James Schwender
Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. James Schwender

Orthopedics
1601 Saint Francis Ave, Second Floor, 
Shakopee, MN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
11
conditions
1601 Saint Francis Ave, Second Floor, 
Shakopee, MN 

Overview

James Schwender is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Shakopee, Minnesota.

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 Cervical 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. Dr. Schwender is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

State University Of New York

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery / University of Vermont

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Specialist in MN

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons

Fellowships

John H. Moe Fellowship

Hospital Affiliations

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Top Docs – Mpls / St. Paul Magazine
Past President, Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS)

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avera Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Metropolitan Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Sanford
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Twin Cities Spine Center
1601 Saint Francis Ave, Second Floor, Shakopee, MN 55379
Other Locations
Twin Cities Spine Center
2305 108th Ln NE, Rayus Radiology Building, Blaine, MN 55449
Twin Cities Spine Center
913 E 26th St, Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Schwender

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Schwender?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James 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 Schwender a top-rated expert for Spondylolisthesis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James 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 Schwender specialize in?

While Dr. James 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 Schwender accept my insurance?

Dr. James 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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