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Dr. James Schumacher, MD

Neurosurgery*
5.0 (17)
Map Pin Small Sarasota, FL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Schumacher, MD

Dr. James Schumacher, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Sarasota, FL. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Dr. Schumacher, completed a residency at Mass Gen Hospital Harvard Med School. Patients rated Dr. Schumacher an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Schumacher works at Practice in Sarasota, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Schumacher's Office Locations

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    Sarasota Neurosurgery PA
    1921 Waldemere St Ste 809, Sarasota, FL 34239 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 955-1960

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    About Dr. James Schumacher, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    • 38 years of experience
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    NPI Number
    • 1386646008
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Yale School Med Yale New Haven Hospital
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    Residency
    • Mass Gen Hospital Harvard Med School
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    • Johns Hopkins Hospital|The Johns Hopkins Hospital
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    • University of Washington School of Medicine
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    • Neurosurgery
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