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Laura Pesántez Pacheco
( out of 292 reviews )

Laura Pesántez Pacheco, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Imaging & Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575
  • Board Certification

    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 292 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.

    June 29, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    I am giving Dr Laura Pesantez Pacheco the highest praise possible. She is the most caring doctor ever.

    June 29, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    The doctor was very good at her job

    June 22, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She is a great doctor.

    June 21, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Laura is just the best! I feel like I'm in really good hands with this dreadful incurable neuromuscular disorder! She just really takes the time to see to it that everything is done to your benefit!

    June 12, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    As stated earlier: Dr Pesantez has a very caring, positive manner; and makes you feel as through you are her only patient for the day. She takes her time with you; ensuring you understand all the information she provides while patiently listening to your inputs and concerns.

    June 12, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Pacheco is wonderful doctor she is always very friendly and treats me with respect. She always takes as much time as I want to explain my treatment to me and never tries to rush me out, she is a wonderful person.

    June 12, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr P has been amazing. Pays attention to details and takes the time to go over everything thoroughly. So pleased with my visits.

    June 11, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Doctor Pacheco explained every procedure that was easy for us to understand and make a decision on what we wanted to go with. She has a great personality and it was nice getting to know her a little bit.

    June 08, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Pesantez is always very thorough, thoughtful and compassionate. Great neurologist!

  • Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurology -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

    Education history

    Fellowship Movement Disorders - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Clinical Fellow
    Residency Neurology - Memorial Hermann Hospital, Lyndon Baines Johnson Hospital Resident
    Internship Memorial Hermann Hospital, Lyndon Baines Johnson Hospital Preliminary Intern
    Internship Medical Intern - José Carrasco Arteaga Hospital Clinical Internship
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Cuenca Faculty of Medical Sciences M.D.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Suemoto CK, Ismail S, Corra PC, Khawaja F, Jerves T, Pesntez L, Germani AC, Zaina F, Dos Santos AC Jr, de Oliveira Ferreira RJ, Singh P, Paulo JV, Matsubayashi SR, Vidor LP, Andretta G, Toms R, Illigens BM, Fregni F (2015). Five-year review of an international clinical research-training program. Adv Med Educ Pract, 6, 249-57. (Read full article)