John W. Day, MD, PhD

Neuromuscular neurologist, Neurophysiologist

4.7 out of 5
87 Patient Ratings
17 Patient Comments

Stanford Neuroscience Health Center

Neuromuscular Program

Neurodiagnostic Labs

Professional Education

  • Board Certification: Neuromuscular Disease, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2011)
  • Internship: Montefiore Medical Center - Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1983) NY
  • Professional Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1982) NY
  • Medical Education: University of Minnesota School of Medicine (1977) MN
  • Fellowship: UCSF (1987) CA
  • Board Certification: Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (1988)
  • Residency: UCSF (1986) CA
  • Ph.D, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Neuroscience (1982)
  • M.D, University of Minnesota, Medicine (1977)
  • BA, Oberlin College, Physics (1973)

Honors & Awards

  • Grass Foundation Fellow in Neurophysiology, Marine Biological Lab, Woods Holes, MA (1978)
  • Distinguished Teaching Award, University of California San Francisco (1985)
  • Clinical Investigator Development Award, NINCDS, NIH (1986)
  • Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Minnesota Medical School (1996)
  • Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Minnesota Medical School (2001)
  • Leon Poliachik Humanitarian Award, University of Minnesota ALS Clinic (2002)
  • Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Minnesota Medical School (2003)
  • Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Minnesota Medical School (2005)
  • Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Minnesota Medical School (2005)
  • All University Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Award, All University Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Award (2007)
  • All University Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Award, University of Minnesota (2007)
  • Recognized among Best Physicians in Minnesota, Twin Cities Magazine (2010)

Administrative Appointments

  • Director, Center for Muscle Disorders, University of Minnesota (1996 - 2003)
  • Medical Director, Clinical, Neuroscience Research Unit (1997 - 2003)
  • Associate Head for Clinical Affairs, Neurology Department, U of MN (1999 - 2001)
  • Institute of Human Genetics, Executive Board, University of Minnesota (1999 - 2011)
  • Director, Paul and Sheila Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center, U of MN (2003 - 2011)
  • Director, Neuromuscular Division and Clinics, Stanford University (2011 - Present)
4.8

Friendliness

4.8

Recommended to others

4.7

Explanations

4.7

Listens

4.7

Includes you in decisions

4.7

Clear Communication

4.8

Confidence in your doctor

4.2

Wait times

SHC Patient, Jun 2015

He just doesn't do anything or explain anything. Fails to follow up as promised. Fails to communicate.

SHC Patient, May 2015

Dr. Day was exceptional and Dr. Liberty fellow (first name I forgot last) was exceptional too.

SHC Patient, Apr 2015

Never have any problem talking to Dr. Day.

SHC Patient, Feb 2015

Dr. Day was excellent but I also met with social worker, PT, OT, genetic counselor, nurse.

SHC Patient, Dec 2014

Dr. Day and his fellow are both very empathetic and embody the qualities a medical doctor should have.

SHC Patient, Nov 2014

Best expertise for my condition.

SHC Patient, Nov 2014

Dr. Day is, by far, the best physician I have ever used.

SHC Patient, Oct 2014

Good.

SHC Patient, Oct 2014

There has been no follow up.

SHC Patient, Sep 2014

Dr. Day is a wonderful dr. Very caring!

SHC Patient, Aug 2014

After receiving a life-changing diagnosis from Dr. John Day I was so overwhelmed with information by caregivers for 2+ hours! I didn't OR couldn't concentrate on anything after that. The time was overkill for a 1st appt.

SHC Patient, Aug 2014

My provider was very professional & they made sure to really go into detail, regarding my condition.

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4.7 out of 5
87 Patient Ratings
17 Patient Comments

SHC Patient, Jun 2015

He just doesn't do anything or explain anything. Fails to follow up as promised. Fails to communicate.

SHC Patient, May 2015

Dr. Day was exceptional and Dr. Liberty fellow (first name I forgot last) was exceptional too.

SHC Patient, Apr 2015

Never have any problem talking to Dr. Day.

SHC Patient, Feb 2015

Dr. Day was excellent but I also met with social worker, PT, OT, genetic counselor, nurse.

SHC Patient, Dec 2014

Dr. Day and his fellow are both very empathetic and embody the qualities a medical doctor should have.

SHC Patient, Nov 2014

Best expertise for my condition.

SHC Patient, Nov 2014

Dr. Day is, by far, the best physician I have ever used.

SHC Patient, Oct 2014

Good.

SHC Patient, Oct 2014

There has been no follow up.

SHC Patient, Sep 2014

Dr. Day is a wonderful dr. Very caring!

SHC Patient, Aug 2014

After receiving a life-changing diagnosis from Dr. John Day I was so overwhelmed with information by caregivers for 2+ hours! I didn't OR couldn't concentrate on anything after that. The time was overkill for a 1st appt.

SHC Patient, Aug 2014

My provider was very professional & they made sure to really go into detail, regarding my condition.

SHC Patient, Feb 2014

I liked Dr. Day a lot. He is very kind and understanding. He listens when one speaks.

SHC Patient, Feb 2014

We saw 5 different people - all informative & concise.

SHC Patient, Jan 2014

I have no diagnosis or recommendation for correcting problem.

SHC Patient, Dec 2013

Dr. Day and all his staff made sure all my questions were answered. They didn't seem rushed to get out of the room.

SHC Patient, Dec 2013

Told me what could be wrong. So I have some idea about my illness. Very helpful.