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Dr. James Schuster, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 60
Dr. James Schuster, MD
3.3 (24 Ratings)

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Dr. James Schuster, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. James Schuster, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 60
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Schuster, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Schuster graduated from Duke University. Dr. James Schuster, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Schuster currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Schuster has experience treating conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Cranial Trauma and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schuster received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Schuster's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Schuster is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cranial Trauma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cranial Trauma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cranial Trauma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Cervical Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
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Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
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Low Back Pain
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Myelopathy
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Neurofibrosarcoma
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Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Puncture Aspiration
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

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Locations

  1. 1 Penn Internal Medicine University City
    3737 Market St Fl 8, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 662-3487
  2. 2 Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 662-3487
  3. 3 Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
    51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 662-9198
  4. 4 Office
    210 Willowbrook Ln, West Chester, PA 19382
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 789-7366

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3.3
Based on 24 Reviews
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Dec 29, 2023
After being in an MVA and having resulting serious spine injuries, among other injuries, I found myself seeing Dr. Schuster about a second opinion for spine surgery. My condition was worsening, and I was trying to find some way around any invasive procedure on my spine. Dr. Schuster looked at all of the diagnostics, examined me, and took his time to explain what was going on, the options that I had, the risks which were known and not know, possible outcomes, and surgical interventions and their complications. I appreciated his directness, common sense, and experienced opinions. I ended up having spinal surgery and it saved me from declining to a wheelchair. Dr. Schuster was correct in everything he said about how I would heal, along with what I might be stuck with after surgery.
— Dec 29, 2023
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Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

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  • Duke University
    1993
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  • Neurosurgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Schuster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schuster's profile.

Dr. Schuster frequently treats the following conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Cranial Trauma and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Schuster, MD is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Yes, Dr. James Schuster, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA