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Dr. James Schuster, MD
Neurosurgery* Age 61
Dr. James Schuster, MD
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Dr. James Schuster, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. James Schuster, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 61
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

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Dr. Schuster graduated from Duke University. Dr. James Schuster, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Schuster has experience treating conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Broken Neck, Myelopathy, Cranial Trauma, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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)
Broken Neck
Myelopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Broken Neck
Myelopathy
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Cranial Trauma
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spinal Discectomy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Back Pain
Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dropfoot
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Brain Surgery
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Bone Cancer
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Osteosarcoma
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Subdural Hemorrhage
Spine Deformities
Chiari's Deformity
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Cerebral Edema
Hypothalamus Cancer
Cerebrovascular Disease
Scoliosis
Compressed Spinal Cord
Epilepsy
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Upper Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Brachial Plexus Palsy
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 Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Congenital Brain Malformations
Dural Tear
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Meningiomas
Moyamoya Disease
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Neurofibrosarcoma
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
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epilepsy Surgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neuroplasty of Extremity
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Non-Cosmetic Botox® Injection
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
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  • Cigna PPO
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  • BluePreferred PPO
  • Regional Preferred POS Plus
    Personal Choice PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Penn Internal Medicine University City
    3737 Market St Fl 8, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  2. 2 Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  3. 3 Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
    51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Patient Reviews
Dec 28, 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 28, 2023
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Neurosurgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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), Broken Neck, Myelopathy, Cranial Trauma, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Education
Medical Education
  • Duke University
    1993
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA

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