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  • Neurological Surgery
  • 37 years of experience
  • Healthpartners Neurosurgery 295 Phalen Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55130
  • (651) 495-6600

Brief Intro

Formerly Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota, in charge of Complex Spine, Dr. Mendez joined MeritCare Health System in Fargo, ND on February 2003. Here he continues his neurosurgical practice focused in spinal problems: Degenerative disease, tumors, infections and trauma of the spine. Trained in Minimal Access Spine Technologies, one of the regional pioneers in minimally invassive spine surgery (Metrx, Sextant, etc). His practice also includes general Neurosurgical practice, including pathology of the brain and peripheral nerves.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Minnesota Health Care System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile Facultad De Medicina - 1988

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • HealthPartners Clinics
  • 295 Phalen Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55130
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Neurological Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Procedures Performed

  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Craniotomy
  • Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Neurological Testing
  • Spinal Fusion
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Medica
  • PreferredOne
  • AARP
  • WPS Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Progressive
  • HealthPartners
  • Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • UCare
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