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Laura Pankowski

Laura Pankowski, PA

4.9688 ratings

Non-Operative Orthopedics

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Highlights

Languages

  • English

About Laura Pankowski

Emory Affiliation

Emory Physician Group Practice

Year Started Practicing

01/01/2016

About the Provider

Laura Pankowski is a physician assistant at the Emory University Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital in Tucker, Georgia. Laura joined the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in 2018 and works alongside Greg Erens, MD, who specializes in adult reconstruction and total joint arthroplasty (joint replacement of the hip and knee). She also takes a special interest in non-operative treatments of hip and knee osteoarthritis.

Laura was born in Davisburg, Michigan and attended Holly High School. After graduating from high school, she attended SUNY Brockport in Rochester, New York and obtained her Bachelor’s of Science in 2013. She then attended Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas and received a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies. Laura then went on to complete a postgraduate residency program at Emory University. It was during the postgraduate program that she gained a special interest in orthopaedics and, more specifically, total joint replacement. Shortly after completing the postgraduate program, she joined the Emory Healthcare team where she is focused on quality care and an exceptional overall patient experience.

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. Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Tucker

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Emory University Hospital, 2018
  • Professional Education: Harding University, MPAS, 2016

Board Certifications

  • Other: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2017

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

688 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/28/2026

    Very engaged and caring.

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

    Dr. Laura was excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    Laura was very thorough.

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

    She is great and explained all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Laura was amazing she listened to all my concerns and knew exactly what I needed to do to help me get through my conditions. Laura suggested that should start PT to help me get back on track in strengthening my hips. I'm very grateful for her help and knowledge in getting me back on track.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    PA Pankowski provided a thorough overview of what my options were, my next steps, and what I should expect for recovery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/14/2026

    Laura is always excellent! She answered all my questions and is very knowledgeable!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/8/2026

    Excellent care; very professional and knowledgeable

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/7/2026

    Ms Pankowski seemed more interested in flooding me with a lot of information rather than listening.

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

    Never in all the years that I have been involved with this clinic have I have ever had a problem with this clinic

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

    Laura is exceptional: well-trained, engaged, and a superior communicator. I have the utmost confidence in her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/1/2026

    THE EMORY TEAMS ARE THE BEST!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2026

    Every was great and wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Very pleased with PA Laura's assessment, treatment and recommendations for my hip and growing strainThis is my 2nd appointment with her and is definitely my go to person for joint and bone problems......

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Laura is very knowledgeable and informative!I trust her and told her so.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    Entire team was very caring and interested in helping me solve issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    I'm so pleased and thankful for Dr Laura's care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    No issues here.Everything was presented quite well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    This clinic is the best I have been to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    Great

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

    Laura Pandowski knows as much or more than some physicians and I HAVE TOLD HER THAT!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Laura was very caring about my situation and went over and above the routine exam extra testing. She's great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Always excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Laura Pankowski is the BEST! Knowledgeable, efficient, concerned, relatable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Laura pankowski is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Very professional, informed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    It was a learning experience, all of my questions answered to my satisfaction.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    The PA was awesome. She explained everything I needed to know. I learned a lot of important things to make my recovery successful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    She is up for sainthood in my world. Seriously, she listens. You feel heard and your concerns are addressed with knowledge, experience and empathy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    Excellent provider

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

    Laura was very professional. She listened well to my concerns. She addressed them in a kind compassionate way and offered more help if needed.

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

    Laura was excellent

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

    No real decisions to make, no proposed treatment, no worries. Did discuss exercises and encouraging. Explained X-rays

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Laura listened to my concerns especially when I was worried about what looks like a bone spur.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Excellent experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    I love Dr. Laura!She explains everything clearly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Laura Pankowski was very helpful and likeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Laura Pankowski(PA) answered all my questions and gave me instructions on my care going forward. Laura explained to what to do for treatment and all the risks involved if I don't take my time follow instructions to heal properly, also all the benefits of having a healthy and better quality of life, even though I can't go running anymore.

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

    Good experience

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    I can't give 5s for anything because I was so annoyed with the wait time

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    My P.A. Was excellent. Well-informed, articulate and seemed genuinely concerned about my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Laura listens to me. I really appreciate that!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Outstanding experience all around

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Laura is phenomenal. I rarely give providers top marks, but she is always so incredibly professional, considerate, and thorough but she deserves to be recognized. Exceptional communication skills and thoughtfully addressed all my concerns. I cannot possibly recommend her highly enough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2025

    Laura is caring and explains everything. She is such a wonderful PA.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Laura is very professional, knowledgeable and courteous.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Found her to be very pleasant, helpful , and encouraging.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Laura Pankowski is the BEST! Informed, experienced, communicative, efficient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    She explained all options I could pursue and didn't try to push me in any particular way.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    PA Laura is great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    Always attentive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Dr Laura is great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    I can't say enough about Laura Pankowski. She is kind, friendly, encouraging, and a great teacher and coach

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Ms. Pankowski was very good. The only negative is that after multiple xrays and having her touch my knees, etc., we had no idea why I'm in so much pain. We're going to try PT, which will take a lot of time. Sad that I left not knowing anything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Laura Pankowski, PA was extremely professional and responsive to my questions and concerns regarding my surgery and recovery. She explained complex terms and provided me with helpful recommendations and information. Outstanding patient care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    Laura,discussed all our concerns and more. Gave me exercise to improve my recovery

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

    Laura Pankowski was very knowledgeable; She & her Assistant were very polite and nice; two good people to have on The Emory Team. Thanks

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

    I feel in the best level of care with Laura as my Provider!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    I was very well pleased.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Went above and beyond. Contacted my primary care provider about hypotension during my appointment and came to facility exit to tell me her response. Very kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Would highly recommend this office without hesitation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    Great and informative, great patient interaction

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

    Dr is very high skilled well experienced and has magic hand can't fill any pain to inject both knees gel with anti inflammatory pain injection

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

    Welcoming caring and respectful, the kind of good experience an ill or injured patient would want

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

    Dr. Laura Pantowski cares about the overall health of her patients. She gives sounds advise and monitors progress at all times. Thank you!

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

    Very professional, explained in appropriate terms, discussed options for treatment. Felt she listened to me and discussed surgical options in future.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/26/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2025

    Very helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    She was very nice, professional and highly knowledgeable. She insured I understood everything she discussed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Emory is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/12/2025

    Dr Laura spent enough time to resolve my multiple health issues with excellent treatment plan and referral to another specialist with great care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    Very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    I would recommend them to others.

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

    As I previously said, I love Laura. She answers all of my questions.

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

    Laura was professional, caring, and thorough. Her kindness is helpful and appreciated. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2025

    She was very helpful and kind.

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

    Very good service; Lauren Pankowski is very good!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2025

    Laura was lovely and so kind with my mom who Durant speak English. She carefully listened to my mom and her concerns, offering comfort and guidance. She Genuinely cared and answered every detailed question we had despite the language barrier.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2025

    I submitted 15 questions and Laura answered each one thoroughly, patiently and cheerfully.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2025

    She was excellent. Very thorough at explaining everything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2025

    My provider, Laura Pankowski , heard me and listened and addressed my fears and concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2025

    Great medical experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2025

    I had a very positive experience.

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

    Laura was very reassuring and provided me with support and physical therapy to hopefully insure my healing and efforts to become pain free and stronger.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2025

    Laura's delivery of care, concern, and communication during the visit was exceptional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2025

    Laura was also very nice and thorough!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2025

    I felt like all of my questions were answered thoroughly. It felt like the nurse and the doctor wanted to make sure my caregiver and I both felt heard and fully underStood what was going on with my body and my recovery

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2025

    This visit was excellent,almost no time waiting for the staples to be removed and and the nurse Laura, she really understood my condition, and gave very clear and precise recommendations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2025

    Informative and listened to my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/2/2025

    Responsive to all of my questions

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

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/29/2024

    Laura always puts me at ease when she comes in and discusses my care plan

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2024

    Very Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2024

    Very reassuring visit. Very caring interaction.

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

    Laura texted me after check in that she was running on time First time ever received that!!

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

    Laura is a great help! And very kind! She took time to explain what was going on with my knee and gave me hopes it will get better soon!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2024

    Thank you for the personalized care I received!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2024

    Laura Pankowski was knowledgeable, kind, gentle, thorough and helpful. She addressed my concerns and gave me a choice for treatment

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

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2024

    Good

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

    The PA was excellent!

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

    I felt that Laura took the time to listen to me and answer my questions and concerns. Her explanations of my future care were very clear.

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

    2nd hip replacement and both were excellent with same provider.

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

    Laura Pankowski's patient communication is excellent! She listens and explains.

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

    Laura is very efficient and gives the best injections with no pain

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2024

    Great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2024

    Include me in decisions? This is a ridiculous question. All decisions are 100% made by the patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2024

    Laura is just excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2024

    Fantastic visit. Explained every single item with extraordinary encyclopedic information. Provided excellent advice and suggestions for care. Could not have been better.

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

    Ms. Pankowski care and concerns for my damaged right knee was a great professional experience where showed me the problems with my knee then she offered wonderful recommendations on what I need to do in order to keep my knee at the lowest pain possible until I have my revision surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2024

    She is very good!

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

    Laura is very caring and exceptional at her job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2024

    Laura P is awesome

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2024

    Dr. Pankowski is a lovely person, but I just don't feel my issue is being properly addressed. I changed PA's because the first one didn't listen at all, and I had to keep complaining before she asked if I wanted an MRI. Turns out I had several issues that had nothing to do with her diagnosis. She even prescribed paid meds without checking my current medications. The pharmacist had to tell me I could not take the paid med with my anxiety med.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2024

    Great PA

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2024

    I liked my PA.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2024

    Everyone is so nice and thoughtful and competent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2024

    Laura was very caring, listened intently and thoroughly explained everything. Excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2024

    Awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2024

    The staff was great.

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

    Dr. Laura provides great care!!

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

    Top notch staff never disappoints

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

    Excellent

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

    Met expectation

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

    Laura, the PA was very good. She was very caring, friendly, courteous and professional. Thanks for having great employees like Laura, Valencia, Brittany and Sheila part of the Emory Health Care team.

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

    DR. Rankowski is fine but I'd prefer to see Dr. Erens next time.

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

    No reservations about referring my friends to Emory.

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

    Wonderful mannerisms. Very attentive of my concerns.

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

    Ms Pankowski was a PLUS. Wait time to meet with her....not so good.

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

    With a full house of patients that afternoon, I would have been exhausted. Miss Laura (Pankowski) exhibited all eagerness,Joy and interest in engaging with me in my concerns, my care, my procedures (THAT MOMENT), and then even toward THEEND of my visit considered (if it weren't too late & the Radiology folk had left for the day) to do 2 radiology exams of bothKNEES. Miraculously, she got them to do it, get her the results and we looked at them and she discussed them with me.Amazing !

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

    Hope too not have to come back any time soon lol

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

    Good

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

    Laura, the PA, was exceptionally courteous, concerned and professional. Excellent patient care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2024

    Good

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

    Very responsive. Took enough time to answer questions