Ligia Onofrei
( out of 153 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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

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

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 153 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    June 24, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very professional, competant and friendly.

    June 20, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Onofrei only made better what could have possibly an unpleasant procedure better by her care for my comfort. There is nothing more I could ask from a health care provider.

    June 14, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    She has all the qualities you¿d hope to see in your physician. Whatever I can say probably wouldn¿t be enough to do justice.

    June 13, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Onofrei is my favorite doctor and I have told her so on more than one occasion. It's fair to say she saved my life or at the very least prolonged it.

    June 11, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Onofrei always allows me to make decisions about my care but will remind me if my thoughts might endanger my treatments or my health. I really appreciate her letting me be a partner in my care

    June 05, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She wasn¿t in the room for long, just at the end, but I corps tell that she is a knowledgeable doctor and, as a specialist, is not so ¿full of herself¿, unlike many we have come in contact with. She was very friendly and outgoing with a ready smile on her face. She seemed knowledgeable and I would feel very comfortable seeing her in the future if Dr Flavin was not available.

    June 03, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very kind and caring.

    May 31, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Excellent technical and personal standard of care.

    May 25, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Second opinion on the affliction I have with with paralysis from the neck up no facial muscle function

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  • 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
    Neurology - University of Utah Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Colorado School of Medicine M.D.
    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.