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James J. Lynch, MD, Neurosurgery, Reno, NV

James J. Lynch MD FRCSI, FAANS

Neurosurgery•Reno, NV

Neurosurgical Spine Surgery

Fellowship-Trained Spinal Neurosurgeon Board-Certified Spinal Neurosurgeon Founder of SpineNevada Minimally Invasive Spine Institute

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  • 9480 Double Diamond PkwySte 200Reno, NV 89521

  • Phone+1 775-348-8800

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Education & Training

  • Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterFellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, 2000 - 2001
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1993 - 2000
  • University of Dublin Trinity College
    University of Dublin Trinity CollegeClass of 1991
  • St. Joseph's, Dingle, Co.
    St. Joseph's, Dingle, Co.Bachelor, 1976 - 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2001 - 2027
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2000 - 2003
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1997 - 2001
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Vitera Intergy Meaningful Use Edition, Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC, 2014-2016
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Vitera Intergy Meaningful Use Edition, Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC, 2014-2016
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Vitera Intergy Meaningful Use Edition, Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC, 2014-2016

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Biomechanical comparison of C1-2 posterior fixation techniques  
    Hott JS, Lynch JJ, Chamberlain RH, Sonntag VK, Crawford NR, J Neurosurg Spine, 1/1/2005
  • Development of postoperative fibromatosis after resection of an intraspinal meningioma  
    Lynch JJ, Parvizi J, Scheithauer BW, Krauss WE, Journal of Neurosurgery (Spine 1), 1/1/1999
  • Venous air embolism in sitting and supine patients undergoing vestibular schwannoma resection  
    Duke DA, Lynch JJ, Ebersold MJ, Neurosurgery, 1/1/1998

Books/Book Chapters

  • Chordomas and Chondrosarcomas 
    Chapter: Surgery of Clival Cartilagenous Tumors- Maxillotomy and Extended Maxillotomy 
    Lynch JJ, Crockard HAEditors: Harsh G, Janecka I, Ojemann R.Thieme, New York2003
  • Cranial Base Surgery- Management, Complications and Outcome 
    Chapter: Primary Bone Disease of the Skull Base 
    Lynch JJ, Crockard HAEditors: Robertson J, Robertson J, Cockharn H.Churchill Livingstone, New York1999

Abstracts/Posters

  • C1 anatomy and dimensions relative to lateral mass screw placement
    Christensen DM, Eastlack RK, Lynch JJ, Yaszemski MJ, Currier BL, Spine, Minnesota Orthopedic Society meeting/Cervical Spine Research Society meeting, Minneapolis, 2000; London, 2000, 1/1/2007
  • MR imaging clarity of the Bryan, Prodisc-C, Prestige LP and PCM cervical arthroplasty devices
    Lynch JJ, Sekhon LHS, Anderson MD, Riew KD, Haid RW, Heller JG, Duggal ND and Seex K, Proceeds of the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves 22nd Annual Meeting/Proceeds of the North American Spine Society 21st Annual Meeting/Proceeds of European Cervical Spine Research Society Meeting/Proceeds of Congress of Ne, Multiple locations, 2006, 1/1/2006
  • Trochlear Nerve Palsy Associated with Temporal Lobectomy and Amygdalohippocampectomy A Prospective Study
    Lynch JJ, Leavitt JA, Duke DA, Meyer FB, The Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting, Seattle, 1/3./1998

Press Mentions

  • CentersforArtificialDisc.com Provides Free Patient Guide on When to Consider Artificial Disc Replacement in 2026
    CentersforArtificialDisc.com Provides Free Patient Guide on When to Consider Artificial Disc Replacement in 2026April 16th, 2026

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