Overview
Dr. James D. Schwender is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at Twin Cities Spine Center specializing in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. He treats scoliosis, spinal deformity, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, tumors, and spinal infections. Dr. Schwender offers advanced minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, and modern techniques designed to reduce pain and shorten recovery time. He sees patients in Blaine, Minneapolis, and Shakopee. Call (612) 775-6200 or visit tcspine.com to schedule a consultation.
Dr. Schwender is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome), Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
Dr. Schwender is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1601 Saint Francis Ave, Second Floor, Shakopee, MN 55379
2305 108th Ln NE, Rayus Radiology Building, Blaine, MN 55449
913 E 26th St, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Schwender has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James D. Schwender
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James D. Schwender?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James D. Schwender by calling their office at 612-775-6200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James D. Schwender a top-rated expert for Spondylolisthesis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James D. Schwender is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spondylolisthesis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James D. Schwender specialize in?
While Dr. James D. Schwender is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. James D. Schwender participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James D. Schwender has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spondylolisthesis. You can view a list of Dr. James D. Schwender's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James D. Schwender accept my insurance?
Dr. James D. Schwender accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-775-6200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Spinal StenosisDr. Schwender isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Schwender isDistinguished. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Advanced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Schwender isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Schwender isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Schwender isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Schwender isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Schwender isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- KyphosisDr. Schwender isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Schwender isAdvanced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)Dr. Schwender isAdvanced. Learn about Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS).
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome)
- Experienced
- CoccydyniaDr. Schwender isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Foot DropDr. Schwender isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Schwender isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LaminectomyDr. Schwender isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- LordosisDr. Schwender isExperienced. Learn about Lordosis.
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome)
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4 (MPS IV, Morquio Syndrome)
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4A (MPS IVA, Morquio Syndrome Type A)
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 6 (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome)
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 (MPS VII, Sly Syndrome)
- SciaticaDr. Schwender isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Schwender isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal Cord AbscessDr. Schwender isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Cord Abscess.
- Spinal FusionDr. Schwender isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.