John Speed,
MBBS
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Speed specializes in the treatment of traumatic brain injury, mild brain injury, conversion disorder and inpatient rehabilitation. Dr. Speed is the medical director of the traumatic brain injury rehabilitation program at the University of Utah.
Clinical Locations
801-646-8000
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Professor (Clinical) Community Physician Group - Affiliated Physician Nursing - Adjunct Professor Physical Therapy and Athletic Training - Adjunct Associate Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Physicians |
| Board Certification | American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider 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 care provider
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.6/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.6/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.6/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
December 21, 2020
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
I always look forward to the time I spend with Dr. Speed. He understands me and my problem and we connect on many levels. He has a good way of helping me recognize my progress when I feel like I am stagnating.
UofU Patient
December 13, 2020
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
I have been going to Dr. speed forever and he has helped me so much. I love him.
UofU Patient
September 09, 2020
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Dr. Speed is very good at incorporating my needs and wants with his overall treatment plan. I feel that together, we came up with a path forward that we both agreed was the appropriate strategy for my condition. I appreciate being heard.
UofU Patient
August 04, 2020
PARKWAY HEALTH CENTER
good
UofU Patient
June 14, 2020
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
I love Dr. Speed!
UofU Patient
June 13, 2020
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Dr. Speed likes to say, "I'm not sure what good I am to you at this point in your recovery." Then, I come back and our appointment turns out to be the most valuable 30 minutes we have spent together as we explored how my CIDP has possibly manifest during the past 40 years. The time I spent with Dr. Speed was excellent preparation for my appointment with my neurologist next week.
UofU Patient
June 09, 2020
NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Dr Speed & his staff are fantastic
UofU Patient
April 07, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Had a dialog not a monolog, providing information and follow up.
UofU Patient
January 28, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Speed is a class act. I know he genuinely cares about his patients and communicates with them on many levels in addition to just the clinical or physical aspects of their recovery.
UofU Patient
January 17, 2020
PARKWAY HEALTH CENTER
all very good
UofU Patient
December 04, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I have been seeing Dr. John Speed for several years now and always speak highly of him and the u of u
UofU Patient
September 20, 2019
PARKWAY HEALTH CENTER
good
UofU Patient
May 24, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
in the clinic, Dr Speed was wonderful. He took the time to listen, to answer my questions, and to validate my concerns. Very different experience than as an inpatient where he was dismissive and had little patience to listen or talk. I realize in Acute neuro, patients (myself!) may ask the same questions multiple days in a row, but information should still be provided. Written responses might give memory impaired patients something to refer back to and reduce the annoyance of the physicians.
UofU Patient
April 14, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Speed is incredible!
UofU Patient
October 13, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Speed is very wonderful!
UofU Patient
September 29, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Both Dr. Speed and his resident were thoughtful, detailed, empathetic and very responsive to my many questions
UofU Patient
September 28, 2018
PARKWAY HEALTH CENTER
well really good
UofU Patient
September 24, 2018
PARKWAY HEALTH CENTER
he was rather quiet and contemplative but I don't think we ask the right questions
UofU Patient
September 13, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I would recommend Dr Speed and his team to everyone .
UofU Patient
September 10, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I feel that time talking and discussing was a bit short
UofU Patient
August 11, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. John Speed is an exceptional care provider in a class by himself. From his care in the inpatient rehab to our follow up visits, he consistently superceeded our expectations in patience with our questions, the depth of his knowledge and expertise, his solutions and suggestions for care going forward, his calm demeanor when things were hard... he was a pillar of strength during one of the hardest times in our lives. He is the quintessential care provider and we will fiorecet be grateful.
UofU Patient
June 13, 2018
the Dr didn't explain anything about my condition. not even to say what was normal or what to expect.
UofU Patient
May 15, 2018
100% likelihood to recommend Dr Speed and the U.
UofU Patient
April 30, 2018
Dr. Speed provided wonderful care. I was very concerned about the symptoms I was experiencing and he explained everything and provided me with great reassurance. He sat down with me and conversed with me which made me feel like he truly cared about me as a person. His assessment was the most thorough I've ever had and that gave me great confidence in the care he was providing and the recommendations he made. Thanks Dr. Speed I will be forever grateful for your great care!
UofU Patient
April 27, 2018
I appreciate the amount of time that Dr. Speed spends with you, you don't feel rushed at all.
UofU Patient
February 27, 2018
Extremely satisfied with both Dr. Speed's care, and that of Jeremy J Davis, the administrator of the tests during the previous visit. Both made sure my understanding of the results was well understood, and both show real concern for my personal wellness. Thank you very much.
UofU Patient
February 24, 2018
I love Dr. Speed!
UofU Patient
February 13, 2018
I have only seen this Doctor a couple of times, but I feel very comfortable with him and feel his concern for me.
UofU Patient
February 12, 2018
thumbs up !!!
UofU Patient
December 04, 2017
Dr. Speed gave phenomnial education and showed excellent patient care. I felt his dedication to my case was beyond what I've previously experienced.
UofU Patient
November 20, 2017
I've never had a doctor take more interest or time before; ever. He explained everything to me and took extensive time to understand my injury, and how similar past injuries had effected the current one. He lead me to the front deck to make sure the receptionists knew what follow up treatment I needed, where to send the referrals for that treatment and who he wanted me to see.
UofU Patient
November 18, 2017
good
UofU Patient
October 25, 2017
I can honestly say that Dr. Speed deserves to be rated among the top professionals in this industry.
UofU Patient
October 14, 2017
very good
UofU Patient
October 13, 2017
I think he help best he can on my eye He told me that try to help
UofU Patient
September 14, 2017
So far I have had a very good experience under Dr Speed's care. I have really appreciated the therapy program he has had me enrolled in at the U of U Health Care Rehabilitation Center! It has been a very good experience for me. I feel I have made substantial progress since I have been there and the staff is awesome!!
UofU Patient
September 13, 2017
care providers are/were very good to me. sometimes I was not happy about being taken care of
UofU Patient
May 22, 2017
the Care providers pay all of his attention to me during my appointment with the doctor
UofU Patient
April 26, 2017
good
UofU Patient
April 10, 2017
I have been seeing Dr. Speed for years and have always found him to be friendly, willing to take the time required to answer my questions, check me thorougly, give me the treatment iI expect. He is a very good doctor.
UofU Patient
March 10, 2017
Again, too long to wait. Wanted to be seen within 30 days. Nothing available for two months.
UofU Patient
October 28, 2016
good
UofU Patient
October 18, 2016
The Doctor tried to be as thoroughly as possibly to get a good understanding of my condition and concerns before moving on to the next steps.
UofU Patient
September 18, 2016
I am so glad the University has a physician like Dr. Speed to see patients after TBI's.
UofU Patient
May 14, 2016
After providing my list of symptoms, Dr. Speed didn't take the time to dig deeper, to find out more of what's going on. He focused on what seemed important to him when all of my symptoms were worthy of attention. I left the office feeling like I had almost completely wasted my time, and all of the time spent waiting for the appointment to finally roll around.
UofU Patient
February 18, 2016
When asked if Doctor thought I was 100% back to my old self Doctor said I had aways to go still, when I asked what he could see that I could not he didn't or couldn't answer!! All I want is an honest answer to what he is seeing that I am not. I believe that any one can forget short term things what makes me so different!
UofU Patient
January 11, 2016
I always have a great experience in this clinic.
UofU Patient
December 11, 2015
good
UofU Patient
September 04, 2015
good, She has just met me and trying to sort out what has been done. We will see in the coming weeks
UofU Patient
July 26, 2015
The Doctor was very good at listening and helping me with my care.
UofU Patient
July 23, 2015
I had worked in the medical field for over 40 years. Dr. Speed is the best physician I have ever known; he excels in every category. I feel so fortunate to have had him caring for my husband and interacting with both of us. I could spend paragraphs raving about him--he epitomizes CAREgiver.
UofU Patient
June 18, 2015
I look forward to Dr. Speed talking to me and he has so much school under his belt, you can tell.
UofU Patient
April 15, 2015
There needs to be an "outstanding" category for Dr. Speed.
UofU Patient
March 19, 2015
I appreciate and respect the knowledge and council provided by Dr. Speed.
UofU Patient
March 05, 2015
We have been connected to the University of Utah hospital and staff for about a year now. We have always found that the people that work there are very dedicated to their professions. We have had a very good experience, and found all the nurses, doctors and aids in any way always very helpful, and have appreciated how well we were cared for both as a patient and as a wife of the patient. Thank you to everyone. We have a renewed respect for all of you.
UofU Patient
March 02, 2015
good
UofU Patient
February 09, 2015
Dr Speed said that I really didn't need to see him, but be referred to PT, which he did. I was referred by Dr Shprecher to Dr Speed. it would be very useful if a short consult between the two had been done, not just a blind referral. It wasted a "new patient" appointment for Dr Speed as well as my time and money. It also delayed my proceeding to the PT appointment.
UofU Patient
January 12, 2015
Dr. Speed is very caring, knowledgeable, and it was all in all a great experience.
UofU Patient
December 18, 2014
Good
UofU Patient
December 12, 2014
Dr. Speed took extra time to encourage my son to do more physical things. "Use it or loose it"
UofU Patient
December 07, 2014
Dr. Speed is AMAZING! He is the kindest, most attentive doctor I have ever met. He takes time to explain in detail, he writes all of his own notes about you. I've never had to complete any paperwork before seeing him. he takes the time to capture all of your information himself. I pray my insurance approves me for his program. He is the only doctor in the past year since my accident that has given me hope. I have hope that under his care I can be a whole, normal self and have the life I had before my auto accident.
UofU Patient
December 04, 2014
Visit was for followup of TBI I suffered in March, 2007. Dr. Speed has always made me feel he was concerned about my well being. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
UofU Patient
November 26, 2014
Good experience
UofU Patient
October 18, 2014
They don't come better than Dr. Speed. He is courteous, compassionate, empathetic, knowledgeable, and personable. He explains clearly and thoroughly any concerns of the patient. He is just plain kind. And one of a kind. We have never met a more likeable and trustworthy physician.
UofU Patient
October 07, 2014
Working with Dr. Speed has been a great experience. He has helped me with my post surgery pain & was great at explaining what was causing the spasms I was experiencing.
UofU Patient
August 24, 2014
Dr Speed was genuinely interested in my pain I was going through when he came in the room & how long I've been going through. He didn't seem rushed even though I am sure he was & really took the time to help me feel like I had a light at the end of the tunnel of the pain I've been experiencing post surgery. I was very impressed with him on my first appointment with him & so was my sister in law who drove me.
UofU Patient
August 04, 2014
Dr. Speed's manner and concern should be baseline for all doctors. He is wonderful to speak with and asks a lot of questions to ensure my wife get's the best care, and even helps me with advice on caregiving.
UofU Patient
July 23, 2014
Dr. Speed is the greatest. He has the best bedside manner of any physician we have ever known. He responds to all of our concerns honestly and courteously. He is caring, knowledgeable, and kind. He makes a "doctor visit" an actual pleasure.
UofU Patient
May 16, 2014
Dr. Speed is the greatest!
UofU Patient
May 10, 2014
Really like Dr. Speed.
UofU Patient
April 07, 2014
I consider myself extremely fortunate to have a highly skilled and personable physician such as Dr Speed.
UofU Patient
March 15, 2014
I am 75 years old and caring for my disabled husband. Between the two of us, we have seen many doctors in our lifetime. There is simply not a more kind, caring, and professional physician than Dr. Speed. Having worked in the medical field all of my life and having seen a number of caregivers personally, I can say that with confidence. I know how busy a physician's schedule can be, but Dr. Speed never makes one feel rushed. He addressed all of our questions and concerns with patience and compassion. He treats patients and caregivers with respect and never condescends or dismisses their concerns. I am generally a terse person, but I am so grateful to Dr. Speed for his care, I thought I would become a bit more verbose.
UofU Patient
February 28, 2014
good experience
UofU Patient
February 01, 2014
good
UofU Patient
January 26, 2014
I always have a great experience here.
UofU Patient
September 09, 2013
I appreciate the concern he had for my future, especially making sure my PC believed me and my symptoms.
UofU Patient
September 03, 2013
very good and extremely professional.
Dr. Speed specializes in the treatment of traumatic brain injury, mild brain injury, conversion disorder and inpatient rehabilitation. Dr. Speed is the medical director of the traumatic brain injury rehabilitation program at the University of Utah.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-581-2932
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Professor (Clinical) Community Physician Group - Affiliated Physician Nursing - Adjunct Professor Physical Therapy and Athletic Training - Adjunct Associate Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Physicians |
| Board Certification | American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
Research Interests
- Conversion Disorder
- Mild Brain Injury
Education History
| Residency | University of Minnesota Hospitals Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Resident |
| Residency | Concord Repatriation General Hospital Rotating Residency Resident |
| Internship | Concord Repatriation General Hospital Rotating Internship Intern |
| Professional Medical | University of Sydney Medicine M.B.B.S. |
| Undergraduate | University of Sydney Zoology B.S. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- English M, Speed J (2012). Effectiveness of Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation After Left Ventricular Assist Device Placement. Am J Phys Med Rehabil.
- Mooney G, Speed J, Sheppard S (2005). Factors Related to Recovery after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Brain Inj, Volume 19(Number 12), November 2005.
- Mooney G, Speed J, Sheppard S (2005). Factors related to recovery after mild traumatic brain injury. Brain Inj, 19(12), 975-87.
- Mooney G, Speed J (2001). The association between mild traumatic brain injury and psychiatric conditions. Brain Inj, 15(10), 865-77.
- Ellis K, Speed J, Balbierz JM (1998). Post-craniectomy intracranial hypotension: potential impact on rehabilitation. Brain Inj, 12(10), 895-9.
- Ellis KL, Speed J (1998). Pharmacologic management of movement disorder after midbrain haemorrhage. Brain Inj, 12(7), 623-8.
- Gooch JL, Wolcott R, Speed J (1997). Behavioral management of conversion disorder in children. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 78(3), 264-8.
- Speed J (1996). Behavioral management of conversion disorder: retrospective study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 77(2), 147-54.
Review
- Mooney G, Speed J (2002). Interdisciplinary Challenges in the Treatment of Functional Disorders. [Review]. Phys Med Rehabil.
- Speed J, Mooney G (1997). Rehabilitation of Conversion Disorders: An Operant Approach. [Review]. NeuroRehabilitation, 8, 175-182.
- Mooney G, Speed J (1997). Differential Diagnosis in Mild Brain Injury: Understanding the Role of Non-Organic Conditions. [Review]. NeuroRehabilitation, 8, 223-233.
Global Impact
Education History
| Residency | Concord Repatriation General Hospital Rotating Residency Resident |
| Internship | Concord Repatriation General Hospital Rotating Internship Intern |
| Professional Medical | University of Sydney Medicine M.B.B.S. |
| Undergraduate | University of Sydney Zoology B.S. |
