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Dr. Robert Spinner, MD

Dr. Robert Spinner, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Spinner, MD is a neurosurgeon in Rochester, MN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in 1989. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (15 reviews)

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Locations

Mayo Clinic - Minnesota

MN - Neuro Surgery200 1st St SW Rochester, MN 55905
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Dr. Spinner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Spinner specializes in the areas of Neurosurgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Spinner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Spinner

3.9

15 ratings, 7 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
LaRanda Thummel – Dec 03, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Tamela Grabb – Sep 01, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
MS – Apr 12, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
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Mar 21, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
15 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tami Hensley in Roscoe, IL – Feb 10, 2016
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biography

Robert J. Spinner, M.D., is a peripheral nerve surgeon at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is chair of the Department of Neurologic Surgery and is the Burton M. Onofrio, M.D. Professor of Neurosurgery as well as a professor of orthopedics...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

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    Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University Hospital|mayo Clinic-rochester|duke University Mc|mayo Clinic Rochester

    Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Hospital|duke University Mc

    Internship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Dr. Spinner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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