Dr. James M. Schuster, MD, PhD

Neurosurgeon at Penn Medicine

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Meet Dr. James M. Schuster, MD, PhD

Dr. Schuster is a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with Penn Medicine.

His clinical expertise includes a full range of spinal conditions, and he offers an array of cutting-edge treatments (such as minimally invasive spine surgery) designed to help patients experience lasting relief.

Dr. Schuster at a Glance

Dr. Schuster is the director of neurotrauma, associate professor orthopaedic surgery, and associate professor of neurosurgery.
He was recognized by Best Doctors in America (2011-2012).

Dr. Schuster strives to deliver outstanding care to every patient he treats.

Dr. Schuster is a member of Penn Medicine.

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Philadelphia, PA

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How Dr. James M. Schuster, MD, PhD Can Help You

Specialties

Neurosurgeon

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MD – Duke University
Residency – University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency – Atkinson Morley's Hospital, London
Fellowship – University of Washington

Conditions

Ankylosing Spondylitis
Brain Tumors
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc
Kyphosis
Myelopathy
Osteoporosis
Spinal Fracture
Spinal Infections
Spinal Trauma
Spinal Tumors
Spondylolysis
Trauma

Treatments

Biopsy
Disc Surgery/Replacement
Lumbar Disc Surgery/Replacement
Microsurgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Instrumentation
Spinal Stabilization
Spine Surgery

What Patients are Saying About Dr. James M. Schuster, MD, PhD

Dr Schuster is a wonderful doctor and I would HIGHLY recommend him to everyone I know with confidence.

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The doctor and training doctor were wonderful. I would recommend the doctor and hospital to everyone and praise them all.

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Accolades for Dr. James M. Schuster, MD, PhD

Professional Distinctions

Residency Program Director
Director of Neurotrauma
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Professional Affiliations

AO Spine International
AO Spine North America Faculty
Data Monitoring and Safety Committee, NIH trial: Vertebroplasty for Osteoporotic Fractures
Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons