James Meiling DO

Physical Medicine/Rehab•Rochester, MN

Neuromuscular Medicine

Senior Associate Consultant in PMR and Neurology (Joint Appointment) --Assistant Professor in PMR and Neurology

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200 1st St SWRochester, MN 55905
Phone+1 507-284-2511
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Summary

James Meiling, DO, is a healthcare professional specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a subspecialty in Neuromuscular Medicine, based in Rochester, MN. He completed his medical education at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by a residency at the Mayo Clinic and a fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He is currently a Senior Associate Consultant in both the Departments of PM&R and Neurology at Mayo Clinic, with the academic rank of Assistant Professor in both PM&R and Neurology. Dr. Meiling has authored several publications on neuromuscular ultrasound and related topics, with his latest work published in Muscle & Nerve. His honors include a Silver Fellowship from the Mayo Clinic Quality Academy and recognition for his presentations by various medical organizations.

Education & Training

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterFellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology), 2023 - 2024
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2020 - 2023
HCA Medical City Healthcare UNT-TCU GME (Weatherford)Internship, Internal Medicine, 2019 - 2020
Texas College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2019, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Brigham Young UniversityBS, Exercise Science, Cum Laude, 2009 - 2015

Certifications & Licensure

MN State License 2020 - 2026
NC State License 2023 - 2025
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Neuromuscular Medicine
Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement (APCA)Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography (RMSK)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

“20 Best Rehabilitation Podcasts of 2021” Welp Magazine (Awarded to AOCPMR Resident Council while serving as President), 2021
Research Spotlight Presenter: Pain and Spine Medicine – “One of the Top Abstracts of Conference” American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2020
Mayo Clinic Quality Academy Bronze Fellow Mayo Clinic, 2020
Graduated in Top 25% of Medical School Class UNTHSC Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2019
Best Student Case Presentation – 1st Place Texas Pediatric Society, 2018
2018 Gold Level TOUCH Service Award Council Osteopathic Student Government Presidents, 2018
Gold Humanism Honor Society Induction Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2018
Top 10 Finalist for National Student Doctor of the Year Council Osteopathic Student Government Presidents, 2018
(4) Texas Public Education Grants UNTHSC Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2016-2018
Student Doctor of the Year UNTHSC Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2017
(2) Individual Travel Scholarships Medical Student Government Association at UNTHSC, 2017
Betty Ford Center Medical Education Partnership Scholar Betty Ford Foundation in Rancho Mirage, CA, 2017
Tom Hanstrom Memorial Scholarship UNTHSC Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2017
Marvin H. & Kathleen G. Teget Leadership Scholarship Student Osteopathic Medical Association, 2017
2017 Gold Level TOUCH Service Award Council Osteopathic Student Government Presidents, 2017
Exceptional Community Service Award UNTHSC Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (Awarded to AOCPMR TCOM Chapter while serving as President), 2017
(2) Individual Travel Scholarships Leadership/Professional Development Fund at UNTHSC, 2016-2017
2016 Gold Level TOUCH Service Award Council Osteopathic Student Government Presidents, 2016
Event Volunteer Group of the Year RISE Adaptive Sports (Awarded to AOCPMR TCOM Chapter while serving as President), 2016
Summer Research Fellowship UNTHSC Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2016
Organizational Travel Scholarship Medical Student Government Association at UNTHSC, 2016
Best Student Case Report – 1st Place Texas Academy of Family Physicians, 2016
Sigma Sigma Phi Induction Sigma Sigma Phi National Honorary Osteopathic Fraternity, Eta Chapter, 2016
Graduated Cum Laude Brigham Young University, 2015
(8) BYU Academic Tuition Scholarships Brigham Young University, 2009-2015
Golden Key International Honor Society Induction Golden Key International Honor Society, 2013
Local Council Certificate of Merit Boy Scouts of America, 2006
Eagle Scout Award Boy Scouts of America, 2006
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Dynamic ultrasonographic findings of tongue myokymia in anti-IgLON5 disease: A non-invasive electrophysiologic correlate.
James B Meiling, Brian A Crum
Clinical Neurophysiology. 2025-03-10
Miller Fisher Syndrome With an Electrophysiologic Phenotype of Sensory Neuronopathy.
James B Meiling, Nicholas J Miller, James B Caress
Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease. 2025-03-01
Neuromuscular Ultrasound Identification of Musculocutaneous Fasciculopathies in Neuralgic Amyotrophy.
Michael D Zhitnitsky, Julia T Carter, Marco Rizzo, James B Meiling
Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease. 2025-03-01

Journal Articles

Recurring Migraines as the Presenting Symptom of Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis in a Teenage Girl: A Case Report
Meiling JB, Bui PK, J Pediatr Neurosurg, 10/18/2020
In the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Should Surfers Continue to Surf?
Showstark M, Meiling J, Raum G, Kozminski B, Surfing Medicine, 9/2020
Botulinum Toxin Injections as a Treatment of Postoperative Chronic Neck Pain Secondary to Cervical Spine Surgery
Meiling J, Barndt B, Raum G, Schulze D, Ind J Neurosurg, 8/9/2020
Learning Gains from a Recurring ‘Teach and Question’ Homework Assignment in a General Biology Course: Using Reciprocal Peer Tutoring Outside of Class
Bailey EG, Baek D, Meiling J, Morris C, Nelson N, Rice NS, Rose S, Stockdale P, CBE Life Sci Educ, 6/17/2018
A Comparison of Varus and Valgus Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: A Case Series
Meiling JB, Bowman WP, Mayfield ME, J Case Rep Images Orthop Rheum, 6/3/2018
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Abstracts/Posters

Skiing the Slopes with a Large Thoracic Spinal Cord Ependymoma: A Case Report
Meiling JB, Conyer R, King S, Alfonso K, Hoppe KM, American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine Conference, 5/2021
Performing Arts and Dance Medicine Exposure in ACGME Sports Medicine Fellowships
Meiling J, Barndt B, Raum G, Chowdhary K, Bansal V, Iafrate J, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting (abstract published in Clin J Sport Med. 2021, Mar; 31(2):185), 4/2021
The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Emergence of Telemedicine in ACGME-Accredited Sports Medicine Fellowships: Preliminary Results
Barndt B, Meiling J, Hamamoto J, Raum G, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting (abstract published in Clin J Sport Med. 2021, Mar; 31(2):205), 4/2021
The Opinions of Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Directors Regarding Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certificates
Barndt B, Meiling J, Raum G, Ha C, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting (abstract published in Clin J Sport Med. 2021, Mar; 31(2):204-5), 4/2021
The Opinions of Neuromuscular Medicine Program Directors Regarding the ABEM-Sponsored Board Certification in Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Certificate of Added Qualif...
Meiling JB, Jones EA, Clem TD, Bansal V, Frost CD, Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting (abstract published in Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021, Apr; 100(4, suppl):a199-200), 2/2021
Neuromuscular Physiatrists: The Inclusion of Physiatry-Trained Fellows Within Predominantly Neurology-Run Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowships
Meiling JB, Clem TD, Jones EA, Bansal V, Frost CD, Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting (abstract published in Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021, Apr; 100(4, suppl):a180), 2/2021
A Newly-Sustained Spinal Cord Injury in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit: When is Worsening of Function Simply Debility Versus Something More Emergent?
Schulze DR, Meiling JB, Saber M, Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting (abstract published in Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021, Apr; 100(4, suppl):a14-5), 2/2021
The Opinions of Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Directors Regarding Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certificates
Barndt B, Meiling JB, Raum G, Ha C, Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting (abstract published in Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021, Apr; 100(4, suppl):a200), 2/2021
The Effects of Marijuana on Mixed Sensorimotor Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: A Case Report
Schulze DR, Meiling JB, Sapkota BH, Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting (abstract published in Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021, Apr; 100(4, suppl):a129), 2/2021
Persistent Low Back Pain Secondary to Postoperative Adhesive Arachnoiditis: A Case Report
Meiling JB, Lee JA, Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting (abstract published in Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021, Apr; 100(4, suppl):a100), 2/2021
Myasthenia Gravis Masquerading as Cardiopulmonary Pathology: A Case Report
Meiling JB, Muqtadeer J, Sapkota BH, Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting (abstract published in Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021, Apr; 100(4, suppl):a89), 2/2021
Musical-Instrument-Associated Injuries to the Neck and Back that Presented to United States Emergency Departments from 1999-2019: An Epidemiological Study
Meiling JB, Kozminski BU, Schulze DR, Newey CM, Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting (abstract published in Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021, Apr; 100(4, suppl):a179), 2/2021
Post-Amputation Phantom Limb Pain Relief from Pulsed Radiofrequency: A Systematic Review
Meiling J, Barndt B, Raum G, Nguyen N, Ha C, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Annual Pain Medicine Meeting, 11/2020
The Involvement and Inclusion of Physiatry in ACGME-Accredited Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowships: Preliminary Results from a National Survey of Fellowship Progr...
Meiling J, Barndt B, Raum G, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly (abstract published in PM&R. 2020, Nov; 12(suppl 1):S31), 11/2020
“Avocado Hand” and Knife-Associated Digital Nerve Injuries
Meiling J, Sattar I, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly (abstract published in PM&R. 2020, Nov; 12(suppl 1):S90), 11/2020
Nerve Conduction and Electromyographic Abnormalities Following Spinal Radiofrequency Ablation: A Systematic Review
Newey CM, Meiling JB, Ngo LN, Chu CY, Bansal V, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly (abstract published in PM&R. 2020, Nov; 12(suppl 1):S58), 11/2020
Radiofrequency Techniques for Alleviation of Post-Amputation Phantom Limb Pain: A Systematic Review
Meiling J, Barndt B, Raum G, Nguyen N, Ha C, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly (abstract published in PM&R. 2020, Nov; 12(suppl 1):S8), 11/2020
Nerve Conduction and Electromyographic Abnormalities Following Spinal Radiofrequency Ablation: A Systematic Review
Newey CM, Meiling JB, Ngo LN, Chu CY, Bansal V, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Annual Meeting in conjunction with the Texas Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, 9/2020
The Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Discogenic Lumbar Pain: An Updated Narrative Review
Ha C, Romero J, Barndt B, Meiling J, Chowdhary K, Schappell J, Farrell M, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Annual Meeting in conjunction with the Texas Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, 9/2020
Nerve Conduction and Electromyographic Abnormalities Following Spinal Radiofrequency Ablation: A Systematic Review
Newey CM, Meiling JB, Ngo LN, Chu CY, Bansal V, Spine Intervention Society Meeting (abstract published in Pain Med. 2020, Sep; 21(9):2032-3), 8/2020
Nerve Conduction and Electromyographic Abnormalities Following Spinal Radiofrequency Ablation: A Systematic Review
Newey CM, Meiling JB, Ngo LN, Chu CY, Bansal V, John Peter Smith (JPS) Health Network Research Symposium, Fort Worth, TX, 6/2020
The Effects of Marijuana on Mixed Sensorimotor Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: A Case Report
Schulze DR, Meiling JB, Sapkota BH, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Education Conclave, Fort Worth, TX, 6/2020
Nerve Conduction and Electromyographic Abnormalities Following Spinal Radiofrequency Ablation: A Systematic Review
Newey CM, Meiling JB, Ngo LN, Chu CY, Bansal V, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Education Conclave, Fort Worth, TX, 6/2020
A Second Glance at the Effectiveness of the Current Preliminary Tracks: A National Survey of Previous and Current Residents from the Medical City Weatherford Prelimina...
Meiling J, Albright N, Bahrami C, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Education Conclave, Fort Worth, TX, 6/2020
A Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certificate Prior to Matriculating into an ACGME-Accredited Sports Medicine Fellowship: Preliminary Results
Barndt B, Meiling JB, Raum G, Ha C, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Education Conclave, Fort Worth, TX, 6/2020
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Lectures

Traumatic Left Shoulder Pain in a Wrestler: An Important Example of Emergent Shoulder Pain in Sports
Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Grand Rounds - 8/2021
The Association of Electromyography and Therapeutic Response to Lumbosacral Epidural Steroid Injection: A Systematic Review
Mayo Clinic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds - 5/2021
Radiofrequency Techniques for Alleviation of Post-Amputation Phantom Limb Pain: A Systematic Review
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly - 11/2020
Post-Amputation Phantom Limb Pain Relief from Pulsed Radiofrequency: A Systematic Review
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Annual Pain Medicine Meeting - 11/2020
Pharmaceutical Pain Management for the Hospitalized Pregnant Patient
Medical City Weatherford Internal Medicine Resident Didactics - 5/2020
Electrodiagnostic Findings in Radiculopathy
PMR Fort Worth Electrodiagnostic Lecture Series - 4/2020
Infections of the Central and Peripheral Nervous System
Medical City Weatherford Internal Medicine Resident Didactics - 3/2020
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: Herpes Zoster Oticus
Medical City Weatherford Internal Medicine Resident Didactics - 3/2020
Frostbite
Medical City Weatherford Internal Medicine Resident Didactics - 11/2019
Myasthenia Gravis
Medical City Weatherford Internal Medicine Resident Didactics - 8/2019
Life Choices and Decisions: Things I Wish I had Known as a Teenager about Medical School
Southington High School Aspiring Medical Professionals Plus (AMP+) Lecture - 12/2018
An Overview of Anatomical Localization of Spinal Cord Syndromes
PMR Fort Worth Medical Student Lecture Series - 1/2018
A Comparison of Varus and Valgus Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: A Case Series
Cook Children’s Medical Center - 11/2016
Learning Gains from Recurring ‘Teach and Question’ Homework Assignment in an Introductory Biology Course for Non-majors: Utilizing Reciprocal Peer Tutoring Outside of ...
Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research National Meeting, Minneapolis, MN - 7/2015
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