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Dr. Lawrence Shuer, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 70
Dr. Lawrence Shuer, MD
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Dr. Lawrence Shuer, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Palo Alto, CA.
Dr. Lawrence Shuer, MD
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Dr. Lawrence Shuer, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 70
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Lawrence Shuer, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Palo Alto, CA.

About

Dr. Shuer graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER in 1978 and completed a residency at Stanford University Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CA.Dr. Lawrence Shuer, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Palo Alto, CA and has 46 years experience. Dr. Shuer currently practices at Neuroscience Clinic Stanford and are affiliated with Stanford Hospital. Dr. Shuer has experience treating conditions like Cancer of Cerebral Meninges, Meningiomas and Hydrocephalus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shuer received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Shuer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shuer is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
Hydrocephalus
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
Hydrocephalus
Brain Cancer
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Metastasis
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spina Bifida
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Leukodystrophy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Neurogenic Bowel
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Tuberous Sclerosis
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Radiofrequency Ablation Nerve
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Nexus Open Access
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
  • CA Healthnet PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Select CA HMO
    Pathway EPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Blue Shield of California
    Access Plus HMO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Stanford Neuroscience Health Center
    453 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305

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Jan 17, 2020
I have had the pleasure of knowing & trusting Dr. Shuer for many years. He is a brilliant neurosurgeon, not pushy, thoroughly explains everything and believe it or not has an excellent bedside manner for a surgeon of his caliber. His team at Stanford is wonderful as well. Thank you, Doctor!
Cari More — Jan 17, 2020
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Stanford University Hospital & Clinic
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Stanford University Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CA
    1984
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lawrence Shuer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shuer's profile.

Dr. Shuer frequently treats the following conditions: Cancer of Cerebral Meninges, Meningiomas and Hydrocephalus. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lawrence Shuer, MD is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lawrence Shuer, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA