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Dr. James Schwender, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 57
Dr. James Schwender, MD
4.7 (115 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. James Schwender, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN.
Dr. James Schwender, MD
4.7 (115 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 Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN.

About

Dr. Schwender graduated from SUNY Upstate Med University in 1993 and completed a residency at University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine.Dr. James Schwender, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN and has 31 years experience. Dr. Schwender currently practices at Twin Cities Spine Center and are affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital. At present, Dr. Schwender received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 115 times. Dr. Schwender's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Schwender is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Cord Decompression
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Cord Decompression
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Cord Decompression
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
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 Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Fusion
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Bone Cancer
Bursitis of Hip
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Discitis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Osteophyte
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
TMJ
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Arthrocentesis
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Replacement
Neurostimulator Implantation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Scoliosis Spinal Fusion
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Facet Denervation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Minneapolis Clinic
    913 E 26th St Ste 600, Minneapolis, MN 55404
  2. 2 Blaine Office - CDI Building
    2305 108th Ln NE, Blaine, MN 55449

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schwender
4.7
Based on 115 Reviews
5 Stars (104)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 25, 2024
Wonderful experience meeting Dr Schwender & his care team. I needed to follow up with issues of back pain, balance issues & falls. Dr Schwender was professional, knowledgeable & a good listener. Answering all my concerns & reviewed spinal MRIs in great detail. Great MD & would definitely recommend.
— Oct 25, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SUNY Upstate Med University
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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.

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
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Schwender communicate via email?
12 users said yes.
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No
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Does Dr. Schwender offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
10 users said yes.
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(1)
Does Dr. Schwender offer an online patient portal?
17 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Schwender have free onsite parking?
16 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Schwender offer weekend visits?
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Does Dr. Schwender offer evening visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, Dr. James Schwender, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN

  • Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

    6500 Excelsior Blvd, Saint Louis Park, MN