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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
(530) 896-0260

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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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
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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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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What went well
  • 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
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Julie Martin – Jun 26, 2022
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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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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Kelly T. Salinas in Redding, CA – Jan 16, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Blake in Paradise, CA – Jun 07, 2016
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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
8 people found this helpful
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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)

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • 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
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Internal Medicine†
American Osteopathic Board
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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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