- Neurosurgeons
- MN
- Rochester, MN
- Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD

Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD
Neurosurgery
Locations
Mayo Clinic - Minnesota
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Elder is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Jacksonville, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Elder's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elder
3.3
Based on 7 ratings
5 Stars | 57.142857142857146% | (4) |
4 Stars | 0% | (0) |
3 Stars | 0% | (0) |
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1 Star | 42.857142857142854% | (3) |
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Experience and Background Checks
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Dr. Elder's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Elder treats Hydrocephalus more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Elder treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Hydrocephalus Due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
- Hydrocephalus, Adult
- Hydrocephalus, Child
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Elder treats Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Elder treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Elder performs Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Elder performs this procedure more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Elder's conditions and procedures:
- Adult Scoliosis Correction
- Aneurysm
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
- Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion
- Astrocytoma
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Abscess
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Brain Surgery
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Herniated Disc
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari Malformation Type 1
- Chiari's Deformity
- Chordoma
- Complex Spine Disorders
- Concussion
- Cranial Trauma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Dural Tear
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Epilepsy
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Headache
- Herniated Disc
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Hydrocephalus
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Laminoforaminotomy
- Laminoplasty
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Herniated Disc
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Malignant Schwannoma
- Medulloblastoma
- Meningiomas
- Migraine
- Minimally Invasive Decompression for Spinal Stenosis
- Movement Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Neurofibrosarcoma
- Neurological Diseases
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Neurovascular Conditions
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Surgery
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteosarcoma
- Paralysis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pediatric Neurological Disorders
- Pediatric Neurosurgical Procedures
- PET-CT Scan
- Polyneuropathy
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Posterior Cervical Laminectomy
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Reconstruction for Craniosynos
- Refractory Epilepsy
- Schwannoma
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Seizure
- Seizure Disorders
- Skull Base Surgery
- Sleep Disorders
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Decompression
- Spinal Fracture
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Instability
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spinal Spacer Procedure
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Tumor Surgery
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spine Surgery
- Spondylolisthesis
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Disorders
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Torticollis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Upper Back Pain
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Dr. Elder accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
- Neurological Spine Surgery
Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD?
Click here to schedule an appointment online. New patients can also call (507) 405-0313.
Does Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Elder has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Elder's profile to make an appointment.
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What are Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Elder frequently treats Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Elder treats.
Where is Dr. Benjamin Elder, MD's office located?
Dr. Elder's office is located at 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.91% Patients that would definitely recommend, 21% higher than the national average
32 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)
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