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.
Dr. Alejandro Mendez, MD
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Neurological Surgery -
37 years of experience -
Healthpartners Neurosurgery 295 Phalen Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55130 -
(651) 495-6600
Brief Intro
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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
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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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