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Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD

Accepting New Patients

(77 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca (1995)

Professional interests include: neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases), neuropathy (nerve dysfunction), hemifacial spasm, and more.

3931 Louisiana Avenue S
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

(952) 993-3230

Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD is a neurologist in Minneapolis, MN specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD is affiliated with Park Nicollet Clinic.

Office Locations

2220 Riverside Avenue 31700a
Minneapolis, MN 55454

(612) 371-1600

(612) 371-1673

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295 Phalen Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55130

(651) 495-6200

(651) 495-6201

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3931 Louisiana Avenue S Suite E500 Park Nicollet Neurology/neurosurgery St. Louis Park
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

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3931 Louisiana Avenue S
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

(952) 993-3230

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9555 Upland Lane N
Maple Grove, MN 55369

(952) 993-3200

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Some issues Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD can help you with:

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.

When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.

There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.

Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:

Prescription antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride and work by plugging the sweat ducts. This signals the sweat glands to decrease sweat production. They work for moderate cases of hyperhidrosis and are relatively affordable.
Lontophoresis, a procedure that uses small amounts of electricity and a tray of tap water to decrease production of sweat glands in the hands or feet.
Botox, which can be injected into the nerves that control sweat glands in the underarms.
Sympathectomy, a surgery for severe cases that can be performed to cut the nerves that stimulate sweat production. Sympathectomy is most effective for hyperhidrosis of the hands. It may cause new symptoms of sweating elsewhere on the body.
Surgery to remove sweat glands, most often in the underarms.

Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

nerve conduction studies

In 2012, Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD had a list price for nerve conduction studies (NCS) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD treated as a neurologist in Minneapolis, MN during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
diagnostic procedures	366
doctor visit	54
electroencephalography (EEG)	37
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD treated as a neurologist in Minneapolis, MN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	37
diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	49
electroencephalography (EEG)	14
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD treated as a neurologist in Minneapolis, MN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	21
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	49
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	12
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD treated as a neurologist in Minneapolis, MN during 2015 were diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	44
hospital care	25
injections	33
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	33

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	28
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD treated as a neurologist in Minneapolis, MN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	18
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	31
electroencephalography (EEG)	12
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	16
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	20
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD treated as a neurologist in Minneapolis, MN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	35
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD treated as a neurologist in Minneapolis, MN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	75
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD in 2018

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD treated as a neurologist in Minneapolis, MN during 2019 were blood draw, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	70
diagnostic procedures	62
doctor visit	214
hospital care	40
injections	48
inpatient care	40
minimally invasive procedures	48

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	20
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD treated as a neurologist in Minneapolis, MN during 2020 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	28
diagnostic procedures	106
doctor visit	109
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	23
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD treated as a neurologist in Minneapolis, MN during 2021 were diagnostic procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	30
diagnostic procedures	123
doctor visit	82

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	18
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD treated as a neurologist in Minneapolis, MN during 2022 were diagnostic procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	44
diagnostic procedures	124
doctor visit	104

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	14
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD treated as a neurologist in Minneapolis, MN were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

blood draw	33
diagnostic procedures	90
doctor visit	76
electroencephalography (EEG)	21
hospital care	55
injections	40
inpatient care	55
minimally invasive procedures	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	149
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	11
Less than 65	58
65 to 74	70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD graduated from Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca in 1995. She completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Psych & Neuro-Neurology and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca (1995)

Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Psych & Neuro-Neurology

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Park Nicollet Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 77 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Minneapolis, MN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paula M. Cotruta, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$6 APTIOM $6

**Types of Payments**
Education	$6

Biography

Dr. Paula Cotruta practices neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). In addition to English, Dr. Cotruta speaks Romanian. Areas of expertise for Dr. Cotruta include hemifacial spasm, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), and myasthenia gravis. She is affiliated with Park Nicollet Clinic. She studied medicine at Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca. Her training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Cotruta is rated highly by her patients. According to HealthPartners, Dr. Cotruta is currently accepting new patients at her office in Maple Grove, MN.