Laura Dean, PA-C
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RoleOtolaryngology
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Specialty
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Practicing Since2003
Background
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.
Titles & Roles
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Physician Assistant, Head and Neck OncologyWinship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown
Education & Training
Education
- Professional Education, PA, Physician Assistant, 2003Medical College of Georgia
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Physician Assistants
Ratings & Reviews
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04/15/2025 |
Laura Dean is simply outstanding. She was patient, kind, and informative. |
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04/15/2025 |
I have never been treated with such care and kindness at a Dr visit I will always remember Laura for her kindness |
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04/11/2025 |
Laura Dean demonstrated great "bedside manner" explaining what she was doing in a very down to earth personable manner |
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04/10/2025 |
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. |
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03/27/2025 |
PA Laura Dean was very professional, attentive and caring. I appreciate her knowledgeable examination explanations, findings and recommendations. |
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03/21/2025 |
Dr. Dean gave me good suggestions on taking care my cut on my neck. |
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03/19/2025 |
Dr. Dean has great rapport with patients. Explained everything in through and professional manner. |
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03/12/2025 |
Good experience. |
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02/28/2025 |
Wonderful provider, I would recommend Laura Dean to anyone and everyone! |
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02/14/2025 |
Very thorough |
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01/31/2025 |
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. |
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01/31/2025 |
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. |
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01/31/2025 |
I appreciate the clear way information was explained and that I was given options. |
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01/26/2025 |
Experience was very good. |
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01/24/2025 |
Very thorough. |
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01/20/2025 |
She was great |
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01/17/2025 |
Provider was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. |
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12/26/2024 |
I would definitely recommend PA Laura Dean she was stellar! |
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12/19/2024 |
Laura Dean was very thorough and had a wonderful demeanor. She took her time and she wasn't rushed at all. |
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12/17/2024 |
Laura helped to put my mind at ease in a lot if the issues that I was concerned about. |
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12/11/2024 |
Answered all my concerns, took time to listen |
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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 |
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12/10/2024 |
Very good service. Found out more about my condition Lara Dean discussed everything in detail. Glad I came in |
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12/03/2024 |
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. |
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11/23/2024 |
Explanations of my concerns were explained with knowledge, confidence and care by P. Dean PA. |
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11/15/2024 |
Good |
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11/14/2024 |
Good |
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11/12/2024 |
Good |
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11/05/2024 |
Laura was very helpful, very kind, and I felt very comfortable. |
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11/04/2024 |
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. |
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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. |
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10/29/2024 |
Laura Dean explained everything perfectly. She made sure to double check my prior ultrasound results vs a new ultrasound she performed. |
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10/26/2024 |
Laura Dean was able to check all of the above boxes. |
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10/19/2024 |
Laura Dean listened well and explained everything in great detail. She took her time to make sure I understood everything. |
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10/17/2024 |
The PA was exellent,she understood my diagnosis,and made a plan for me. |
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10/16/2024 |
Excellent |
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10/09/2024 |
Really apprecuated the tile given to answer my questions and concerns. |
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10/01/2024 |
Excellent care |
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09/27/2024 |
Emory Winship is a first class facility and I always have a great experience with my appointments with Laura Dean |
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09/20/2024 |
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. |
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09/20/2024 |
Laura was amazing. Very attentive and knowledgeable. |
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09/16/2024 |
Excellent experience. Laura was very thorough & explained everything well. Nursing staff friendly & thorough also. |
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09/14/2024 |
Laura Dean was great |
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08/20/2024 |
Very good |
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08/12/2024 |
I felt seen and like my situation was well thought about and how I might be feeling, considered. |
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07/30/2024 |
Having an interpreter is very good |
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07/22/2024 |
She was very patient and listened my problem |
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07/20/2024 |
Very friendly |
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07/18/2024 |
The Dr came in and talked to us told me and explained everything she was going to check after reading my Information |
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07/16/2024 |
See comments on previous page. Very happy with Laura Dean. Awesome bedside manner and compassionate. |
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07/13/2024 |
As good as an experience as it can get. |
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07/11/2024 |
Dr.Chen was everything I heard she was. |
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07/09/2024 |
Laura was very engaged and showed concern |
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07/04/2024 |
I am very happy |
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06/04/2024 |
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. |