John D. Steffens,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
John Steffens, MD, practices as a general neurologist with special and active clinical focus on multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular diseases, Parkinson’s disease, and other movement disorders. He is currently limiting his practice to outpatient practice in order to focus on clinical education and patient management. In addition, Dr. Steffens maintains a part-time private practice in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Clinical Locations
801-585-7575
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Neurology
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | General Neurology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) |
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
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 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
August 22, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Very excellent care and information. I have seen two previous neurologists for my condition, and never had such excellent care as I have received here. I tell everyone that they should go here for their Treatment
UofU Patient
July 26, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Providers took the time to review medications and explain effects of them which I did not know
UofU Patient
July 15, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Best care I have ever received
UofU Patient
May 25, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Steffens ALWAYS not only listens, but he hears me and acts on the information if he can help.
UofU Patient
May 22, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I have been going to Dr Steffens for years and will continue to go to him. For me, he understands what it means to be a doctor. He is a good listener and team player. He takes his responsibility for his job seriously but knows when to laugh. That's why he is the best doctor I have ever had.
UofU Patient
April 23, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Steffens is wonderful! He has cared for me for nearly 20 years and I am so glad that he is my doctor. He always listens and takes time to explain things to me. I trust him with my life.
UofU Patient
April 17, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Steffens and David listened and answered my questions very patiently effectively.
UofU Patient
March 22, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I communicate well with the Dr Steffens and he always has my best interest in mind.
UofU Patient
February 28, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
very good
UofU Patient
February 26, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
excellent visit as always. answered my questions
UofU Patient
February 26, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Steffens is such a pleasure to visit with
UofU Patient
December 23, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Steffens is the most compassionate and caring neurologist I have ever interacted with. He listens and includes me in every decision made about my care. I highly recommend him and would rate him way above "very good". I'd say he's an EXCELLENT doctor!
UofU Patient
December 12, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Steffens is a very nice man as well as a great Dr!
UofU Patient
September 16, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Due to Covid it had been awhile since I had seen Dr Steffens in person and there were many things to talk about. After my examination and listening to me, he decided to change my treatment plan. He went over it carefully why we were doing and how it was to be done. I appreciate his teamwork style!
UofU Patient
August 19, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Steffens couldn't be a better Dr. He is amazing, in all he does. I left feeling great, as I always do.
UofU Patient
August 18, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
We love and appreciate Dr Stteffens.
UofU Patient
August 16, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Steffens spent a lot of time with me. I am always amazed how he rememberers the details of my MS and the things that we have talked about in previous visits
UofU Patient
August 14, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
excellent care
UofU Patient
July 13, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Steffens is an excellent neurologist. His concern & care & expert knowledge contributes to my well being and keeps me positive about my PD. He is on top of my disease.
UofU Patient
July 06, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
See comment under access. Steffens is great!
UofU Patient
February 20, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Love Dr Steffens
UofU Patient
February 17, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I couldnt have had a better experience. Dr. Steffens is a very caring and knowledgeable person. He always reviews things thoroughly and is very good at diagnosing my condition. He remembers things about me, from my previous visit. He explains what I need to do, until I see him again. I hope I am fortunate enough to have him the rest of my life.
UofU Patient
February 16, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Steffens is the best Neurologist. his care, concern, for my needs is top notch. A+ to him.
UofU Patient
February 16, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Steffens is a wonderful Doctor
UofU Patient
January 06, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
was very comfortable with the Doctor
UofU Patient
December 15, 2019
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Awesome
John Steffens, MD, practices as a general neurologist with special and active clinical focus on multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular diseases, Parkinson’s disease, and other movement disorders. He is currently limiting his practice to outpatient practice in order to focus on clinical education and patient management. In addition, Dr. Steffens maintains a part-time private practice in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Neurology
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | General Neurology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Neurophysiology Fellow, 1998 |
| Chief Resident | University of Utah School of Medicine Neurology Chief Resident, 1997 |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Neurology Resident, 1996 |
| Internship | Veterans Affairs Medical Center Medicine Intern, 1991 |
| Professional Medical | University of Washington Medicine M.D., 1990 |
| Undergraduate | University of Idaho, College of Letters and Science Zoology B.S., 1986 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Shprecher D, Smith SS, Steffens JD, Flanigan K (2008). Clinical and Diagnostic Features of Delayed Hypoxic leukoencephalopathy. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci.
- Shprecher D, Frech T, Chin S, Eskandari R, Steffens J (2008). Progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy associated with lupus and methotrexate overdose. Lupus, 17(11), 1029-32.
- Majersik JJ, Caravati EM, Steffens JD (2007). Severe neurotoxicity associated with exposure to the solvent 1-bromopropane (n-propyl bromide). Clin Toxicol, 45(3), 270-6.
- Schenkenberg T, Jones CR, Steffens JD, Greenlee JE (2004). Assessing the neurology clerkship: the value of student feedback. Neurology, 63(9), 1757-8.
- Greenlee JE, Steffens JD, Clawson SA, Hill K, Dalmau J (2002). Anti-Hu antibodies in Merkel cell carcinoma. Ann Neurol, 52(1), 111-5.
Book Chapter
- Steffens JD (2005). Ulnar Mononeuropathies. In Bromberg MB; Smith AG (Ed.), Handbook of Peripheral Neuropathy (pp. 487-495). Boca Raton: Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Other
- Steffens, JD (2006). Parkinson's Disease Medications. National APDA Newsletter (Winter, 2006). New York: National chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association.
- Steffens, JD (2005). The Purpose Behind the Pills. Parkinson's News (Fall, 2005). APDA I&R Center, Utah.
- Steffens, JD (2005). Pills, Patches and Pumps. Parkinson's News (Summer, 2005). APDA I&R Center, Utah.
- Steffens JD (2001). Is it depression, or just my Parkinson Disease. Parkinson's News (fall 2001). Utah Parkinson's Disease Association Newsletter.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Steffens J, Bromberg M (2001). Tick Paralysis. MedLink-Neurobase, Arbor Publishing Corp, 10393 San Diego Mission Road #120, San Diego, CA 92108-2134 [Video].