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Dr. James Barrett Spendley, DO

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Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: spasticity, spinal cord injury

800 E 28th Street Suite 1750
Minneapolis, MN 55407

(612) 863-4495

Dr. James Barrett Spendley, DO is a physiatrist in Minneapolis, MN specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and spinal cord injury medicine. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. James Barrett Spendley, DO is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Allina Health.

Office Locations

Address:

2925 Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Address:

800 E 28th Street Suite 1750
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Some issues Dr. James Barrett Spendley, DO can help you with:

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

In The News

“"It's a pretty intensive course to learn how to control it," said Dr. James Spendley, medical director for spinal cord injury rehabilitation at the Courage Kenny institute in Minneapolis.”—"ReWalk machine helps paralyzed patients walk again", Star Tribune, August 2015

hospital care	275
inpatient care	275

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	27
hospital care	479
inpatient care	479

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

doctor visit	21
hospital care	542
inpatient care	542

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

doctor visit	29
hospital care	476
inpatient care	476

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

doctor visit	47
hospital care	548
inpatient care	548

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	52

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

doctor visit	28
hospital care	478
inpatient care	478

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

hospital care	634
inpatient care	634

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Barrett Spendley, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Barrett Spendley, DO treated as a physiatrist in Minneapolis, MN were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	31
hospital care	490
inpatient care	490

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Barrett Spendley, DO.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	32
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	10
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	21

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Barrett Spendley, DO From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Barrett Spendley, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. James Barrett Spendley, DO graduated from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Spinal cord injury medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (2010)

Residency: Rush University Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Spinal cord injury medicine

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Barrett Spendley, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Allina Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Barrett Spendley, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,038 SYNCHROMED $1,038
Allergan Inc.	$138 BOTOX $138

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$718
Food and Beverage	$458

Biography

Dr. James Spendley is a physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and spinal cord injury medicine specialist in Minneapolis, MN. In his practice, Dr. Spendley focuses on spinal cord injury and spasticity. He is professionally affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Dr. Spendley is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and a graduate of Rush University Medical Center's residency program.