Summary

Robert J. Spinner, M.D., is board certified in both neurosurgery and orthopedics. He is a peripheral nerve neurosurgeon and chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic’s Rochester, Minnesota campus. His clinical focus includes nerve entrapments, peripheral nerve tumors (benign and malignant), injuries (including brachial plexus injuries), and neuropathic pain. He is an expert in brachial plexus surgery and peripheral nerve tumor surgery.

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Spinner is active in clinical and basic science (nerve regeneration). He mentors clinical and research fellows and publishes in high-impact journals. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, ranks among the Best Hospitals for Neurology and Neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 37 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery (Dr. David Kline) Louisiana State University Medical Center
  • 9 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Robert J. Spinner

200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905

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Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery
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37 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Rochester , MNRochester , MNReno , NVRochester , MN
Med School: Mayo Medical School Mayo College of Medicine Med School: Universidad Anahuac Escuela De Medicina Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert J. Spinner

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optima Health
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert J. Spinner has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert J. Spinner has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brachial Plexus Neuropathies
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Peripheral Nerve Surgery (Dr. David Kline) Louisiana State University Medical Center1999
Prince of Wales Hospital Hong Kong1990

Residency

Chief Resident - Neurologic Surgery Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2000
Chief Resident Duke University Medical Center1996
Duke University Medical Center1995

Internship

Duke University Medical Center1991

Medical School

Mayo Medical School Mayo College of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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