Dr. Steven P. Rider, MD | Knoxville, TN | Neurology

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Dr. Steven Rider is a board-certified neurologist who has dedicated 26 years to treating conditions affecting the nervous system. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency training. Dr. Rider's extensive experience spans more than two decades of specialized neurological care. He provides care in English to serve his patients' needs.

Dr. Rider practices at University of Tennessee Medical Center and sees patients in Knoxville, Tennessee. He specializes in treating epilepsy and addressing neurological causes of mobility issues like limping. His practice incorporates comprehensive diagnostic approaches including MRI imaging and therapeutic interventions such as physical therapy and strength training programs. Patients have given Dr. Rider an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
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87 Ratings
26 years of experience
speaks English
Indiana University School Of Medicine
9 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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Superb care by him. Detailed history, good exam, open to all questions and listens, clear concise answers, pragmatic, honest and congenial.

February 28th, 2024

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Dr. Rider treated my wife for multiple serious seizures at UT Neuro ICU and then in his practice. He is the perfect physician. He listens, asks follow-up questions, listens again, and then speaks knowledgeably to the issue. He takes as long as necessary to inform the patient/family of all details of their condition, treatment, and prognosis. Dr. Rider speaks confidently on his areas of expertise and quickly defers on matters outside his areas.

June 7th, 2019

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I can not stand a doctors office that you can never get ahold of anyone. Well this is an office like that! You call for a test and they never call back, so you call again they never call you back. This keeps happening. What do these people do all day? Because it is not help people!

November 22nd, 2017

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Dr. Rider is exceptionally knowledgable and compassionate. Our experience with him and his office was wonderful and uplifting in spite of the fact that we were dealing with a very serious and difficult medical condition.

October 13th, 2016

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Very Pleased & Comfortable seeing Dr. Rider

September 8th, 2015

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Fantastic!!! I wouldn't to any other!

March 3rd, 2015

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Dr. Rider spent a lot of time with us and explained options. Terrific manner and very approachable

January 25th, 2015

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I have my second annual appointment for a checkup. I was referred to Dr. Rider by Dr. Paulsen because he deals with Epilepsy, and I have yet to see Dr. Rider. Both the initial and this appointment were with the nurse practitioner. Dr. Paulsen was following my blood count every 3 months and the nurse practitioner has not even asked for blood work. I feel neglected and if there was another neurologist with hospital privileges at UT, I would definitely switch doctors. It is ridiculous!!! The staff is rude; it is stressful enough to run out of a seizure medication, but to have to fight with the staff to get my prescriptions called in is worse!!!!

January 7th, 2015

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Very thorough and caring. Occasionally talks over your head, but quick to explain in everyday language when asked. Dr. Rider has called us often to discuss treatment options and recommendations. We trust his medical judgement. Always courteous, but has a tendency to speak too fast. We are very pleased with his medical care. His nurse is excellent also.

May 30th, 2013

University Neurology

1128 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 230Knoxville, TN 37909

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Dr. Steven Patrick Rider

7326 MAYNARDVILLE PIKEKNOXVILLE, TN 37938


Dr. Steven Patrick Rider, MD	Jennifer Keyes Sparks	Dr. Cherridan Rambally, MD	Dr. Michael Richard Slattery, MD
Neurology	Nurse Practitioner	Sleep Medicine	Sleep Medicine
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
4.2 (87 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.8 (5 Ratings)	2.4 (7 Ratings)
26 Years of Experience		22 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, French	Speaks English, German
Knoxville , TN	Knoxville , TN	Oak Ridge , TN	Knoxville , TN
Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine		Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine	Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine
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Indiana University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2000

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Where is Dr. Steven Rider's office located?: Dr. Steven Rider's office is located at 1128 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 230, Knoxville, TN, 37909.

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