
Specializing in:
- Sleep Medicine
- Clinical Neurophysiology
Practice Focus
My medical training has emphasized that the needs of the patient always come first. I strive to establish lasting relationships with my patients through comprehensive and compassionate care for those with neurologic and sleep disorders. I also recognize the importance of strong, collaborative partnerships with my referring providers.
My special interests include patient and medical student/resident education, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, nocturnal seizures and other parasomnias.
Patient Testimonials
I greatly appreciated that this care provider listened well, explained my care in language I could understand, patiently taught me what I needed to know about my health,and it was clear to me that he sincerely cares about helping me improve my health. Dr. Cornelius was so nice and energized. He made me excited about the possibility of having a sleep study (something I was dreading). Great education and bed side manner. I felt like I knew exactly how the sleep study will work, why we are doing it and how my mouth is structured is differently which makes me more prone to apena. I ended or video call feeling really good and that is not an experience I am used to. I have already recommended him to two friends. I was very impressed how attentive the doctor was, and how he explained things to my Mom, who has dementia. He was very respectful. Dr. Cornelius is a most excellent physician. Informative, always prepared and fully knowledgeable about my condition. Helpful in every way, pleasant and easy to talk with. He is taking superb care of me. The appointment was on time. The staff and doctor were outstandingly polite and professional. Dr. Cornelius is great! Excellent clinic and Dr. Cornelius is excellent! Office staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, & polite. Love Dr. Cornelius!! Dr. Cornelius listened well, was very prepared for my visit and answered all my questions. I was very impressed with my visit with Dr Cornelius. He was familiar with my case and obviously had prepared ahead of time. Dr. Cornelius is a fabulous physician. He is attentive to your needs, very knowledgeable and creates a trusting personal relationship. CORNELIUS IS ONE OF THE BEST PHYSICIANS I’VE EVER SEEN! Dr. Cornelius is an amazing Dr. Very intelligent and friendly. He has helped me more than any of the Dr’s I’ve seen in the past several years. Excellent service from scheduling through consultation. Dr. Cornelius explained things really well and made it a great experience. Thank you
Locations
Primary Office:
Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology
Maple Grove Office
9645 Grove Circle No., Suite 100
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-302-4114
Secondary Offices:
North Memorial Sleep Health Center
13800 83rd Way N
Suite 102
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-581-5050
15450 Highway 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
763-302-4114
Specialty Clinic:
North Metro Center for Sleep Medicine
Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology
Maple Grove Office
9645 Grove Circle No., Suite 100
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-302-4114
Hospital Affiliations
Education
- Doctor of Medicine – University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 2001-2005
- Internal Medicine Internship – Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2005-2006
- Neurology Residency – Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2006-2009
- Sleep Medicine Fellowship – Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2009-2010
Certification
- Board Certified – American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Board Certified – American Board of Sleep Medicine
Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Publications, Additional Positions, Awards, Current Research
- Medical Director, North Memorial Sleep Medicine, 2010-present
- Chief of Neurology, North Memorial Health Care, 2013 – present
- Medical Executive Committee, North Memorial Health Care, 2013 – present
- Mentoring Physician – Minneapolis Community & Technical College Sleep Technologist Program, 2013 – present
- Mentoring Physician – North Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program, 2010 – present
- Mentoring Physician – University of Minnesota Neurology Residency Program, 2010 – present
- Instructor in Neurology – Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2009-2010
- Chief Resident in Neurology – Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2008-2009
Publications
- Strollo PJ, Soose RJ, Maurer JT, DeVries N, Cornelius JR, et al. Upper Airway Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. New England Journal of Medicine 2014; 370:139-49.
- Cornelius JR, Pittock SJ, McKeon A, Lennon VA, Aston PA, Josephs KA, Tippmann-Peikert M, Silber MH. Sleep Manifestations of Voltage-Gated Potassium Channel Autoimmunity. Archives of Neurology 2011; 68(6):733-38.
- Cornelius JR. Questions and Answers in Sleep Medicine. Minnesota Health Care News 2011; 9(8):8-9.
- Cornelius JR, Tippmann-Peikert M, Slocumb NL, Frerichs CF, Silber MH. Impulse Control Disorders with the use of Dopaminergic Agents in Restless Legs Syndrome: A Case-Control Study. Sleep 2010; 33(1):81-7.
- Cornelius JR. Atlas of Clinical Sleep Medicine [Book Review]. Neurology 2010; 75:840.
- Cornelius JR, Boes CJ, Ghearing G, Leavitt JA, Kumar N. Visual symptoms in the Heidenhain Variant of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. Journal of Neuroimaging 2009; 19:283-87.
- Cornelius JR, Zubkov AY, Wijdicks EFM. Following the Clot in Spectacular Shrinking Deficit. Reviews in Neurological Diseases 2008; 5(2):92-4.
Current Research
- “Effects of the Inspire Implantable Nerve Stimulation System on Obstructive Sleep Apnea.” Primary investigator, North Memorial Sleep Health Center. Sponsor: Inspire Medical Systems (Maple Grove, MN); 2010-present.
Awards
- Phi Beta Kappa, The College of William and Mary, 2001
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2005
- Excellence in Internship – Best Preliminary Intern, Mayo Clinic Department of Internal Medicine, 2006
- Chief Resident Award, Mayo Clinic Department of Neurology, 2009
- National Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Award, Clinical Research Forum, 2015
- Minnesota Monthly Best Doctors, Neurology/Sleep Medicine, 2015-2018
- Mpls. St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors – Rising Stars, Neurology/Sleep Medicine, 2016-2018
For additional information:
- Dr. Cornelius answers 10 questions about Sleep Medicine in the September 2011 issue of Minnesota Health Care News.
- For additional information about sleep, please visit the patient education website from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine at www.sleepeducation.com.