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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
  • 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

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    October 30, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Thank you Dr Pesantez for doing an excellent job with the programming of my brain estimulator. I always appreciate your thoroughness and professionalism. I'm so glad you set a very high standard of competence among your colleagues and residents.

    October 29, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Pacheco is always striving to analyze my Parkinson's to help me feel as good as possible.

    October 20, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Laura Pesántez Pacheco, MD, is always thorough, detailed, and respectful. I'm impressed with her knowledge and understanding of my medical history. She cares about her patients.

    October 17, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Doctor Pesantez Pacheco was kind, understanding, she asked relevant questions and gave honest answers.

    October 11, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She's the best! I really appreciate her helping me not be afraid of my Parkinson's disease.

    October 10, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Pacheco performed the most complete Parkinson's exam I have ever had. She was very thorough and asked great questions

    October 06, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She is the best doctor I've ever gone to. She is very knowledgeable and very kind and respectful

    October 04, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    I really enjoyed my first visit with the Dr.

    September 29, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Pacheco is very caring and willing to take the time to answer any questions you may have. She also explains your health conditions in detail and in a manner that is understandable. She is an excellent physician.

  • 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)