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Ligia Onofrei
( out of 269 reviews )

Ligia Onofrei, MD

Languages spoken: English, Romanian

Clinical Locations

South Jordan Health Center

South Jordan
801-213-4500
  • Dr. Ligia Onofrei is an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Utah and faculty member of the Neuromuscular Division. Dr. Onofrei also serves as the director of the Jack H. Petajan Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory and the associate program director for the adult neurology residency program. Dr. Onofrei completed her neurology residency training, as well as her neuromuscular training, at the University of Utah. In addition to the treatment and evaluation of neuromuscular disorders, Dr. Onofrei has a special interest in exploring the interplay between neurological disorders and degenerative spine disorders. Dr. Onofrei is passionate about teaching and has developed lectures and curricula for trainees at all stages: medical students, physician-assistant students, residents, and fellows.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 269 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.

    December 15, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

    The best clinical neurologist; wonderful, caring physician.

    December 12, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Tenacious and thorough. Doesn't give up until she finds the problem and prescribes the appropriate remedy. She goes above and beyond. Thank you, Doctor Onofrei.

    November 29, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    She gave me a lot of helpful information

    November 27, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Onofrei is a professional, compassionate and exceptional physician. I immediately recognized that she was the most knowledgeable physician I had seen. Her eye contact told me that she cared, that she was going to help me find an answer. Her testing was very precise and I felt her communication was very clear. At the end she looked me in the eye and gave me firm and precise information and instructions about my condition. She directed us to the staff, who gave us further information. A wonderful experience-a great doctor.

    November 14, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very knowledgeable in her field.

    November 11, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    There wasn't much of anything to talk about. Although I wondered what was going on

    October 31, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    She was very friendly and made me feel comfortable about asking questions. Seemed to be very knowledgeable

    September 21, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Very professional and very busy

    September 19, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She LISTENS to her patients as well

  • Dr. Ligia Onofrei is an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Utah and faculty member of the Neuromuscular Division. Dr. Onofrei also serves as the director of the Jack H. Petajan Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory and the associate program director for the adult neurology residency program. Dr. Onofrei completed her neurology residency training, as well as her neuromuscular training, at the University of Utah. In addition to the treatment and evaluation of neuromuscular disorders, Dr. Onofrei has a special interest in exploring the interplay between neurological disorders and degenerative spine disorders. Dr. Onofrei is passionate about teaching and has developed lectures and curricula for trainees at all stages: medical students, physician-assistant students, residents, and fellows.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Neuromuscular Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Neuromuscular Medicine - University of Utah Fellow
    Residency Neurology - University of Utah Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Colorado School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Majors: Biology, Chemistry - University of Colorado Colorado Springs B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Onofrei LV (2024). Structural Myelopathies. Continuum (Minneap Minn), 30(1), 73-98. (Read full article)
    2. Onofrei LV, Henrie AM (2021). Cervical and Thoracic Spondylotic Myelopathies. Invited Review. Semin Neurol, 41(3), 239-246. (Read full article)
    3. Conger A, Sperry BP, Cheney CW, Burnham TM, Mahan MA, Onofrei LV, Cushman DM, Wagner GE, Shipman H, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL (2020). The Effectiveness of Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Axial Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review with Narrative Synthesis. Pain Med, 21(11), 2699-2712. (Read full article)
    4. Cushman DM, Strenn Q, Elmer A, Yang AJ, Onofrei L (2019). Complications Associated With Electromyography: A Systematic Review. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 99(2), 149-155. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Onofrei LV, Smith AG (2019). Chapter 33: Advocacy for patients with neuropathic pain. In Grisold W, Struhal W, Grisold T (Eds.), Advocacy in Neurology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.