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
Locations
- Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Tucker
- 1459 Montreal Rd East, Ste 305, Tucker, GA 30084
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- phone: 404-778-3350
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 ratingsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2026
Very engaged and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2026
Dr. Laura was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
Laura was very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
She is great and explained all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 3/14/2026
Laura is always excellent! She answered all my questions and is very knowledgeable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2026
Excellent care; very professional and knowledgeable
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2026
Ms Pankowski seemed more interested in flooding me with a lot of information rather than listening.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 3/1/2026
THE EMORY TEAMS ARE THE BEST!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2026
Every was great and wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Laura is very knowledgeable and informative!I trust her and told her so.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2026
Entire team was very caring and interested in helping me solve issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2026
I'm so pleased and thankful for Dr Laura's care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
No issues here.Everything was presented quite well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
This clinic is the best I have been to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Laura Pandowski knows as much or more than some physicians and I HAVE TOLD HER THAT!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Always excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Laura Pankowski is the BEST! Knowledgeable, efficient, concerned, relatable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Laura pankowski is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Very professional, informed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
It was a learning experience, all of my questions answered to my satisfaction.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Laura was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Excellent experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
I love Dr. Laura!She explains everything clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Laura Pankowski was very helpful and likeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Good experience
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
I can't give 5s for anything because I was so annoyed with the wait time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
My P.A. Was excellent. Well-informed, articulate and seemed genuinely concerned about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Laura listens to me. I really appreciate that!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Outstanding experience all around
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/1/2025
Laura is caring and explains everything. She is such a wonderful PA.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Laura is very professional, knowledgeable and courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Found her to be very pleasant, helpful , and encouraging.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Laura Pankowski is the BEST! Informed, experienced, communicative, efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
PA Laura is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
Always attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Dr Laura is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/13/2025
Laura,discussed all our concerns and more. Gave me exercise to improve my recovery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
I feel in the best level of care with Laura as my Provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
I was very well pleased.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Would highly recommend this office without hesitation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Great and informative, great patient interaction
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Welcoming caring and respectful, the kind of good experience an ill or injured patient would want
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/26/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2025
Very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
She was very nice, professional and highly knowledgeable. She insured I understood everything she discussed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Emory is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/2/2025
Very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2025
I would recommend them to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2025
As I previously said, I love Laura. She answers all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2025
Laura was professional, caring, and thorough. Her kindness is helpful and appreciated. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
She was very helpful and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2025
Very good service; Lauren Pankowski is very good!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
I submitted 15 questions and Laura answered each one thoroughly, patiently and cheerfully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
She was excellent. Very thorough at explaining everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
My provider, Laura Pankowski , heard me and listened and addressed my fears and concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2025
Great medical experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
I had a very positive experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Laura's delivery of care, concern, and communication during the visit was exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Laura was also very nice and thorough!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/12/2025
Informative and listened to my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Responsive to all of my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2024
Laura always puts me at ease when she comes in and discusses my care plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2024
Very Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2024
Very reassuring visit. Very caring interaction.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Thank you for the personalized care I received!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
The PA was excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
2nd hip replacement and both were excellent with same provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Laura Pankowski's patient communication is excellent! She listens and explains.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Laura is very efficient and gives the best injections with no pain
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Great experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/10/2024
Laura is just excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
She is very good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Laura is very caring and exceptional at her job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Laura P is awesome
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Great PA
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
I liked my PA.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Everyone is so nice and thoughtful and competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2024
Laura was very caring, listened intently and thoroughly explained everything. Excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2024
Awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2024
The staff was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Dr. Laura provides great care!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
Top notch staff never disappoints
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2024
Met expectation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
DR. Rankowski is fine but I'd prefer to see Dr. Erens next time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
No reservations about referring my friends to Emory.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Wonderful mannerisms. Very attentive of my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Ms Pankowski was a PLUS. Wait time to meet with her....not so good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
Hope too not have to come back any time soon lol
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2024
Laura, the PA, was exceptionally courteous, concerned and professional. Excellent patient care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2024
Very responsive. Took enough time to answer questions
