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James D. Schwender, MD

Request an appointment online or call 612.775.6200.

"Dr Schwender is so knowledgeable! Most important to me is his expertise and the fact he is so kind and a good listener. He truly cares about helping his patients!"

—Jackie N., January 2022

"I've put my care in the trusted hands of Dr. Schwender; Josh Hohertz, PA‑C; and their entire team on more than one occasion. Their expertise has enabled me to get back to the active life I love to live. Their team made the entire process worry-free, adding to my comfort and care."

—Jeff Passolt

"Never thought that I could feel so good after feeling so miserable! A huge thanks to DR. Schwender for being such a great surgeon!! He has really cool shoes too!!!"

—Dona A., March 2021

Locations

Blaine
Minneapolis

Education

Medical school	State University of New York
Internship	University of Vermont Surgery
Residency	University of Vermont Orthopaedic surgery
Fellowship	Twin Cities Spine Center Spine

Licensure and Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Minnesota State Board of Medical Examiners.

Professional Associations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Cervical Spine Research Society.
Minnesota Orthopaedic Society.
North American Spine Society.
Scoliosis Research Society (Fellow).
Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (President).

Spinal Specializations

Cervical, thoracic and lumbar.
Minimally invasive techniques.
Scoliosis/deformities.
Degenerative spine.
Trauma.
Tumors.

Appointments, Awards and Recognition

TOP DOCS – Mpls St. Paul Magazine: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Past President, Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS)

Hobbies and Interests

Fly fishing, hunting, camping and ultra marathon running.

For a complete CV, contact education@tcspine.com

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