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David R. Renner, MD

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32 4.9 out of 5 Patient Rating

Languages Spoken: English

In 2002, Dr. Renner joined the Department of Neurology faculty, where he currently holds a position as an associate professor of neurology and a diplomate of tropical medicine and infectious disease. Dr. Renner is the course director for medical school neurosciences (Brain and Behavior). Dr. Renner is very active in teaching and mentoring and has given hundreds of lectures to fellows, 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 outreach 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 and clinical consultation in Jackson Hole.

Dr. Renner is specialized in infectious neurology and tropical medicine. He conducts clinical research and is focusing upon demyelinating disorders of the central nervous system in HIV patients. Additionally, he is involved in assessing the neurological needs in the sub-Saharan African countries of Ghana and Kenya and has developed traveling, educational, and didactic curriculum for primary-care physicians in these countries. He has also developed an evolving, educational, and didactic curriculum for primary-care physicians in countries with extremely limited resources and is working to establish adult-neurology residency training programs in these countries. He is a member of a consortium of HIV providers and works with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine on the formation of the first East African Diploma of Tropical Medicine and International Health.

Dr. Renner is a member of The American Academy of Neurology, American Heart Association, The Royal College of Physicians, American Medical Association, American Stroke Association, Movement Disorder Society, Phi Beta Delta, and Phi Sigma Tau. He is a test writer for the Royal College of Physicians and the United Stated Licensing Exam, and his area of interest involves CNS compartmentalization of the HIV genome. He also serves on several committees. He is the chairman of the Neuroscience Task Force of 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 the 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.

Clinical Locations

Clinical Neurosciences Center

801-585-7575

175 North Medical Drive East
Salt Lake City, UT  84132
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Specialties

  • General Neurology
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Neurology
  • Neuromuscular Diseases
  • Stroke
  • Telestroke
  • Travel Medicine/Tropical Diseases
  • Vascular Neurology
  • EMG

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Neurology - 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.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.9/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.8/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.9/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.7/ 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 March 14, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Dr. Renner is very methodical and does not rush into conclusions. I appreciate that.

UofU Patient February 07, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Doctor Renner is an excellent and experienced professional, he is amiable and very knowledgeable and treats me with kindness, respect and intentional caring.

UofU Patient January 30, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Renner is very knowledgeable & informative in a manner I can follow. Dr follows up with various test results & is thorough.

UofU Patient January 28, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Renner is one of the most knowledgeable physicians I have ever encountered. He is also very kind, observant, interested, concerned and humble, I have referred him to many people!

UofU Patient January 09, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I was treated with respect and the truth.

UofU Patient January 07, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Renner is an all-star. I've never had a better doctor who was more once red about every aspect of my health and includes me in every decision.

UofU Patient January 03, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Renner is, in my professional experience, one of the finest physicians I know and hands down the best neurologist I've ever met.

UofU Patient December 18, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Renner is very knowledgeable. He explains what the options are as well as provides the knowledge of what is happening with the brain and body so decisions on how to move forward can be successful as possible

UofU Patient November 20, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

He explain the condition well

UofU Patient November 05, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Dr.Renner did not have all the information available to him to give us any recommendations. This visit did not result in any treatment plans.

UofU Patient October 30, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Renner listens extremely well, and explains my conditions so that it is very clear. He is very attentive and shows genuine concern.

UofU Patient October 08, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Too many referrals to my primary care doctor to answer questions, ESPECIALLY in light of the fact that it was this doctor who originally proscribed the specific treatment being discussed.

UofU Patient May 11, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

great

UofU Patient April 18, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Renner has always been very respectful of my concerns and problems and helpful in trying to resolve my many and complicated problems

UofU Patient April 16, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

I'm very satisfied with my care

UofU Patient March 24, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Renner's attention and care during an appointment are simply excellent. I would suggest improved method's of taking care of action items (referrals, letters) that are agreed upon during the care visit. I love seeing Dr. Renner. He is top notch!

UofU Patient March 21, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Care provider said now that he has diagnosed me that I need to find another neurologist. I am still waiting for a name and referral. I have more questions than answers.

UofU Patient March 19, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient March 16, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Renner is exceptional!

UofU Patient February 26, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I will be returning for updating tests & current diagnosis.

UofU Patient February 15, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Renner is very attentive and present when we discuss my neurological prognosis and treatment.

UofU Patient January 29, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I feel honored to have Dr. Renner as my neurologist.

UofU Patient January 13, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Renner is really fantastic. He has taken such good care of me over the years that I almost see him as a friend in addition to being my physician! I don't get the two mixed up, but Dr. Renner has always gone the extra mile kind of like a friend would. Much appreciated!

UofU Patient January 05, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Renner was incredibly straight forward, assess my issues, explained my condition, and gave me clear instructions about what to do and when I should return.

UofU Patient December 20, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Renner is an attentive physician who asks all the right questions and demonstrates serious concern about one's health.

UofU Patient November 04, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Renner is exceptional!!

UofU Patient October 03, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very good.

UofU Patient August 31, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I love Dr. David Renner! He understands my condition and what I going through.

UofU Patient August 29, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Renner is an exceptional neurologist. He has great "bedside manner" which includes concern, professionalism, and humor. I would recommend him and, through him, the institution itself.

UofU Patient August 13, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

good

UofU Patient July 18, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I have been very blessed and fortunate to work with Dr. Renner for a very long time now. He is so knowledgeable and professional and I feel he is working very hard for my consistently improved overall well-being.

UofU Patient July 13, 2020
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Renner has been my neurologist treating my MS since the onset in 2006. I am relocating to Michigan and will greatly miss the care and concern that Dr. Renner has provided.

In 2002, Dr. Renner joined the Department of Neurology faculty, where he currently holds a position as an associate professor of neurology and a diplomate of tropical medicine and infectious disease. Dr. Renner is the course director for medical school neurosciences (Brain and Behavior). Dr. Renner is very active in teaching and mentoring and has given hundreds of lectures to fellows, 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 outreach 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 and clinical consultation in Jackson Hole.

Dr. Renner is specialized in infectious neurology and tropical medicine. He conducts clinical research and is focusing upon demyelinating disorders of the central nervous system in HIV patients. Additionally, he is involved in assessing the neurological needs in the sub-Saharan African countries of Ghana and Kenya and has developed traveling, educational, and didactic curriculum for primary-care physicians in these countries. He has also developed an evolving, educational, and didactic curriculum for primary-care physicians in countries with extremely limited resources and is working to establish adult-neurology residency training programs in these countries. He is a member of a consortium of HIV providers and works with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine on the formation of the first East African Diploma of Tropical Medicine and International Health.

Dr. Renner is a member of The American Academy of Neurology, American Heart Association, The Royal College of Physicians, American Medical Association, American Stroke Association, Movement Disorder Society, Phi Beta Delta, and Phi Sigma Tau. He is a test writer for the Royal College of Physicians and the United Stated Licensing Exam, and his area of interest involves CNS compartmentalization of the HIV genome. He also serves on several committees. He is the chairman of the Neuroscience Task Force of 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 the 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.

Academic Locations

Board Certification and Academic Information

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

Education History

Graduate Training University of London, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Tropical Medicine and International Health
M.S., 2016
Diploma University of London, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Tropical Medicine and International Health
D.T.M.H, 2015
Fellowship University of Utah School of Medicine
Neuromuscular Fellowship
Fellow, 2002
Residency University of Utah School of Medicine
Neurology
Resident, 2001
Residency University of Nebraska - Omaha
Internal Medicine
Resident, 1999
Internship University of Nebraska - Omaha
Internal Medicine
House Officer, 1998
Professional Medical University of Nebraska - Omaha
Medicine
M.D., 1997
Post Graduate Training University of Nebraska

, 1992
Undergraduate Creighton University

B.A., 1991
Undergraduate Loyola University
Pre-Medicine
Pre Med, 1989

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