Expertise in
17
conditions
Expertise in
17
conditions
210 Willowbrook Lane, 
West Chester, PA 

Overview

James Schuster is a Neurosurgery provider in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schuster is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Schuster is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 148 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Duke University School Of Medicine

Residency

University of Washington School of Medicine

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

Neurological Surgery, 2005

Fellowships

University of Washington

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2018 through 2025

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Penn Neurosurgery Westtown
210 Willowbrook Lane, West Chester, PA 19382
Other Locations
Penn Neurosurgery University City
3737 Market Street, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Schuster has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Ependymoma
Chondrosarcoma
Osteomyelitis
Spinal Stenosis
Chordoma

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


6 Clinical Trials

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James M. Schuster

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James M. Schuster?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James M. Schuster by calling their office at 215-662-3487. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James M. Schuster a top-rated expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James M. Schuster is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James M. Schuster specialize in?

While Dr. James M. Schuster is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Fractured Spine. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. James M. Schuster participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James M. Schuster has published 148 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. James M. Schuster's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James M. Schuster accept my insurance?

Dr. James M. Schuster accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-662-3487 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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