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Laura Pesántez Pacheco
( out of 51 reviews )

Laura Pesántez Pacheco, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Imaging & Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575
  • Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 51 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.
    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    February 18, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She is very thorough and knowledgeable! I trust her Medical care.

    February 16, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Pesantez Pacheco was very pleasant and thoughtful in the time she took to evaluate my father. We were very impressed by her mannerism, and professionalism. My father and I would highly recommend her.

    February 16, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Pesantez is very knowable

    February 09, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She took all the time needed for a comprehensive and productive visit. Her communication, clear competence, and presence instilled confidence.

    February 07, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    An outstanding Dr. who listens and is open to discuss treatment options. She is very clear and answers all of the questions no matter how easy or difficult they are.

    February 05, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    very thorough and professional. warm personality

    February 04, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Pesantez Pacheco is excellent. She answered all my questions and explained my future treatment options in detail.

    January 31, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Extremely knowledgeable, caring, and gave great detailed explanations

    January 25, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    I LOVE Dr. Pesantez! I am so happy to have you as part of my medical team!

  • Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

    Education history

    Fellowship Movement Disorders - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Clinical Fellow
    Neurology - Memorial Hermann Hospital, Lyndon Baines Johnson Hospital Resident
    Internship Memorial Hermann Hospital, Lyndon Baines Johnson Hospital Preliminary Intern
    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)
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