Experienced in Microvascular Decompression

Dr. James M. Schuster

Psychiatry
4725 Mcknight Rd, Suite 104, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Experienced in Microvascular Decompression
4725 Mcknight Rd, Suite 104, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

James Schuster is a Psychiatrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schuster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microvascular Decompression. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Traumatic Brain Injury, Opioid Use Disorder, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 147 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Microvascular Decompression.

Specialties
Psychiatry
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in PA
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO

Locations

4725 Mcknight Rd, Suite 104, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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

Metastatic Tumor Research and Outcome Network A Multicenter Prospective Registry for the Management and Outcome of Metastatic Spine Tumors
Metastatic Tumor Research and Outcome Network A Multicenter Prospective Registry for the Management and Outcome of Metastatic Spine Tumors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 10, 2025
Leveraging Integrated Models of Care to Improve Patient-Centered Outcomes for Publicly-Insured Adults With Complex Health Care Needs
Leveraging Integrated Models of Care to Improve Patient-Centered Outcomes for Publicly-Insured Adults With Complex Health Care Needs
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 09, 2024
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Randomized, Controlled, Single-blind Study of Probable Benefit of the Neuro-Spinal Scaffold™ for Safety and Neurologic Recovery in Subjects With Complete Thoracic AIS A Spinal Cord Injury as Compared to Standard of Care
Randomized, Controlled, Single-blind Study of Probable Benefit of the Neuro-Spinal Scaffold™ for Safety and Neurologic Recovery in Subjects With Complete Thoracic AIS A Spinal Cord Injury as Compared to Standard of Care
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 17, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
The INSPIRE Study: InVivo Study of Probable Benefit of the Neuro-Spinal Scaffold(TM) for Safety and Neurologic Recovery in Subjects With Complete Thoracic AIS A Spinal Cord Injury
The INSPIRE Study: InVivo Study of Probable Benefit of the Neuro-Spinal Scaffold(TM) for Safety and Neurologic Recovery in Subjects With Complete Thoracic AIS A Spinal Cord Injury
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 17, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
The Epidemiology, Process and Outcomes of Spine Oncology
The Epidemiology, Process and Outcomes of Spine Oncology
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 13, 2022
A Multi-Center, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Double-Blinded, Trial of Efficacy and Safety of Riluzole in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
A Multi-Center, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Double-Blinded, Trial of Efficacy and Safety of Riluzole in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 19, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
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147 Total Publications

Canadian Spine Society: 25th Annual Scientific Conference, February 25 to 28, 2025, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, La Malbaie, Charlevoix, Que., Canada.
Canadian Spine Society: 25th Annual Scientific Conference, February 25 to 28, 2025, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, La Malbaie, Charlevoix, Que., Canada.
Journal: Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie
Published: December 12, 2025
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100 North Bellefield Avenue, Floor 8, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (5.8 miles away)
412-586-9200
Languages Spoken:
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Ariel Gildengers, MD, specializes in psychiatry and is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Gildengers completed his fellowship and residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Gildengers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Microvascular Decompression. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Microvascular Decompression.

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