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Laura Dean

Laura Dean, PA

4.9408 ratings

Otolaryngology

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Highlights

Languages

  • English

About Laura Dean

Emory Affiliation

Emory Physician Group Practice

Year Started Practicing

2003

About the Provider

Laura Dean, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant within the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. Ms. Dean works with the physician team to help coordinate care and sees patients in the Division of Endocrine Head and Neck Surgery, focusing on thyroid and parathyroid surgery.

She has been a certified physician assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants since 2003. Ms. Dean received her degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Medical College of Georgia.

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Physician Assistants

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Locations

  1. Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown

Expertise

Education

  • Professional Education: Medical College of Georgia, Physician Assistant, PA, 2003

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

408 ratings

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    Would love to recommend to others

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Very Good experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Laura took her time, answered all my questions and truly helped me feel comfortable with the plan moving forward. Cancer is never easy yet she is compassionate and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Very informative and explained each step before she did it and while doing the procedure

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Laura Dean is the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Laura Dean was very knowledgeable, helpful, and courteous and concerned for my questions to be answered thoroughly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    Laura Dean did an excellent job explaining and guaranteeing that I was comfortable and I was able to ask questions before the procedure

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Dr.Laura was very informative and nice and patient and understanding and prepared for a recovering stroke patient as myself. Thanks for making me feel like it wasn't a procedure. I felt comfortable and confident in myself and my providers service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Very competent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/22/2026

    Laura Dean is so knowledgeable and patient and made sure I understood everything. I really benefited from the things she told me to do after the surgery to enhance my recovery. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2026

    Dr. Dean was very thorough throughout the process. She explained everything - the condition in question, all possible outcomes, and processes/procedures to be performed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Care provider thoroughly discussed tests and issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    So impressed with Ms. Dean!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Lot thing when wrong in healing process But doctors were on top it constantly treating me for the problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/1/2026

    Exceptional service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Laura Dean, PA showed concern along with detail explanations reassuring me step by step. I was nervous but she gave words to ensure I was comfortable with each process. Can not say enough about the care I received.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    My PA Laura Dean was fantastic -- she explained everything as she went along and I was grateful for that information. Plus she has a warm, nurturing personality and made me feel very comfortable. She also had to work me into her schedule as I had a long delay finding the right location within Emory Midtown campus -- so she was very nice to do that for me (would have been worse if I had had to reschedule and come back).

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Laura Dean, PA was excellent in all aspects of care. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs her services.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Laura Dean was lovely. A true professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Couldn't ask for better care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Every one I came in contact were all professional and treated me with kindness.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    PA Dean is rather brusque and didn't provide much information about the potential side effects of the biopsy. I experienced significant discomfort after the biopsy, which was a surprise because she didn't explain that might be the case.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    She was very professional and friendly. I felt totally at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    My provider was always professional. I understood everything about my issue feel satisfied with her explanation. I feel o got the best service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Dr Lilly surgeon and Laura Dean are the best thyroid experts.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    I was only there to assess whether my tumors should be biopsy or not. Many other questions were deferred

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    I never want to see Laura Deen again and wouldn't refer anyone to her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Loved the doctor taking the time to listen and follow through to a potential answer

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Laura Dean is an excellent medical professional and her bedside manners are superb!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Laura was fantastic and provided great information that I could convey to my wife. In addition, she provided excellent notes in MyChart that I was able to share. Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Great experience. Dr. Dean had a wonderful bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    I have been overwhelmingly pleased with the care and concern shown, and the personable nature of all Winship staff with whom I have interacted. Today reiterated those feelings! Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Beautiful, competent folks

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Laura Dean was top-notch. She listened, shared her thoughts on my concerns, and developed a plan for my treatment that she clearly communicated. I am very impressed so far with the level of care I have received.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Very professional and friendly. Explained each step of the process. Excellent!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    Laura Deane is an amazing care provider. I trust her explicitly. She explains exactly what she is doing and makes me feel at ease. She is knowledgeable, kind, and personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    I cared for by 3 Providers they were professional and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    The best experience I have ever had. I wish I could see her for every health care need. She is excellent. My wife is not always impressed but she was with Laura.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Very professional and good communication.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    She took the time to answer my questions and ease my mind a bit about the procedures.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Laura Dern, PA, is wonderful. Very professional but also comforting.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Laura always listens and eases my worry.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Laura Dean is the best medical professional I have ever interacted with. At age 80 that is saying a lot. She instills total confidence in your treatment with superior knowledge and communication skills. Her folllow up on MYCHART has been instantaneous. She is a treasure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Excellent experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Laura Dean is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Laura is wonderful. I fell blessed to be under her care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Laura Dean is a fantastic provider. I feel fortunate to be in her patient list. She's great with good explanations and recommendations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Laura Dean is simply outstanding. She was patient, kind, and informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    I have never been treated with such care and kindness at a Dr visit I will always remember Laura for her kindness

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/11/2025

    Laura Dean demonstrated great "bedside manner" explaining what she was doing in a very down to earth personable manner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/10/2025

    My only concern was, she literally removed the badge from my shirt and guided me out the door. I guess I was taking longer than allotted. BUT - she did help me get the paperwork completed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2025

    PA Laura Dean was very professional, attentive and caring. I appreciate her knowledgeable examination explanations, findings and recommendations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    Dr. Dean gave me good suggestions on taking care my cut on my neck.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    Dr. Dean has great rapport with patients. Explained everything in through and professional manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2025

    Good experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2025

    Wonderful provider, I would recommend Laura Dean to anyone and everyone!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2025

    Very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2025

    Laura Dean is incredible. She took abundant time to explain every little thing. She was thorough in her examination; she was interested in my experiences after surgery; she made suggestions for mitigating salivary problems I am still having; she is eager to monitor what lies ahead. She is a true professional. Excellent in every way.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2025

    Laura Dean PA is a gem, she made me feel comfortable and went through explaining my surgery report and what to expect moving forward post surgery. I have never been cared for by a more caring person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2025

    I appreciate the clear way information was explained and that I was given options.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2025

    Experience was very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2025

    Very thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2025

    She was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2025

    Provider was extremely knowledgeable and very personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/26/2024

    I would definitely recommend PA Laura Dean she was stellar!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2024

    Laura Dean was very thorough and had a wonderful demeanor. She took her time and she wasn't rushed at all.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2024

    Laura helped to put my mind at ease in a lot if the issues that I was concerned about.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2024

    Answered all my concerns, took time to listen

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2024

    She also was very nice. I felt seen. She thoroughly reviewed my condition in a simplistic way that I understood and took time to answer All my questions and concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2024

    Very good service. Found out more about my condition Lara Dean discussed everything in detail. Glad I came in

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2024

    PA Laura Dean, I liked her a lot. She made me feel comfortable and talked about every step she was going to do before she did it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2024

    Explanations of my concerns were explained with knowledge, confidence and care by P. Dean PA.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2024

    Laura was very helpful, very kind, and I felt very comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2024

    Laura Dean was compassionate and showed a tremendous amount of empathy for the symptoms that I have had. She explained every aspect of the process of my upcoming surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2024

    Ms. Dean was professional, knowledgeable, and has an excellent "bedside manner". I felt as though she had plenty of experience and was very capable of handling my situation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2024

    Laura Dean explained everything perfectly. She made sure to double check my prior ultrasound results vs a new ultrasound she performed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2024

    Laura Dean was able to check all of the above boxes.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2024

    Laura Dean listened well and explained everything in great detail. She took her time to make sure I understood everything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2024

    The PA was exellent,she understood my diagnosis,and made a plan for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2024

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2024

    Really apprecuated the tile given to answer my questions and concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2024

    Excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2024

    Emory Winship is a first class facility and I always have a great experience with my appointments with Laura Dean

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2024

    The care I received was excellent. The PA, Laura S. Dean was very professional, warm and answered all of my question. I feel I will be able to make an informed decision whether or not to have surgery at this time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2024

    Laura was amazing. Very attentive and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2024

    Excellent experience. Laura was very thorough & explained everything well. Nursing staff friendly & thorough also.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/14/2024

    Laura Dean was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2024

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2024

    I felt seen and like my situation was well thought about and how I might be feeling, considered.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2024

    Having an interpreter is very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2024

    She was very patient and listened my problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/20/2024

    Very friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2024

    The Dr came in and talked to us told me and explained everything she was going to check after reading my Information

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2024

    See comments on previous page. Very happy with Laura Dean. Awesome bedside manner and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/13/2024

    As good as an experience as it can get.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2024

    Dr.Chen was everything I heard she was.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2024

    Laura was very engaged and showed concern

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2024

    I am very happy

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2024

    Loved the set up with the monitor positioned so that I was able to view the ultrasound while the procedure was being performed. Additionally appreciated Ms Dean's technique to numb the area. I was very comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2024

    I was very well taken care of and released from follow up care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2024

    LPN Dean and Dr. Chen were both very impressive!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/4/2024

    PA Lora Dean and Dr. Amy Chen provided excellent service. They both were detailed, listened and provided detailed feedback to my mother.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2024

    PA- Laura Dean. She's fantastic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2024

    Laura Dean is wonderful! She went above & beyond to ensure that I received excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2024

    Laura Dean, PA was simply amazing. She was personable, caring, informative, and thorough in her examination. She patiently answered questions my husband and I had and gave us a very comprehensive look at what was coming up. She already has reached out to Dr. Chen to schedule my surgery. She has recorded all of this in a very thorough summary on my chart as well as written a letter to the referring endocrinologist. Most important, I have confidence in Laura Dean's diagnosis and treatment plan. I am thoroughly impressed by this first visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2024

    Very good experience. Everyone was very helpful, kind and professional. They explained everything they did.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2024

    Laura is a godsend. I'm grateful I'm in her care. She's very professional and caring, just a wonderful person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2024

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2024

    Good experience