Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Medical Education: University of Minnesota School of Medicine (1977) MN
  • Professional Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1982) NY
  • Fellowship: UCSF Dept of Neurology (1987) CA
  • Residency: UCSF Dept of Neurology (1986) CA
  • Residency, UCSF, Department of Neurology (1986)
  • Internship: Montefiore Medical Center - Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1983) NY
  • Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology (1988)
  • Ph.D, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Neuroscience (1982)
  • M.D, University of Minnesota, Medicine (1977)
  • BA, Oberlin College, Physics (1973)

Honors & Awards
  • All University Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Award, All University Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Award (2007)
  • All University Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Award, University of Minnesota (2007)
  • Clinical Investigator Development Award, NINCDS, NIH (1986)
  • Distinguished Teaching Award, University of California San Francisco (1985)
  • Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Minnesota Medical School (1996)
  • Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Minnesota Medical School (2001)
  • Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Minnesota Medical School (2003)
  • Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Minnesota Medical School (2005)
  • Grass Foundation Fellow in Neurophysiology, Marine Biological Lab, Woods Holes, MA (1978)
  • Leon Poliachik Humanitarian Award, University of Minnesota ALS Clinic (2002)
  • Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Minnesota Medical School (2005)
  • Recognized among Best Physicians in Minnesota, Twin Cities Magazine (2010)

Administrative Appointments
  • Associate Head for Clinical Affairs, Neurology Department, U of MN (1999 - 2001)
  • Director, Center for Muscle Disorders, University of Minnesota (1996 - 2003)
  • Director, Neuromuscular Division and Clinics, Stanford University (2011 - Present)
  • Director, Paul and Sheila Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center, U of MN (2003 - 2011)
  • Institute of Human Genetics, Executive Board, University of Minnesota (1999 - 2011)
  • Medical Director, Clinical, Neuroscience Research Unit (1997 - 2003)

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Practice Locations


Neuromuscular Program at the Neuroscience Health Center Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Stanford Neuroscience Health Center Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Patient Ratings

(34 Ratings)

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(54 reviews)

He is consistently the best in his field, the most knowledgeable, the most caring, and one of the few who takes time and listens.
Dr. Day is an excellent Doctor and very dedicated to the muscular dystrophy community. His knowledge and information about the field and up-coming research is appreciated. Thank You Dr. Day!
Excellent care and friendly staff
Takes his time and listens to all concerns and really never rushes you and reviews all notes from previous appts to be sure to review everything. Cares anbout husbpatients
I found the nueroscience team to be very thorough and impressive. I had met with two nuerologists elsewhere and though they gave me my illness they never really give altenatives to mitigate my probl nor give a full diagnosis of how my disease impacts so many concurrents problems.
Dr. Day is a knowledgeable, competent and caring specialist whom I trust and respect.
Everyone from checking in with Robert to Jennifer the medical assistant, Dr Day, Micheleen, Dr Samson and the resident (I can’t remember her name) was wonderful. Everyone was so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Very good experience.
Dr Day is amazing...deeply caring and knowledgeable.
As always, kind, patient, engaged and informative.
Dr. Day is the very best. Please treat him well!!!
Dr. Day is amazing, I am so grateful to have him as my doctor.
He has always been very caring. He always asks if I have any other questions. He keeps current on all my health needs and concerns. He also has a great sense of humor and is very personable.
Dr. Day’s kindness, knowledge, and compassion cannot be overstated. His helpfulness is overwhelming, as is my deep appreciation for him, his advice, and his time.
Dr. John Day is an superlative medical expert who leverages his extensive medical knowledge, education, and reasoning skills to gain visibility into his patients problems. Based upon the information he collects, he then formulates a thoughtful course of action to treat the patient.
Excellent, excellent doctor.
He was thorough and interested and informative.
I just might hire a skywriter! Stanford is the best!
Dr Day, Our family feels privileged to be under your care.
Dr. Day is overworked & too busy. I never or rarely get a response back on my health. And the reason why I came in was to get some prescriptions - I didn't get that day & it had to be mailed to me later. I didn't get seen by respiratory therapist either which I was initially told I would be seen by them.
Although I was running late, Dr. Day was very accommodating and spent a lot of time talking with me and reviewing the medical records that I brought in. I was very appreciative of his time and advice with my medical concerns.
Dr. Day is the best physician I have ever visited. Knowledgeable, kind, concerned, and caring.
Dr. Day has been an empathetic and caring physician. He takes time needed to answer questions and come up with a thoughtful care plan. As a patient, I feel confident and grateful for his time and knowledge.
Dr. Day was very thorough in his exam and in addressing my questions. He also provided a next step for how to address my condition/issues.
Dr. Day is the leading national expert on my disease myotonic muscular dystrophy type? He is also a great human being. Best doctor at Stanford!
He's fabulous. He's been a life saver. He has helped me with issues that I've seen many doctors for over ten years. He's the first person who understood my condition & knew what medication would help. I wish I had met him years ago.
Excellent doctor. Thoughtful and considerate.
On past visits I have had Dr. Day's undivided attention this time I felt like it was a bother to his day to see me.
Dr. Day is the very best!! He is a keeper!!
Dr. Day inspires my confidence in every way via his thorough knowledge of dystrophy. I am so lucky to be in his care.
Dr. Day's team is excellent!
Dr. Day is the best doctor I have ever met.
I love Dr. Day. He always spends any amount of time needed to make my visits complete. Never feel like he is in a rush to move on.
This was our first appointment with Dr. Day and his staff. We are extremely pleased on all levels -
Dr. Day was excellent!
Dr. Day was very friendly and thorough.
Very informative and helpful.
Dr. Day is amazing!!
He just doesn't do anything or explain anything. Fails to follow up as promised. Fails to communicate.
Dr. Day was exceptional and Dr. Liberty fellow (first name I forgot last) was exceptional too.
Never have any problem talking to Dr. Day.
Dr. Day was excellent but I also met with social worker, PT, OT, genetic counselor, nurse.
Dr. Day and his fellow are both very empathetic and embody the qualities a medical doctor should have.
Best expertise for my condition.
Dr. Day is, by far, the best physician I have ever used.
There has been no follow up.
Good.
Dr. Day is a wonderful dr. Very caring!
After receiving a life-changing diagnosis from Dr. John Day I was so overwhelmed with information by caregivers for 2+ hours! I didn't OR couldn't concentrate on anything after that. The time was overkill for a 1st appt.
My provider was very professional & they made sure to really go into detail, regarding my condition.
I liked Dr. Day a lot. He is very kind and understanding. He listens when one speaks.
We saw 5 different people - all informative & concise.
I have no diagnosis or recommendation for correcting problem.
Dr. Day and all his staff made sure all my questions were answered. They didn't seem rushed to get out of the room.
Told me what could be wrong. So I have some idea about my illness. Very helpful.

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