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Patient Rating:

4.7 out of 5

277 Patient Ratings
28 Patient Comments

David R. Renner, M.D.

Bio

In 2002, Dr. Renner joined the Department of Neurology faculty, where he currently holds a position as an Associate Professor of Neurology. Dr. Renner is the Director of the Adult Neurology Residency Program, the course director for medical school neurosciences (NEUROSCIENCE), and the course master for medical school clinical neurology (NEURO7020). Dr. Renner is very active in teaching and mentoring, and has given hundreds of lectures to residents and students.

In addition to education, Dr. Renner practices clinical neurology. He started the University of Utah’s first HIV-Neurology clinic, as well as the University of Utah Department of Neurology’s first out-reach clinic at St. John’s Hospital in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He is a vascular neurologist who serves as a member of the Brain Attack team, and continues to work closely with telemedicine for both stroke as well as clinical consultation in Jackson Hole.

Dr. Renner is part of a consortium for providers of neurological care for HIV patients. He conducts clinical research, and is focusing upon demyelinating disorders of the central nervous system in HIV patients. In addition, he is involved in assessing neurological needs in the sub-Saharan African countries of Ghana and Kenya, and are developing a traveling educational didactic curriculum for primary care physicians in these countries.

Dr. Renner is a member of The American Academy of Neurology, American Heart Association, American Medical Association, American Stroke Association, Movement Disorder Society, Phi Beta Delta and Phi Sigma Tau. He serves on several committees such as The United States Medical License Examination (USMLE); Task Force Member for the American Academy of Neurology on Evidence Based Medicine; School of Medicine Continuity Medical Education; General Medical Education Committee for Residency; School of Medicine Residency Grievance Committee, - College of Health Curriculum Committee; College of Health Awards Committee; Neurology Resident Selection Committee; Neurology Residency Education Committee; and Second Year Medical School Curriculum Committee.

Dr. Renner has received several awards which include Teacher of the Year Award for the Department of Neurology; James L. Parkin, M.D. Award for Outstanding Clinical Teaching; Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, Arnold P. Gold Foundation; Teacher of the Year Nominee from University of Utah Physicians Assistant Program; and the distinguished Early Career Teaching Award from the University of Utah Teaching Committee.

Locations

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(801) 585-7575 Clinical Neurosciences Center
175 North Medical Drive East
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Neurology - Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Diagnostic and Clinical Neurology
Board Certification American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Likelihood of recommending doctor
4.7
My confidence in doctor
4.7
Time doctor spent with me
4.7
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.8
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.7
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.7
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.7
Wait time at clinic
4.4
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.8

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

June 04, 2013

Dr. Renner is an excellent doctor. He always takes time and explains everything or questions I may have. He truly cares about his patients.

June 04, 2013

I wish everyone could have such a great Doctor..I'm sure that without his care I would be unable to do all of the things I can do now. He is excellent.

May 29, 2013

My actual visit with the Dr was pleasant, but my follow up regarding treatment not working and finding a new treatment has been horrible and incredibly lengthy with little communication.

April 15, 2013

Dr. Renner is amazing! He is caring and thorough.

March 07, 2013

I am having atypical presentation of symptoms and am having a hard time figuring out what is wrong. Dr. Renner ordered tons of new tests to help discern if and what is wrong with me. I feel he is being very thorough in helping me find answers.

March 05, 2013

I'd reccomend Dr. Renner to anyone, except I don't want to fill up his schedule any more than it already is....

February 25, 2013

I cannot express my appreciation to Dr Renner, finally after 6 months of frustrations I found someone who would listen and seemed to understand and care about my health problems. Thank you, thank you and thank you!

January 22, 2013

Dr Renner is very caring and compassionate.He is very reassuring and competent.

December 05, 2012

I have been given no solutions or possible solutions to my medical problem. I don't think the Dr. understands the severity of my problem and the suffering I'm going through.

November 19, 2012

Wow, Dr Renner came highly recommended, he was very throrough and caring.

November 16, 2012

Dr. Renner is always very thorough, caring, takes all the time to make sure I am very clear in understanding any treatment that he feels I need and why he feels I may need it. When I leave, if I have a question it's because I forgot to ask it.

October 19, 2012

Dr. Renner is empathetic and human. Excellent.

October 15, 2012

I think Dr. Renner is the primary reason I have done so well over the last five years. He is very thorough and thoughtful. I am grateful to have him as my neurologist.

October 11, 2012

Dr. Renner is the very best doctor that I have ever had to deal with and i'm a RN!

September 22, 2012

Dr. David Renner is an excellent neurologyst. I have been under his care since September 2006. He is a very dedicated medical doctor.

September 11, 2012

Dr. Renner is so good I wish he could be cloned. I would send everyone I could to him, but his schedule wouldn't allow it and there are many other qualified doctors to treat patients.

August 09, 2012

I feel that is privilage to have a physician like Dr. Renner. I have been seeing him for a long time. If I did not have such a great Dr. I would probably be in a wheel chair by now. He is truly dedicated to his profession. I'm sure he makes great personal sacrifices to do what he does. He's a great person.

June 08, 2012

I have been going to Dr. Renner for several years and he has always been able to help me with medical problems i'm having and answers my questions. That's why I keep coming to him.

May 10, 2012

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April 12, 2012

He is so good.

April 12, 2012

In the past Dr. Renner has not been my favorite. But this visit he seemed more involved and thorough. He asked me if I agreed with his suggestions which he hadn't done in the past.

April 12, 2012

I wish all people could have such good care. Dr Renner is excellent. He explains things thourghly. He sums it all up at the end of the visit Without him my disease, I'm sure, would have progressed much faster. I wouldprobably be in s wheel chair. with the care I get from him I can stay active. Most people can not even tell that I have Parkinson's disease

April 03, 2012

We love Dr. Renner! He is very concernbed about my wife, Kathy.

March 07, 2012

In my opinion, Dr. Renner is in the top 1% of neurologists nationwide! I cannot say enough good about him!

February 02, 2012

Dr. Renner takes the cake. Best experience I have ever had with a doctor. This was my second visit with him and he is fantastic!

January 26, 2012

The best neurologist within an outstanding neurology department. Dr. Renner is just an outstanding person and physician. He is very compassionate, explains things in clear terms, and outlines expectations and possible complications. He should be cloned

January 26, 2012

Dr. Renner is a terrific neurologist! I am lucky to have him as my doctor. He has a wonderful ability to convey important information related to my illness and treatment options. I also appreciate the thoroughness of his exams. I feel very well cared for when I come to clinic.

January 26, 2012

The visit was very good.