I have felt very heard and valued throughout my care. She has also impressed me with her approach at communication. She explains medical concepts clearly and ensures that I understand all aspects of my treatment options. She creates a safe space where I feel comfortable expressing myself and know that I have control over decisions about my body and health.

    February 13, 2025
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Very thoughtful about treatment options and clearly explains to educate.

  • 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 -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Family Medicine

    Education history

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

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Moreno LE, Hernandez RH, Ramrez SI (2024). The Role of Ethnicity and Culture in Adolescent Health in Latine, Hispanic, and Spanish Populations. Prim Care, 51(4), 581-589. (Read full article)
    2. Gensel A, Pucci M, Frame KA, Vukelic B, Moreno LE, Taylor E (2024). Bupropion for Depression in Adolescents. Am Fam Physician, 110(1), 77-78. (Read full article)
    3. 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)
    4. 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)
    5. 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)
    6. 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)
    7. 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)
    8. 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)
    9. 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.

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