Dr. Alejandro Mendez, MD | Saint Paul, MN | Neurological Surgery

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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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34 Ratings
38 years of experience
28 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Minnesota Health Care System
6 written reviews
1 specialty
15 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Explains in patient terms. Patient and caring. Amazing surgeon!

February 5th, 2015

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From start to finish he was informative and very thoughtful of every step of the whole process. which were done exceptionally well would and do recomend this man very highly he takes pride in his work which is a rare find these days.

September 11th, 2014

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I just want to say Dr Mendez is one of the kindest Doctors I know. His bedside manner is second to none. I wish he would come back to the Fargo, ND area.

November 21st, 2013

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Dr Mendez is the kindest doctor I have ever met. He is very personable and truly cares about his patients. He is very knowledgable and gives helpful advice.

July 2nd, 2013

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Dr. Alejandro Mendez saved my life. I would have literally died without him. He diagnosed me, fixed the problem, reassured my family and was the best! His accuracy is why I am here to write this. I cannot thank him enough! He is so busy, but I would wait any amount of time for him. I thank God for this BLESSED man!

July 10th, 2012

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Dr. Mendez is excellent with what he does; unfortunate that he is "strapped" for time due to the fact he "is the neurosurgery team" and for that, I feel rushed at times during the appts. Not always, just sometimes. Being that MeritCare has not been successful in the ability to recruit more neurosurgeons, we will now be losing him too. It is my understanding he will be returning to the Minneapolis area - I do know for a fact he is leaving Fargo, I just do not know for a fact where he is going YET.

November 3rd, 2008

Regions Hospital

640 Jackson StSaint Paul, MN 55101

Tel: (651) 254-3456

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United Hospital

333 Smith Ave NSaint Paul, MN 55102

Tel: (651) 241-8000


Dr. Alejandro Mendez, MD	Dr. Rohan Rajiv Lall, MD	Dr. Ayaz Ul-Haque Malik, MD	Dr. Albert Dinh Tu, MD
Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (34 Ratings)	4.1 (31 Ratings)	4.1 (22 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
38 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	56 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
Saint Paul , MN	Edina , MN	Sioux Falls , SD	Los Angeles , CA
Med School: Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile Facultad De Medicina	Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine	Med School: Lahore Medical And Dental College
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Neurological Surgery

Aneurysm
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Craniotomy
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University Of Minnesota Health Care System

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Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 1988

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Which hospitals is Dr. Alejandro Mendez affiliated with?: Dr. Alejandro Mendez is affiliated with Regency Hospital Of Minneapolis.
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