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John D. Steffens
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John D. Steffens, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Imaging and Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575
  • 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.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 101 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    May 09, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Steffens is a tell you how it is guy. Very clear on what is going on with my condition. And what he recommends to

    May 06, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr stevenÔs is a great physician who is devoted to providing the best care to his patients. He is always thorough in his analysis of my condition and subsequent treatment.

    May 03, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Steffans has been my Dr for 19 yrs, I have the upmost respect for him and what he's done for me!

    May 01, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Steffens is an excellent provider!

    April 07, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Steffens has been my Dr for many years. I trust him and I like the rapport he creates with his patients. It creates an environment of trust and that is important. Thank you Dr Steffens.

    April 07, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Steffens is an excellent neurologist. He is progressive in treatment & kind & caring.

    April 04, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr.Steffens is the BEST!!!! He is soooo knowledgeable, understanding, kind, fun,all around an AMAZING man..I wouldn't trust my health/life with ANY OTHER DR.

    April 03, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Steffens always greets me with a smile.

    December 14, 2024
    IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    The Best neurologist regarding Parkinson's disease that I have known. Hands down. Extremely knowledgeable and super caring and empathetic.

  • 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

    Fellowship Neurophysiology - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Chief Resident Neurology - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Neurology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Medicine - Veterans Affairs Medical Center Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Washington M.D.
    Undergraduate Zoology - University of Idaho, College of Letters and Science B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Shprecher D, Smith SS, Steffens JD, Flanigan K (2008). Clinical and Diagnostic Features of Delayed Hypoxic leukoencephalopathy. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci.
    2. 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. (Read full article)
    3. Majersik JJ, Caravati EM, Steffens JD (2007). Severe neurotoxicity associated with exposure to the solvent 1-bromopropane (n-propyl bromide). Clin Toxicol (Phila), 45(3), 270-6. (Read full article)
    4. Schenkenberg T, Jones CR, Steffens JD, Greenlee JE (2004). Assessing the neurology clerkship: the value of student feedback. Neurology, 63(9), 1757-8. (Read full article)
    5. Greenlee JE, Steffens JD, Clawson SA, Hill K, Dalmau J (2002). Anti-Hu antibodies in Merkel cell carcinoma. Ann Neurol, 52(1), 111-5. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. 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

    1. Steffens, JD (2006). Parkinson's Disease Medications. National APDA Newsletter (Winter, 2006). New York: National chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association.
    2. Steffens, JD (2005). The Purpose Behind the Pills. Parkinson's News (Fall, 2005). APDA I&R Center, Utah.
    3. Steffens, JD (2005). Pills, Patches and Pumps. Parkinson's News (Summer, 2005). APDA I&R Center, Utah.
    4. 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

    1. Steffens J, Bromberg M (2001). Tick Paralysis. MedLink-Neurobase, Arbor Publishing Corp, 10393 San Diego Mission Road #120, San Diego, CA 92108-2134 [Video].