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Robert J. Spinner, M.D.

  1. Neurosurgeon
  2. Orthopedic Surgeon
  3. Chair, Neurosurgery, Minnesota
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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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 and anatomy. He completed full residency programs in orthopedics and neurosurgery and a one-year peripheral nerve fellowship. He is board certified in both neurosurgery and orthopedics. He has served as the president of the American Society for Peripheral Nerve and the Sunderland Society (an international peripheral nerve study group).

His clinical focus includes:

  • Nerve entrapments
  • Peripheral nerve tumors (benign and malignant)
  • Injuries (including brachial plexus injuries)
  • Neuropathic pain

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Spinner is active in clinical and basic science (nerve regeneration). He mentors clinical and research fellows. He publishes in high-impact journals and presents frequently both nationally and internationally on topics related to peripheral nerve disorders.

Dr. Spinner chaired the Academic Appointments and Promotions Committee at Mayo for 8 years.

  1. Benign peripheral nerve tumor
  2. Brachial plexus injury
  3. Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors
  4. Nerve entrapment
  5. Peripheral nerve disorder
  6. Peripheral nerve injury
  7. Peripheral nerve tumor
  1. Brachial plexus surgery
  2. Peripheral nerve tumor surgery
  • Peripheral nerve surgery
  • Brachial plexus injury surgery
  • Peripheral nerve tumor
  • Nerve entrapment
  1. 2000
    ResidentNeurologic Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2000
    Chief Resident - Neurologic SurgeryMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1999
    Fellow - Peripheral Nerve Surgery (Dr. David Kline)Louisiana State University Medical Center
  4. 1999
    Resident - Neurologic SurgeryMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1996
    Chief Resident - Orthopaedic SurgeryDuke University Medical Center
  6. 1995
    Resident - Orthopaedic SurgeryDuke University Medical Center
  7. 1992
    Junior Assistant Resident - General and Thoracic SurgeryDuke University Medical Center
  8. 1991
    Internship - General and Thoracic SurgeryDuke University Medical Center
  9. 1990
    Research Fellowship - Luce Scholars Program. Orthopaedic Surgery and TraumatologyPrince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
  10. 1989
    MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  11. 1987
    MD/PhD StudentExperimental Pathology, Historical Programs, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  12. 1985
    MST - Greek and Latin LiteratureChrist Church College, University of Oxford
  13. 1984
    BS - Humanities and ScienceMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Certifications

  1. 2006
    Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological Surgery
  2. 2003
    Orthopedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2025
    Honrored Member Award American Association of Clinical Anatomists
  2. 2024
    Wallace-Cusimano Honorary Lecture CCN Review Course Krakow Poland
  3. 2024
    Educator of the yearEducator of the Year, American College of Physicians - Arizona Chapter
  4. 2020
    Meritorius Member, Peripheral Nerve AwardeeJoint Sections, Spine and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Spine Summit
  5. 2018
    Guest Speaker at Match Day CeremonyMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  6. 2018
    Best article, peripheral nerve/hand, Plastic Surgery, 2018WFNS
  7. 2017
    SNSS Tribute; Professor Milivoje Kostic Lecture; Intraneural ganglion cysts. WFNS
  8. 2017
    Best PaperHand and Peripheral Nerve Reconstructive Surgery
  9. 2017
    2nd Prize eposterAANS
  10. 2016
    David Kline LectureAANS
  11. 2015
    Education Diversity AwardMayo Foundation
  12. 2014
    Keith Moore Black Box AwardAmerican Assocation for Clinical Anatomists
  13. 2014
    Thomas M and Edna T Gattle Scholarship in Mayo Medical School for Neurosurgery Honoring Robert J. Spinner, MD.Mayo Clinic
  14. 2013
    Cum Laude Award, Best poster presentation SCBT-MR Meeting. Howe et al.
  15. 2012
    Guest Speaker; Welcome Address, Joining the Mayo FamilyMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  16. 2012
    First Prize posterAFIRM, All Hands Meeting
  17. 2012
    Scholarly Clinician AwardMayo Clinic
  18. 2011
    Burton M. Onofrio, M.D., Professorship in NeurosurgeryMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  19. 2011
    Scholarly Clinician AwardMayo Clinic
  20. 2010
    Best journal publicationAmerican Society for Surgery of the Hand
  21. 2010
    Best paper presentation52nd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Denver, CO
  22. 2010
    Honorary ProfessorInstitute of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
  23. 2010
    Second place posterArmed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine
  24. 2009
    MacMillan Fellowship in LeadershipMayo Foundation
  25. 2009
    Honorary memberAmerican Society for Surgery of the Hand
  26. 2009
    Best paper presentation. Received by Dr B CarlsenAmerican Association of Hand Surgery
  27. 2008
    Best Poster AwardJoint Section of Spinal/Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  28. 2006
    Corrinne Farrell AwardInternational Skeletal Society
  29. 2005
    2005 Presidential AwardAmerican Association of Clinical Anatomists
  30. 2002
    Travel Grant for First Year in Practice OrthopedistsMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  31. 2001
    Teaching Award for MentorshipDuke University Medical Center
  32. 2001
    Cushing Clinical FellowshipCongress of Neurological Surgeons
  33. 2001
    Karis AwardSaint Marys Hospital
  34. 2000
    Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship AwardMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  35. 1999
    Dean Echols Award, First PrizeJoint Louisiana/Mississippi Neurosurgery Society Meeting
  36. 1998
    First Place, audiotape presentationAmerican Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting
  37. 1996
    J. Leonard Goldner, M.D. Orthopedic Research AwardDuke University Medical Center
  38. 1996
    Empire Who's Who in the WorldAwarding Organization
  39. 1995
    Second Prize AwardNorth Carolina Orthopaedic Association Meeting
  40. 1994
    Third Prize AwardNorth Carolina Orthopaedic Association Meeting
  41. 1993
    First Prize AwardOscar Miller Day
  42. 1992
    Excellence in Teaching AwardDavison Council, Duke University School of Medicine
  43. 1990
    A.R. Hodgson AwardHong Kong Orthopaedic Association 10th Annual Congress
  44. 1989
    Student/Resident Research AwardAmerican Association of Clinical Anatomists
  45. 1989
    Harry N. Hoffman II Humanitarian Travel AwardMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  46. 1989
    Luce ScholarshipHenry Luce Foundation
  47. 1989
    Graduate Educational AwardPhi Gamma Delta
  48. 1988
    Frederick M. Mitchell Scholarship in SurgeryMayo Foundation
  49. 1986
    United Cerebral Palsy FellowshipRusk Institute
  50. 1986
    J.M. Foundation ScholarshipUniversity of Texas
  51. 1985
    Reader's Digest FellowshipRusk Institute
  52. 1985
    Paul A. and Ruth M. Schilling ScholarshipMayo Foundation
  53. 1985
    R.H. Dundas Award in ClassicsOxford University
  54. 1985
    Highest Honors in PhilologyOxford University
  55. 1983
    MemberPhi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  56. 1981
    Undergraduate Educational AwardPhi Gamma Delta
  57. 1980
    National Science FellowshipUniversity of Minnesota
  58.  
    Marquis Who's Who in the EastMarquis Who's Who

Professional memberships

  1. 2019 - 2021
    PresidentExecutive Council, American Association of Clinical Anatomists
  2. 2017 - 2021
    Super ChairAmerican Society for Peripheral Nerve
  3. 2016 - 2019
    DelegateHand Surgery Endowment, American Association for Hand Surgery
  4. 2016 - 2019
    CouncilExecutive Council, American Association of Clinical Anatomists
  5. 2016
    Program ChairAmerican Academy of Neurological Surgery
  6. 2015 - 2016
    ChairScientific Program Committee, American Academy of Neurological Surgery
  7. 2015 - present
    Active MemberSurgical and Procedural Committee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  8. 2014
    GraderAmerican Association of Clinical Anatomists
  9. 2014 - 2015
    MemberMCHS Surgical and Procedural Committee, Mayo Clinic Health System
  10. 2014 - 2015
    ChairMembership Committee, American Association for Hand Surgery
  11. 2014 - 2015
    MemberCarpal Tunnel Guidelines Taskforce, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  12. 2014
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Association of Clinical Anatomists
  13. 2014
    MemberAbstract Grading Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  14. 2013 - 2016
    CouncilExecutive Council, American Association of Clinical Anatomists
  15. 2013 - 2016
    SecretaryAmerican Association for Hand Surgery
  16. 2013 - 2016
    SecretaryHand Surgery Endowment, American Association for Hand Surgery
  17. 2013 - 2016
    Scientific Council MemberAmerican Academy of Neurological Surgery
  18. 2013 - 2016
    Program Abstract ReviewerAmerican Academy of Neurological Surgery
  19. 2013 - 2015
    Past PresidentAmerican Society for Peripheral Nerve
  20. 2013 - 2015
    ChairNominating Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  21. 2013 - 2014
    MemberMembership Committee, American Association for Hand Surgery
  22. 2013 - 2014
    MemberTime and Place Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  23. 2013
    ChairAssistant Professors/Instructors, AAPC Subcommittee, Academic Appointment and Promotions Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  24. 2013
    Grant ReviewerScottish Government, Experimental and Translational Medicine Research
  25. 2013
    Grant ReviewerCollaborative Health Reearch Program
  26. 2013
    Grant ReviewerCanadian National Institutes of Health
  27. 2013
    Abstract ReviewerAbstract Committee, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
  28. 2013
    Abstract ReviewerAbstract Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  29. 2013
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Association of Clinical Anatomists
  30. 2013
    MemberAbstract Grading Committee, European Association of Neurological Societies
  31. 2013
    MemberAbstract Grading Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  32. 2013 - present
    MemberNamed Professors Committee
  33. 2013 - present
    MemberDevelopment Committee, American Association of Clinical Anatomists
  34. 2012 - present
    ChairAcademic Appointment and Promotions Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  35. 2012
    Co-ChairBrachial Plexus Hands-on Course, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  36. 2012
    Interim ChairAcademic Appointment and Promotions Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  37. 2012 - 2014
    MemberMembership and Communications Committee, Minnesota Medical Association
  38. 2012 - 2013
    PresidentAmerican Society for Peripheral Nerve
  39. 2012 - 2013
    Program ChairSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  40. 2012
    MemberPiedmont Orthopedic Society
  41. 2012
    Abstract ReviewerAbstract Committee, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
  42. 2012
    Abstract ReviewerAbstract Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  43. 2012 - present
    MemberMayo Center for the History of Medicine Executive Committee/Historical Subcommittee
  44. 2012 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Regional Integration
  45. 2012 - present
    MemberRe-AIMS Oversight Committee
  46. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for the History of Medicine
  47. 2011 - 2017
    MemberBoard of Governors, Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Mayo Clinic Health System
  48. 2011 - 2014
    MemberJapanese Traveling Fellowship Committee, American Orthopaedic Association
  49. 2011 - 2012
    ChairMembership Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  50. 2011 - 2012
    President-ElectAmerican Society for Peripheral Nerve
  51. 2011 - 2012
    PresidentSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  52. 2011 - 2012
    MemberTime and Place Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  53. 2011 - 2012
    MemberEducation Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  54. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurological Surgery
  55. 2010 - 2013
    AANS Liaison to ACSAmerican College of Surgeons
  56. 2010 - 2012
    DelegateMinnesota Neurosurgical Society
  57. 2010 - 2011
    MemberGrant Generation Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  58. 2010 - 2011
    President-ElectSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  59. 2010 - 2011
    Vice PresidentAmerican Society for Peripheral Nerve
  60. 2010 - 2011
    MemberProgram Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  61. 2010 - 2011
    ChairMembership Committee, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  62. 2010
    Theme LeaderNeuroscience, Department of Neurologic Surgery
  63. 2010
    Grant Review Panel MemberAd hoc Grant Generation Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  64. 2010
    Executive Committee MemberMinnesota Neurosurgical Society
  65. 2010
    Grant ReviewerCollaborative Health Research Program, Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation
  66. 2010
    Grant ReviewerCollaborative Health Reearch Program
  67. 2010
    MemberAbstract Grading Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  68. 2010 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  69. 2010 - present
    MemberInvestment Committee, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  70. 2009 - 2015
    Program DirectorVisiting Medical Student Clerkship Program, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  71. 2009 - 2012
    MemberAcademic Appointment and Promotions Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  72. 2009 - 2011
    PresidentAmerican Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons/Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
  73. 2009 - 2011
    PresidentPeripheral Nerve Task Force, American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons/Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
  74. 2009
    Honorary MemberAmerican Society for Surgery of the Hand
  75. 2009
    MemberThe Society of Neurological Surgeons
  76. 2009
    Regional InterviewerLuce Scholars Program, Henry Luce Foundation
  77. 2009 - present
    MemberAwards Committee, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  78. 2008 - 2011
    MemberJapanese Traveling Fellowship Committee, American Orthopaedic Association
  79. 2008 - 2010
    TreasurerAmerican Society for Peripheral Nerve
  80. 2008 - 2010
    ChairAd hoc Grant Generation Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  81. 2008 - 2010
    MemberFinance Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  82. 2008 - 2010
    ChairGrant Generation Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  83. 2008
    MemberAmerican Orthopaedic Association
  84. 2008
    ChairNominating Committee, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  85. 2008
    MemberNominating Committee, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  86. 2008
    MemberAbstract Grading Committee, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
  87. 2008
    MemberAbstract Grading Committee, Peripheral Nerve Surgery Section, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
  88. 2008
    Grant ReviewerCollaborative Health Research Program, Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation
  89. 2008 - present
    MemberPoster Grading Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons/Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
  90. 2007 - 2013
    MemberExecutive Committee, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  91. 2007 - 2010
    AANS Liaison to ACSAmerican College of Surgeons
  92. 2007 - 2009
    President-ElectPeripheral Nerve Task Force, American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons/Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
  93. 2007 - 2008
    PresidentSunderland Society
  94. 2007 - 2008
    Vice PresidentMinnesota Society of Neurological Sciences
  95. 2007 - 2008
    MemberAbstract Grading Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  96. 2007 - 2008
    MemberAd hoc Grant Generation Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  97. 2007 - 2008
    MemberTime and Place Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  98. 2007 - 2008
    MemberGrant Generation Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  99. 2007 - 2008
    HistorianAmerican Society for Peripheral Nerve
  100. 2007
    ChairmanBylaws Committee, Sunderland Society
  101. 2007 - present
    CouncilorSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  102. 2006 - 2008
    MemberNewsletter Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  103. 2006 - 2007
    ChairProgram Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  104. 2006
    Co-organizerMayo Clinic Neuroscience Symposium - Horizons in Neurology and Neurosurgery
  105. 2006
    Co-ChairmanBrachial Plexus Surgery "hands on" Course, American Association for Hand Surgery
  106. 2006 - present
    Secretary/TreasurerSunderland Society
  107. 2006 - present
    Co-organizerABC's of Peripheral Nerve, American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons/Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
  108. 2005 - 2009
    MemberDigital Technology Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  109. 2005 - 2008
    MemberMembership Committee, American Association for Hand Surgery
  110. 2005 - 2008
    MemberAnatomy-imaging Evaluation Subcommittee, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  111. 2005 - 2007
    MemberEducation Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  112. 2005 - 2007
    SecretaryPeripheral Nerve Task Force, American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons/Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
  113. 2005 - 2006
    MentorFirst Year Medical Students, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  114. 2005
    OrganizerNeurosurgery Update, Mayo Clinic Alumni Meeting, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
  115. 2005
    MemberAnnual Meeting Program Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons/Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
  116. 2005
    MemberQuestions Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons/Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
  117. 2004 - 2009
    MemberYoung Neurosurgeons Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  118. 2004 - 2007
    MemberProgram Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  119. 2004 - 2006
    MemberTechnical Exhibits Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  120. 2004 - 2005
    MemberAbstract Grading Committee, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
  121. 2004
    Delegate at LargeMinnesota Medical Association
  122. 2004 - present
    ChairResearch Committee, Department of Neurologic Surgery
  123. 2004 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Neurologic Surgery
  124. 2004 - present
    MemberCareer Development Committee, American Association of Clinical Anatomists
  125. 2003
    Co-ChairBrachial Plexus Hands-on Course, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  126. 2003 - 2009
    MemberBoard of Directors, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  127. 2003 - 2004
    MemberAbstract Grading Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  128. 2003
    OrganizerNeurosurgery Update, Mayo Clinic Alumni Meeting, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
  129. 2002 - 2012
    MemberGraduate Education Committee - Surgery and Surgical Specialties, Mayo Clinic Committees
  130. 2002 - 2005
    MemberCongressional and Legislative Committee, American Association of Clinical Anatomists
  131. 2002 - 2004
    MemberHeritage Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  132. 2002 - 2004
    MemberSentinel Event Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  133. 2002 - 2004
    MemberExecutive Council, American Association of Clinical Anatomists
  134. 2002
    MemberPosters Grading Committee, Spine and Peripheral Nerve Section, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
  135. 2002
    MemberPoster Grading Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons/Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
  136. 2002 - present
    AdvisorFirst Year Medical Students, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  137. 2002 - present
    Associate EditorPeripheral Nerve Web Site, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
  138. 2002 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons/Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
  139. 2001
    MemberCommittee, Peripheral Nerve Surgery Section, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
  140. 2001 - present
    Co-DirectorBrachial Plexus Clinic
  141. 1990 - 1992
    MemberCommittee on International Scholarships, Duke University Medical Center, Duke University
  142. 1989
    OrganizerResearch Day Symposium, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  143. 1989 - present
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  144. 1988 - 1989
    Class RepresentativeMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  145. 1988 - 1989
    MemberCommencement Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  146. 1986 - 1987
    MemberCurriculum Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  147. 1982 - 1983
    MemberMIT/Wellesley Exchange Program Committee, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  148. 1982
    MemberAlpha Chi Sigma
  149. 1981 - 1982
    MemberHumanities, Arts and Social Sciences Committee, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  150. 1980 - 1984
    MemberIota Mu Chapter, Phi Gamma Delta, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  151. 1980 - 1981
    MemberAdmissions Committee, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  152.  
    Active MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  153.  
    Ad Hoc ReviewerNeuroscience Business Plan, Mayo Clinic Florida Task Forces
  154.  
    MemberMayo Clinic Hand Club
  155.  
    Provisional Active MemberAmerican Association of Neurological Surgeons
  156.  
    Active MemberCongress of Neurological Surgeons
  157.  
    ChairRush Committee, Iota Mu Chapter, Phi Gamma Delta
  158.  
    ChairScholarship Committee, Iota Mu Chapter, Phi Gamma Delta
  159.  
    ChairCommunity Relations Committee, Iota Mu Chapter, Phi Gamma Delta
  160.  
    Associate ChairSocial Committee, Iota Mu Chapter, Phi Gamma Delta
  161.  
    Ex-OfficioFinance Committee, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
  162.  
    MemberAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science
  163.  
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  164.  
    MemberDuke Hand Club, Duke University Medical Center, Duke University
  165.  
    MemberMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  166.  
    MemberMinnesota Neurosurgical Society
  167.  
    MemberOrthopedics Overseas
  168.  
    MemberPain Section, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
  169.  
    MemberWorld Orthopaedic Concern
  170.  
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  171.  
    MemberMinnesota Orthopaedic Society
  172.  
    MemberPeripheral Nerve Society
  173.  
    MemberMinnesota Academy of Medicine

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