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Dr. James Schuster, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 59
Dr. James Schuster, MD
3.4 (23 Ratings)

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Dr. James Schuster, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 59
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Schuster, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. James Schuster, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has 31 years experience. They graduated from Duke University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Chester County Hospital, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hunterdon Medical Center. Dr. Schuster has experience treating conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Cervical Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schuster received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Their 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)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Cervical Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Cervical Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Cervical Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Compressed Spinal Cord
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
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
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
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
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Puncture Aspiration
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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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
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  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

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schuster
3.4
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (9)

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Patient Reviews
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

Medical Education
  • 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), Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Cervical Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Chester County Hospital

    701 E Marshall St, West Chester, PA

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Hunterdon Medical Center

    2100 Wescott Dr, Flemington, NJ