Steven Patrick Rider, MD

Neurologist, Director of EEG Lab

4.9/5 (276 ratings) 52 comments

About Me

Gender: Male

Languages Spoken:
English

View Insurance Accepted

Clinical Focus:
Epilepsy

Specialties:
Neurology

Education & Credentials

Medical School

Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana

Internships

Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana

Residencies

Neurology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana

Fellowships

EEG, Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Clinical Neurophysiology, EEG)

Organizations & Societies

American Academy of Neurology

Where I See Patients

University Neurology

1128 E Weisgarber Rd Knoxville, TN 37909

Phone: 865-521-6174

Fax: 865-546-4065

Directions

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My Ratings & Reviews

overall experience

276 ratings

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
Provider explained things clearly

4.9
Provider showed concern

4.9
Provider included you in decisions

4.9
How likely is it that you would recommend this provider to a friend or family

4.9

52 Patient Reviews

“Very knowledgeable. [...]”

4.6

September 26, 2024

“Dr. Rider was very helpful, friendly, and was genuinely interested in my health and well being.”

5.0

September 21, 2024

“I felt confident with his knowledge and care.”

5.0

September 20, 2024

“Concerns & questions addressed. Relational”

5.0

September 15, 2024

“Felt very comfortable and professional, answered all my concerns, and took the time.”

5.0

September 12, 2024

“Dr Rider and [...] have never made me question the quality of my health care.”

5.0

September 11, 2024

“Everyone was very professional. And I really appreciated the way. The doctor was so concerned and got right down to my issue as soon as possible.”

5.0

September 10, 2024

“Excellent care to and for me. Careful to advise me of treatments considered.”

5.0

August 28, 2024

“Dr. Rider went above and beyond to take time to explain, listen, and give us a plan moving forward. Outstanding visit with an outstanding physician.”

5.0

August 28, 2024

“Great nurse & resident communication - caring & concerned bedside manner!”

5.0

August 27, 2024

“Dr Rider and nurse was very caring and informative”

5.0

August 23, 2024

“Very pleased with Dr Rider taking care of my seizures for 16 years now.”

5.0

August 8, 2024

“I tell people that Dr. Rider is the best neurologist my son has ever had. He treats both of us with dignity and respect, he listen to concerns and answers questions, and he ensures we have what we need before we leave the office. All this makes our lives easier.”

5.0

August 8, 2024

“Dr. Rider is the absolute best!!! He's been taking care of me for 10 plus years. His intern was nice and had great bedside manner. Always a great experience with Dr. Rider!”

5.0

July 26, 2024

“Dr. Rider is so kind, thorough and takes the time with his patients and explains everything so that you understand.. Thanks Doc”

5.0

July 20, 2024

“Excellent”

5.0

July 11, 2024

“Dr. Rider is very knowledgeable about my condition [...] and brought in other doctors to observe.”

5.0

July 11, 2024

“Dr Rider has always been thorough in dealing with my meds which are complicated by the antiretrovirals I take prescribed by my infectious disease doctor. I feel we have things balanced, and prepared for breakthrough focal events.”

5.0

July 5, 2024

“The attending spent so much time with me, exploring all of the changes and challenges that have happened since the previous appointment. Dr. Rider immediately recognized me, remembered medical details and even personal details, and was thorough and interested. It's so incredibly refreshing. Not the normal specialist experience, for sure.”

5.0

July 4, 2024

“Dr. Rider is the BEST”

5.0

July 2, 2024

“Felt very heard and taken care of.”

5.0

June 19, 2024

“Good”

5.0

June 5, 2024

“Dr. was very professional and cared about my issues.”

5.0

June 4, 2024

“Always excellent.”

5.0

June 2, 2024

“Good”

5.0

May 31, 2024

“Excellent doctor! Would definitely recommend and return.”

5.0

May 28, 2024

“Dr. Rider spent well over an hour with us, reviewed records I had brought and was very reassuring and thorough about my situation.”

5.0

May 24, 2024

“Dr Rider is the best!!”

5.0

May 24, 2024

“Every part of doc's visit was great worth the long wait”

5.0

May 18, 2024

“Dr. Rider spent time necessary to discuss all options and allow questions/answers. His listening skill is excellent and his humor is appreciated. The outcome of each visit is always satisfactory.”

5.0

May 16, 2024

“Dr Rider is the BEST neurologist I've ever met. I've seen multiple over the last 25 years due to moves and insurance changes. He patiently listens to my concerns and explains answers in ways I can understand. He is honest, gentle, kind, patient, and knows my history and present health info very well. He has an amazing memory. He is my favorite doctor ever!!! He is a doctor who was born to be a doctor! He does the best job always.”

5.0

May 16, 2024

“Listened carefully, meaningful question that led to a follow up plan. Thorough review of previous tests and data prior appointment.”

5.0

April 30, 2024

“I see Dr. Rider annually for fol)ow-up regarding my medication. He has always been very generous with his time and attentative to my questions and concerns.”

5.0

April 26, 2024

“Already recommended the office to a neighbor. Felt very validated and understood by the Dr. Actually left the office in a good mood.”

5.0

April 25, 2024

“Nurse and Dr very good just receptionist entering to sign in”

5.0

April 25, 2024

“I would recommend this office any time for anyone.”

5.0

April 17, 2024

“I really like Dr Rider...we talked at length.”

5.0

April 14, 2024

“Dr is consummate professional.”

5.0

April 7, 2024

“Dr. Rider is wonderful!”

5.0

March 28, 2024

“Care providers spend time explaining everything”

5.0

March 22, 2024

“Dr. Steven Rider is a doctor that has helped my daughter from day one.”

5.0

March 22, 2024

“I was very happy with the Dr. And the student who saw me. They answered all our questions.”

5.0

March 19, 2024

“Dr Rider is the best! He takes time with you and listens.”

4.3

February 25, 2024

“I would definitely recommend dr rider [...]”

5.0

February 17, 2024

“Sincerely appreciate Dr Rider's expertise.”

5.0

February 15, 2024

“Dr. Rider has been taking care of me for 13 years and I am extremely grateful for the care he has been giving me.”

5.0

February 14, 2024

“UT MEDICAL CENTER...Has been a Wonderful, Very Informative and Helping Medical Group since my the First Appt. with Dr. Rider. My Best Neurology Specialist in Years!”

4.8

February 9, 2024

“Good visit”

5.0

February 9, 2024

“Very informative”

5.0

February 2, 2024

“I've had only the best experiences with treatment from Dr. Rider. He listens to my concerns and helps with anything I'm concerned about epilepsy. I'm thankful he's my doctor.”

5.0

January 28, 2024

“I'm very pleased with the way Dr Rider takes Into consideration the balance between The medicine which he prescribes and also the medicine which my infectious disease doctor prescribes.”

5.0

January 28, 2024

“Good”

5.0

January 23, 2024

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