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Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD

Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD

Neurosurgery*
10+ years of experience
(507) 718-4482

Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD is a neurosurgeon in Rochester, MN and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2010. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)
(507) 718-4482
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Accepting New PatientsTelehealth Available
200 1st St SW
Rochester, MN 55905

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MN - Neuro Ortho200 1st St SW Rochester, MN 55905
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(507) 718-4482

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  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Elder specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.

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Dr. Elder's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elder

2.6
10 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Horrible
Horrible experience. Wish I had gone somewhere else.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
20 others found this helpful
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K – Oct 03, 2024
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Very thorough!
Dr. Elder was well prepared with x-rays and MRI. His surgery eliminated my sciatica and improved my low back pain. Highly recommend.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 07, 2023
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Avoid him. You will end up in worse condition when he is done with you. He most likely will refuse all care after surgery, completely ignoring you. You
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
22 others found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2023
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Dr Elder performed 2 major back surgeries for me in 2019 and I think he was Excellent. Explained everything very well, was never in a rush and took all the time that I needed for questions. Couldn't have asked for any better.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Apr 07, 2020
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Dr. Elder did my back surgery August 8th of 2018. At the time I could hardly walk 100', without resting, or go up stairs. At 74 my body is not the same as a young man; however, I am able to do 95% of what I did before the back issues. I am very grateful to Dr. Elder and hope my wife will be able to see him should she need surgery. His prognosis for recovery was right on. Thank you Dr Elder. JBV
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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John B Vosika in Naples, FL – Jun 22, 2019
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About Me

biography

Interests Degenerative spine pathology Complex adult spinal deformities Spinal stenosis Scoliosis/kyphosis Flat-back syndrome Spine tumors Spinal cord tumors Spinal fusion Normal pressure hydrocephalus Brain tumor surgery Chiari malformation Normal...read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

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  • Johns Hopkins University / School Of Medicine-complex Spine Surgery/spine Oncology|johns Hopkins University / School Of Medicine-orthopedic Spinal Deformity Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Johns Hopkins University / School Of Medicine-neurosurgery

    Residency Hospital

  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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