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Dr. James Schwender, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 57
Dr. James Schwender, MD
4.6 (95 Ratings)

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Dr. James Schwender, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Minneapolis, MN.
Dr. James Schwender, MD
4.6 (95 Ratings)
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Dr. James Schwender, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 57
Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Schwender, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Minneapolis, MN.

About

Dr. James Schwender, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Minneapolis, MN and has 31 years experience. They graduated from SUNY Upstate Med University in 1993 and completed a residency at University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine.They currently practice at Twin Cities Spine Center and are affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital. Dr. Schwender has experience treating conditions like Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schwender received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 95 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

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Friendly Staff

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Spinal Stenosis
Herniated Disc Surgery
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Herniated Disc Surgery
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Cord Decompression
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Fusion
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Knee Osteophyte
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Miner's Knee
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
TMJ
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Cervical Microdiscectomy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Synovial Biopsy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Twin Cities Spine Center Minneapolis
    913 E 26th St Ste 600STE 600, Minneapolis, MN 55404
  2. 2 Blaine Office - CDI Building
    2305 108th Ln Ne, Blaine, MN 55449

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schwender
4.6
Based on 95 Reviews
5 Stars (84)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 07, 2024
First visit with Dr. Schwender re: my cervical spine concern. Excellent visit with someone who puts you at ease the moment he enters the exam room. Explains everything so well, and solicits questions throughout the exam. I walked out of the exam room extremely well prepared to take on my present cervical spine problem. And, I have the right physician to guide me through the process!
Mike D — Mar 07, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. James Schwender, MD is an orthopedic spine surgery specialist in Minneapolis, MN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SUNY Upstate Med University in 1993. He specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SUNY Upstate Med University
    1993
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Twin Cities Spine Center
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Schwender, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schwender's profile.

Dr. Schwender frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Schwender, MD is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN

  • Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

    6500 Excelsior Blvd, Saint Louis Park, MN