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Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 43
Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD
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Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Rochester, MN.
Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD
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Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 43
Rochester, MN
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Rochester, MN.
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Dr. Elder graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2010 and completed a residency at Johns Hopkins University / School of Medicine-Neurosurgery.Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Rochester, MN and has 14 years experience. Dr. Elder currently practices at Mayo Clinic - Minnesota. Dr. Elder has experience treating conditions like Hydrocephalus and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Elder received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Elder's office accepts new patients. Dr. Elder is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 MN - Neuro Ortho
    200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905
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Experience and Background Check

Hydrocephalus
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Hydrocephalus
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Hydrocephalus
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Brain Surgery
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Spinal Cord Decompression
Cervical Stenosis
Myelopathy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bowel
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Astrocytoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Edema
Cervical Herniated Disc
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complex Spine Disorders
Compressed Spinal Cord
Concussion
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Headache
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Migraine
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Movement Disorders
Moyamoya Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibrosarcoma
Neurological Diseases
Neuropathy
Neurovascular Conditions
Osteosarcoma
Paralysis
Parkinson's Disease
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Neurological Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Refractory Epilepsy
Schmorl's Nodes
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Seizure
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Seizure Disorders
Sleep Disorders
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Fracture
Spinal Instability
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Disorders
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elder
2.8
Based on 9 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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Jun 07, 2023
Dr. Elder was well prepared with x-rays and MRI. His surgery eliminated my sciatica and improved my low back pain. Highly recommend.
— Jun 07, 2023
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Insurance Accepted

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD is a neurosurgeon in Rochester, MN and has over 13 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2010. He specializes in Neurosurgery, Neurological Spine Surgery, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    2010
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins University / School of Medicine-Neurosurgery
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins University / School of Medicine-Complex Spine Surgery/Spine Oncology|Johns Hopkins University / School of Medicine-Orthopedic Spinal Deformity Surgery
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Elder's profile.

Dr. Elder frequently treats the following conditions: Hydrocephalus and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Dr. Elder has over 14 years of healthcare experience.

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