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Dr. Thomas McKnight Jr, DO

Dr. Thomas McKnight Jr, DO

Neurology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas McKnight Jr, DO is a neurologist in Chico, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University in 1975. He is affiliated with Oroville Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

130 Independence Cir Ste 5 Chico, CA 95973

Dr. McKnight Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. McKnight Jr specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Neurology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. McKnight Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McKnight Jr

3.5
30 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
53%
53%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
30%
30%

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Very unprofessional, don’t return calls like they say and don’t care about their patients, wouldn’t recommend to anybody
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Nov 14, 2024
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10 out of 10
He has so much knowledge and experience he is able to diagnose and treat his patients with perfection. I have been seeing him for headaches and nerve pain. I wish I would have met him sooner.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Annie V Gabbert – Oct 16, 2024
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Dr. McKnight is an outstanding doctor. Very caring and compassionate. Extremely knowledgeable. I know a lot of his patients. They all agree that he was the one doctor who figured out what was wrong with them where other doctors could not. My husband and grandson see Dr McKnight as well. He was able to not only diagnose our medical concerns, but knew how to treat the concerns effectively. Wouldn’t go to anyone else. I recommend him to everyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Julie Martin – Jun 26, 2022
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Yes, I would recommend him. He makes me feel like I really matter to him. He never makes me feel rushed and he does want me to understand everything he tells me and to answer all my questions if I have any. I need exact answers and he gives them to me, sometimes before I ask them.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
J. Simmons – Sep 25, 2021
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I, and my wife a 22 year R.N., found Dr. McKnight to be a very pleasant man to work with and we both felt he was very through. Dr. McKnight had to, after extensive testing, deliver the news to my wife and me that I had a terminal degenerative nerve disease. He did so with great compassion and empathy. He was professional yet very caring in his delivery of the news. He then, immediately referred me to UCFS for further treatment explaining that I would receive the best care possible there.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Kelly T. Salinas in Redding, CA – Jan 16, 2019
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Dr. McKnight Jr. has been a life saver for my us! He has helped my wife through a series of health issues and has always had the utmost patience and fortitude to see things through. I have had great success as a patient as well! He found problems with my sleep and depression that has greatly improved. I would recommend Dr McKnight Jr. to anyone looking for a Neurologist.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Blake in Paradise, CA – Jun 07, 2016
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He helped me with a sudden onset of seizures that happened a few years ago. I see him often, he is thorough, kind, and gets to the root of your problem and really listens. his staff is very kind. There is usually a wait , not always, but he spends a lot of time with you so know he is worth the wait.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
Helpful
keri in Paradise, CA – Jun 04, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

DR McKnight provides evaluation and care based upon the results of a patients clinical symptomatic concerns, comprehansive medical history and appropriate diagnostic and imaging evaluarions in the determination of the nature and extent of their...read more

biography

Dr McKnight is a board certified neurologist and senior memner of the American College of Neuropsychiatrists, a professional orgjnization of Osteopathic Neurologists and Psychiatrists. Dr McKnight is trained in promary care, certified in Internal...read more
  • Neurology

  • Clinical Neurophysiology

  • Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology)

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  • St John Malcomb-oakland General Hospital-osteopathic Residency-neurology

    1984
  • Wilford Hall Usaf Medical Center-neurology

    Fellowship Hospital, 1981
  • Brooke Army Medical Center - Ft. Sam Houston-internal Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1979
  • Wright Patterson Afb Medical Center-primary Care

    Internship Hospital, 1976
  • Des Moines University

    Medical School, 1975
  • Ucla-undergraduate And Graduate School Of Public Health

    Undergraduate School, 1972
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
American Osteopathic Board
Neurology
Self designated 
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Dr. McKnight Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Thomas E. McKnight JR DO MPH Inc.130 Independence Cir Ste 5 Chico, CA 95973
    1

    Practice

    Office236 W East Ave Chico, CA 95926
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Oroville Hospital

      2767 Olive Hwy
      Oroville, CA 95966
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      65%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      11% lower than the national average

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