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Dr. James Schwender, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
4.6 (107)
Map Pin Small Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Schwender, MD

Dr. James Schwender, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Minneapolis, MN. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from SUNY Upstate Med University and is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Dr. Schwender, completed a residency at University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Schwender an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Schwender works at Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis, MN with other offices in Blaine, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Schwender's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Minneapolis Clinic
    913 E 26th St Ste 600STE 600, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 775-6200
  2. 2
    Blaine Office - CDI Building
    2305 108th Ln Ne, Blaine, MN 55449 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 775-6200

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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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)

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
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
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    4.6
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    About Dr. James Schwender, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1558302372
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Twin Cities Spine Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • SUNY Upstate Med University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. James Schwender, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Schwender is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Schwender has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Schwender has seen patients for Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Schwender on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    107 patients have reviewed Dr. Schwender. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schwender.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Schwender, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Schwender appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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