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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
Brain and Spine Cancer Care
Accepting New Patients
Yes
Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Type
Adults
Language
English
4.6 out of 5
450 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
77 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

Department of Neurosurgery
Department Chair

Faculty Appointments

Department of Neurosurgery
Professor

Education and Training

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 — 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 Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Day

UAMS Health 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 or Prescribed by Dr. Day

UAMS Health 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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Brain and Spine 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

(450 Ratings, 77 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

I absolutely love Dr. Day and Nurse Gay. They are amazing, and I would recommend them in a heartbeat. Dr. Day literally saved my life, and Nurse Gay is always so compassionate. I never feel rushed. I never feel like I'm not being listened to. They're just amazing. On the MRI side, they could use some more kindness around there, but the lady that checked me in this go around was the first nice person in that department I have met in all the years I've been going.

Date

Sep 30, 2022
4 out of 5

Comment

Yes, the doctors and nurses were real helpful. I love that hospital and I would tell anybody to go to it. They treat you right. And I'll be going there at my surgeries and that. But thank you.

Date

Aug 26, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

He was an excellent doctor along with his staff. They did an extremely, extremely fantastic job.

Date

Aug 5, 2022
4 out of 5

Comment

Long Waiting Time But Other Then That Good I Took Someone With Me To My Appointment Because I'm Deaf Know Sorry But Thankyou For Everything It's All Good...

Date

Aug 5, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

We love Dr. Day and his personability with us each visit.

Date

Jul 29, 2022
4 out of 5

Comment

I love Dr. Day because Dr. Day listened to me, I had questions and answered them the way I could understand them.

Date

Jul 15, 2022
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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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