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J. D. Day, M.D. Neurosurgeon

Primary Appointment Location

Neurosurgery Clinic
501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-5270
New and Returning Patients
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Overview

Areas of Expertise
Cancer Care
Neurosurgery
Stroke Care
Neurosurgical Cancer Care
Accepting New Patients
Yes
Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Type
Adults
Language
English
4.6 out of 5
431 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
44 comments
J. D. Day, M.D.

Contents

  • Make an Appointment
  • About
  • Academic Background
  • Research
  • Conditions
  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Locations
  • Ratings & Reviews

Make an Appointment With Dr. Day

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.

About Dr. Day

Clinical Biography

Dr. J. D. Day is an internationally-known leader in skull base surgery and a specialist in Gamma Knife surgery and vascular (blood vessel and vein) disorders of the brain and skull base.

Dr. J.D. Day, Neurosurgeon -- UAMS

Dr. Day's Academic Background

Academic Biography

He previously was director of cranial base surgery, associate professor and vice chairman for academic affairs, and associate residency program director in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSC) at San Antonio.

Dr. Day received his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency in neurological surgery at the University of Southern California (USC) Medical Center. Dr. Day continued his postdoctoral training with a research fellowship in cranial base surgery and anatomy at the University of Vienna Medical School in Austria, under the tutelage of pioneering neurosurgeon Dr. Wolfgang T. Koos.

After residency training fellowship, Dr. Day worked with legendary neurosurgeon Dr. Takanori Fukushima for one year at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He then joined the prestigious Lahey Clinic in Boston as Director of Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery. In 1995 Dr. Day joined the faculty of the USC School of Medicine in Los Angeles, where he was also director of neurological surgery at the world-renowned House Ear Clinic.

In late 2001, he returned to Pittsburgh and Allegheny General Hospital as the director of the Center for Cerebrovascular Surgery and Stroke, also serving on the faculty of Drexel University College of Medicine through 2004. He practiced in Colorado for the next three years, until being recruited to UTHSC in San Antonio in 2007. He was named vice chairman for academic affairs and associate residency program director in the Department of Neurosurgery at UTHSC the following year.

Dr. Day has authored four textbooks on skull base surgery and has published over 80 articles on neurosurgical topics. He has been on the editorial board of Neurosurgery since 1999. He has taught skull base surgery techniques and lectured extensively in the United States, Europe, Africa and Asia.

Administrative Roles

Neurosurgery
Department Chair

Faculty Appointments

Neurosurgery
Professor

Education

Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine
Internship
University of Southern California School of Medicine
Residency
University of Southern California School of Medicine

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery

Dr. Day's Research

Research Interests

Skull base surgery; Cerebrovascular surgery; Brain tumors

UAMS Research Profile

Each UAMS faculty member has a research profile page that includes biographical and contact information, a list of their most recent grant activity and a list of their PubMed publications.

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Conditions Treated

UAMS providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Back Pain
  • Brain and Spine Cancer
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Cysts
  • Brain Metastases
  • Brain Tumors
  • Carotid Artery Stenosis
  • Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
  • Glioblastoma
  • Metastatic Tumors
  • Skull Base Tumors
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spinal Tumors
  • Spine Tumors
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)
  • Vascular Malformations

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Acute Stroke Interventions
  • Cancer Surgery
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Dr. Day's Areas of Expertise

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Cancer Care

The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.

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Neurosurgery

Our neurosurgeons perform research, multiple clinical trials and are the leaders for simple and complex surgeries not available at other centers in Arkansas.

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Stroke Care

UAMS Medical Center is the first comprehensive stroke center in Arkansas certified by the Joint Commission and the only one in central Arkansas.

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Neurosurgical Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

The Neurosurgical oncology team tackles brain and spinal tumors with a true team approach.

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Locations Where Dr. Day Practices

Neurosurgery Clinic

Neurosurgery Clinic , Primary Location

501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-5270
New and Returning Patients
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Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Recommend Provider
4.8 out of 5
Listened Carefully
4.7 out of 5
Knew Important Medical History
4.4 out of 5
Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
4.6 out of 5
Trust Provider
4.7 out of 5

Overall: 4.6 out of 5

(431 Ratings, 44 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

I was well taken care of. Nice and friendly staff.

Date

Aug 27, 2021
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Day was the best doctor we have ever experience. He understood my issues and responded with great respect, and knowledge. I have trust him and respect his sincere responses and have great trust that he will help me through my issue. Thank you very much Dr.Day

Date

Aug 27, 2021
4 out of 5

Comment

Front desk sent me all over hospital before I finally got to the place I needed to be.

Date

Aug 20, 2021
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Day and his nurse, [NAME], were amazing. And I had been rescheduling. This is my third trip, and they were still just the sweetest and the most wonderful people. And I really trust them with my health care, and I can't wait to wait work with them further. And it'll be great. They were super sweet and wonderful, and I really, really, really like Dr. Day. He was such a good help and made me feel so secure. He told me not to worry. And I felt that my heart.

Date

Aug 10, 2021
5 out of 5

Comment

I trust Dr. Day and his nurse with my life. They are truly the best!!

Date

Aug 9, 2021
5 out of 5

Comment

MRI was done in a timely manner and Dr Day called as I was instructed he would.

Date

Jul 30, 2021
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Make an Appointment With Dr. Day

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly.

Existing patients also have the option of requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart.

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