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Paul Schanfield, MD, Neurology, Saint Paul, MN

PaulM.SchanfieldMD

Neurology Saint Paul, MN

Vascular Neurology

Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of Minnesota

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  • Office

    United Family Physicians
    233 Grand Ave,
    Saint Paul, MN 55102
    Phone+1 651-241-5200

Summary

  • As a board certified Neurologist and Vascular (Stroke) Neurologist, I retired from Neurological Associates of St. Paul on 12/31/15 after 40+ years In General Neurology and Vascular (Stroke) Neurology.
    Since retirement, I professionally attend teach, attend and mentor United Family Residents, teach at the University of Minnesota Neurology Department, and organize a yearly neuro-update for the St. Joseph's Hospital/Bethesda Family Medicine Residency.
    In 2018 I published "A Migraine in Room 3, A Stroke in Room 4; A Physician Examines His Profession." While critiquing our healthcare system, the book is dedicated to my patients. It includes hundreds of their comments, quotes and vignettes. Since 2018, I have regularly led discussions at the Annual Meeting of Academy of Neurology on the book's themes, including "patient-centered care" and "mindfulness in the clinical practice of medicine."
    In 2021 I joined the U of Minnesota Medical School Admissions Committee and was privileged to give the Alumni Lecture in May 2022 to the graduating medical students.
    I am also on the Board of Directors of a nursing home chain in the Twin Cities, Sholom.

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Neurology, 1973 - 1976
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1972 - 1973
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1972

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1973 - 2024
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Teaching Award United Family Medicine, 2017
  • Teaching award University of Minnesota, Department of Neurology, 2016
  • Teaching Award St. Joseph Family Medicine Residency, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

Books/Book Chapters

Authored Content

  • A Migraine in Room 3; A Stroke in Room 4; A Physician Examines His ProfessionJune 2018