David R. Renner
Rating: 4.8 of 5
( out of 102 reviews )

David R. Renner, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Clinical Neurosciences Center

175 North Medical Drive East
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-585-7575
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  • 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.

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    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.8 out of 5
    4.8 /5
    ( out of 102 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    December 21, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Renner is a very kind, concerned and pleasant individual. He made me feel very comfortable during our appointment.

    October 19, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Renner took the time to make sure I understood what was happening with my nerve.

    October 13, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Renner is a caring individual who explains very well what course of action to follow and why that is done. I appreciate him greatly and highly recommend him.

    October 11, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Caring, spent much time with me discussing process, tests, etc. Asked relevant questions about my condition and provided clear answers to my inquiries.

    October 10, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    HE IS A VERY CARING KNOWLEDGEABLE AND GENTLE DOCTOR

    October 09, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent

    September 30, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Renner is the most knowledgeable neurologist we have seen. His 'bedside manner', so to speak, is a very reassuring, peaceful manner.

    September 28, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Consummate professional!

    September 18, 2025
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I feel very lucky and thankful to be Dr. Renner's patient. He is not only highly professional but also very friendly. It's very easy for me to express any of my issues.

  • 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurology -Professor (Clinical)

    Education history

    Diploma Tropical Medicine and International Health - University of London, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine D.T.M.H
    Graduate Training Tropical Medicine and International Health - University of London, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine M.S.
    Fellowship Neuromuscular Fellowship - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Neurology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Residency Internal Medicine - University of Nebraska - Omaha Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Nebraska - Omaha House Officer
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Nebraska - Omaha M.D.
    Undergraduate Pre-Medicine - Loyola University Pre Med
    Post Graduate Training University of Nebraska
    Undergraduate Creighton University B.A.

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