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With his years of experience, neurosurgeon Laurence Shuer is not afraid of a tough medical challenge—tumors in the brain and spine. His father inspired him.
Lawrence Shuer, MD
Neurosurgeon, Epilepsy neurosurgeon, Spine neurosurgeon, Pain neurosurgeon, Neuro-oncologist
Professor of Neurosurgery at the Stanford University Medical Center
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
- 875 Blake Wilbur Drive
- Clinic D
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
- 875 Blake Wilbur Drive
- Clinic D
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-498-6000
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- Residency: Stanford University School of Medicine (1984) CA
- Board Certification: Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery (1986)
- Internship: Stanford University School of Medicine (1979) CA
- Medical Education: University of Michigan School of Medicine (1978) MI
- B.A., Univeristy of Michigan, Biomedical Sciences (1975)
- M.D., University of Michigan, Medicine (1978)
Administrative Appointments
- Associate Chair, Stanford University School of Medicine - Neurosurgery (2004 - Present)
- Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Stanford School of Medicine (1996 - 2011)
- Chief of Staff, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (1996 - 2008)
Publications
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Current source density analysis of synaptic generators of human interictal spike
Heit, G., Ulbert, I., Halgren, E., Karmos, G., & Shuer, L. (1999). Current source density analysis of synaptic generators of human interictal spike. Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, 73(1-4), 116. -
Idiopathic giant-cell granulomatous hypophysitis - Report of a case with autopsy follow-up
Wilson, J. D., Jacobs, M., Shuer, L., Atlas, S., & Horoupian, D. S. (2000). Idiopathic giant-cell granulomatous hypophysitis - Report of a case with autopsy follow-up. CLINICAL NEUROPATHOLOGY, 19(6), 300–304. -
PLEOMORPHIC GRANULAR-CELL ASTROCYTOMA OF THE PINEAL-GLAND
Snipes, G. J., Horoupian, D. S., Shuer, L. M., & Silverberg, G. D. (1992). PLEOMORPHIC GRANULAR-CELL ASTROCYTOMA OF THE PINEAL-GLAND. CANCER, 70(8), 2159–2165. -
Comparison of endovascular and surface cooling during unruptured cerebral aneurysm repair
Steinberg, G. K., Ogilvy, C. S., Shuer, L. M., Connolly, E. S., Solomon, R. A., Lam, A., … Allgren, R. L. (2004). Comparison of endovascular and surface cooling during unruptured cerebral aneurysm repair. NEUROSURGERY, 55(2), 307–314.
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Primary paraspinal leiomyosarcoma invading the cervical spinal canal successfully treated with surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy - Case report
Lehman, N. L., Jacobs, C. D., Holsten, P. A., Jaikumar, S., Lehman, T. D., Gibbs, I. C., & Shuer, L. M. (2007). Primary paraspinal leiomyosarcoma invading the cervical spinal canal successfully treated with surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy - Case report. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 6(5), 441–446.
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STEREOTAXIC HELIUM ION BRAGG PEAK RADIOSURGERY FOR INTRACRANIAL ARTERIOVENOUS-MALFORMATIONS - DETAILED CLINICAL AND NEURORADIOLOGICAL OUTCOME
Steinberg, G. K., FABRIKANT, J. I., Marks, M. P., Levy, R. P., Frankel, K. A., Phillips, M. H., … Silverberg, G. D. (1991). STEREOTAXIC HELIUM ION BRAGG PEAK RADIOSURGERY FOR INTRACRANIAL ARTERIOVENOUS-MALFORMATIONS - DETAILED CLINICAL AND NEURORADIOLOGICAL OUTCOME. STEREOTACTIC AND FUNCTIONAL NEUROSURGERY, 57(1-2), 36–49.
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Intracerebral hemorrhage caused by cerebral amyloid angiopathy in a 53-year-old man
Campbell, D. M., Bruins, S., Vogel, H., Shuer, L. M., & Wijman, C. A. C. (2008). Intracerebral hemorrhage caused by cerebral amyloid angiopathy in a 53-year-old man. JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, 255(4), 597–598.
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Two-year-old girl with cervicomedullary junction stenosis and an unknown type of skeletal dysplasia
Cheshier, S. H., Kalani, M. Y. S., Pendakaur, A., Higgins, D., Kahn, D., Shendel, S., & Shuer, L. (2008). Two-year-old girl with cervicomedullary junction stenosis and an unknown type of skeletal dysplasia. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-PEDIATRICS, 2(3), 200–202.
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Maternally administered esmolol decreases fetal as well as maternal heart rate.
LARSON, C. P., Shuer, L. M., & Cohen, S. E. (1990). Maternally administered esmolol decreases fetal as well as maternal heart rate. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 2(6), 427–429.
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Episodic encephalopathy due to an occult spinal vascular malformation complicated by superficial siderosis
Gonella, M. C., Fischbein, N. J., Lane, B., Shuer, L. M., & Greicius, M. D. (2010). Episodic encephalopathy due to an occult spinal vascular malformation complicated by superficial siderosis. CLINICAL NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY, 112(1), 82–84.
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Predictors of Clinical and Angiographic Outcome After Surgical or Endovascular Therapy of Very Large and Giant Intracranial Aneurysms
Darsaut, T. E., Darsaut, N. M., Chang, S. D., Silverberg, G. D., Shuer, L. M., Tian, L., … Steinberg, G. K. (2011). Predictors of Clinical and Angiographic Outcome After Surgical or Endovascular Therapy of Very Large and Giant Intracranial Aneurysms. NEUROSURGERY, 68(4), 903–915.
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OCCULT VASCULAR MALFORMATIONS OF THE OPTIC CHIASM - MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING DIAGNOSIS AND SURGICAL LASER RESECTION
Steinberg, G. K., Marks, M. P., Shuer, L. M., SOGG, R. L., Enzmann, D. R., & Silverberg, G. D. (1990). OCCULT VASCULAR MALFORMATIONS OF THE OPTIC CHIASM - MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING DIAGNOSIS AND SURGICAL LASER RESECTION. NEUROSURGERY, 27(3), 466–470.
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Neurosurgical interventions for spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita: clinical presentation and assessment of the literature.
Veeravagu, A., Lad, S. P., Camara-Quintana, J. Q., Jiang, B., & Shuer, L. (2013). Neurosurgical interventions for spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita: clinical presentation and assessment of the literature. World Neurosurgery, 80(3-4), 437 e1–8.
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EFFECT OF HYPERGLYCEMIA ON NEURONAL CHANGES IN A RABBIT MODEL OF FOCAL CEREBRAL-ISCHEMIA
KRAFT, S. A., Larson, C. P., Shuer, L. M., Steinberg, G. K., BENSON, G. V., & Pearl, R. G. (1990). EFFECT OF HYPERGLYCEMIA ON NEURONAL CHANGES IN A RABBIT MODEL OF FOCAL CEREBRAL-ISCHEMIA. STROKE, 21(3), 447–450.
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Fungal infection of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt: histoplasmosis diagnosis and treatment.
Veeravagu, A., Ludwig, C., Camara-Quintana, J. Q., Jiang, B., Lad, N., & Shuer, L. (2013). Fungal infection of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt: histoplasmosis diagnosis and treatment. World Neurosurgery, 80(1-2), 222 e5–13.
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Rehospitalization and emergency department use rates before and after vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy: use of state databases to provide longitudinal data across multiple clinical settings.
Kalanithi, P. S. A., Arrigo, R. T., Tran, P., Gephart, M. H., Shuer, L., Fisher, R., & Boakye, M. (2014). Rehospitalization and emergency department use rates before and after vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy: use of state databases to provide longitudinal data across multiple clinical settings. Neuromodulation , 17(1), 60–64.
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STEREOTAXIC HEAVY-CHARGED-PARTICLE BRAGG-PEAK RADIATION FOR INTRACRANIAL ARTERIOVENOUS-MALFORMATIONS
Steinberg, G. K., FABRIKANT, J. I., Marks, M. P., Levy, R. P., Frankel, K. A., Phillips, M. H., … Silverberg, G. D. (1990). STEREOTAXIC HEAVY-CHARGED-PARTICLE BRAGG-PEAK RADIATION FOR INTRACRANIAL ARTERIOVENOUS-MALFORMATIONS. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 323(2), 96–101.
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HYPERGLYCEMIA DECREASES ACUTE NEURONAL ISCHEMIC CHANGES AFTER MIDDLE CEREBRAL-ARTERY OCCLUSION IN CATS
ZASSLOW, M. A., Pearl, R. G., Shuer, L. M., Steinberg, G. K., LIEBERSON, R. E., & Larson, C. P. (1989). HYPERGLYCEMIA DECREASES ACUTE NEURONAL ISCHEMIC CHANGES AFTER MIDDLE CEREBRAL-ARTERY OCCLUSION IN CATS. STROKE, 20(4), 519–523.
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CORONARY VASOSPASM DURING PERCUTANEOUS TRIGEMINAL RHIZOTOMY
Swerdlow, B., Shuer, L., & ZELCER, J. (1988). CORONARY VASOSPASM DURING PERCUTANEOUS TRIGEMINAL RHIZOTOMY. ANAESTHESIA, 43(10), 861–863.
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PEEP DOES NOT AFFECT LEFT ATRIAL-RIGHT ATRIAL PRESSURE DIFFERENCE IN NEUROSURGICAL PATIENTS
ZASSLOW, M. A., Pearl, R. G., Larson, C. P., Silverberg, G., & SHUER, L. F. (1988). PEEP DOES NOT AFFECT LEFT ATRIAL-RIGHT ATRIAL PRESSURE DIFFERENCE IN NEUROSURGICAL PATIENTS. ANESTHESIOLOGY, 68(5), 760–763.
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REDUCTION CRANIOPLASTY AND SEVERE HYPOTENSION
Parsons, D., SAMUELS, S. I., Steinberg, G., & Shuer, L. (1988). REDUCTION CRANIOPLASTY AND SEVERE HYPOTENSION. ANESTHESIOLOGY, 68(1), 145–146.
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MULTIPLE-SUTURE SYNOSTOSIS SUBSEQUENT TO VENTRICULAR SHUNTING
Schendel, S. A., & Shuer, L. M. (1994). MULTIPLE-SUTURE SYNOSTOSIS SUBSEQUENT TO VENTRICULAR SHUNTING. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 93(5), 1073–1077.
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Central neurocytoma: One associated with a fourth ventricular PNET/medulloblastoma and the second mixed with adipose tissue
Horoupian, D. S., Shuster, D. L., KAARSOOHERRICK, M., & Shuer, L. M. (1997). Central neurocytoma: One associated with a fourth ventricular PNET/medulloblastoma and the second mixed with adipose tissue. HUMAN PATHOLOGY, 28(9), 1111–1114.
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Intracranial ictal recordings in mesial frontal lobe epilepsy
Toczek, M. T., Morrell, M. J., Risinger, M. W., & Shuer, L. (1997). Intracranial ictal recordings in mesial frontal lobe epilepsy. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, 14(6), 499–506.
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A model of coccidioidal meningoencephalitis and cerebrospinal vasculitis in the rabbit
Williams, P. L., Sobel, R. A., Sorensen, K. N., Clemons, K. V., Shuer, L. M., Royaltey, S. S., … Stevens, D. A. (1998). A model of coccidioidal meningoencephalitis and cerebrospinal vasculitis in the rabbit. JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 178(4), 1217–1221.
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CSF PULSATIONS WITHIN NONNEOPLASTIC SPINAL-CORD CYSTS
Enzmann, D. R., ODONOHUE, J., Rubin, J. B., Shuer, L., Cogen, P., & Silverberg, G. (1987). CSF PULSATIONS WITHIN NONNEOPLASTIC SPINAL-CORD CYSTS. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEURORADIOLOGY, 8(3), 517–525.
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Comparison of endovascular cooling to surface cooling during unruptured cerebral aneurysm repair
Steinberg, G. K., Bell-Stephens, T. E., Shuer, L. M., Ogilvy, C. S., Connolly, E. S., Solomon, R., … Allgren, R. L. (2003). Comparison of endovascular cooling to surface cooling during unruptured cerebral aneurysm repair. STROKE, 34(1), 246–246.
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CSF PULSATIONS WITHIN NONNEOPLASTIC SPINAL-CORD CYSTS
Enzmann, D. R., ODONOHUE, J., Rubin, J. B., Shuer, L., Cogen, P., & Silverberg, G. (1987). CSF PULSATIONS WITHIN NONNEOPLASTIC SPINAL-CORD CYSTS. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ROENTGENOLOGY, 149(1), 149–157.
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EVOLUTION AND OUTCOME IN MALIGNANT ASTROGLIAL NEOPLASMS OF THE CEREBELLUM
Steinberg, G. K., Shuer, L. M., CONLEY, F. K., & HANBERY, J. W. (1985). EVOLUTION AND OUTCOME IN MALIGNANT ASTROGLIAL NEOPLASMS OF THE CEREBELLUM. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 62(1), 9–17.
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LONG-TERM USE OF DIAZEPAM
Hollister, L. E., CONLEY, F. K., BRITT, R. H., & Shuer, L. (1981). LONG-TERM USE OF DIAZEPAM. JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 246(14), 1568–1570.
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Clinical comments
Shuer, L. M. (1997). Clinical comments. CLINICAL JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE, 7(1), 72–72.
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TUMORS OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS-SYSTEM STUDIED BY COMPUTED-TOMOGRAPHY AND ULTRASOUND
Enzmann, D. R., Wheat, R., Marshall, W. H., Bird, R., MURPHYIRWIN, K., KARBON, K., … Shuer, L. (1985). TUMORS OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS-SYSTEM STUDIED BY COMPUTED-TOMOGRAPHY AND ULTRASOUND. RADIOLOGY, 154(2), 393–399.
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Noninvasive measurement of pulsatile intracranial pressure using ultrasound
Ueno, T., Ballard, R. E., Shuer, L. M., Cantrell, J. H., Yost, W. T., & Hargens, A. R. (1998). Noninvasive measurement of pulsatile intracranial pressure using ultrasound. Presented at the 10th International ICP Symposium, WILLIAMSBURG,VIRGINIA: SPRINGER-VERLAG WIEN.
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Rehospitalization and emergency department use rates before and after vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy: use of state databases to provide longitudinal data across multiple clinical settings.
Kalanithi, P. S. A., Arrigo, R. T., Tran, P., Gephart, M. H., Shuer, L., Fisher, R., & Boakye, M. (2014). Rehospitalization and emergency department use rates before and after vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy: use of state databases to provide longitudinal data across multiple clinical settings. Neuromodulation , 17(1), 60–65.
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Fungal infection of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt: histoplasmosis diagnosis and treatment.
Veeravagu, A., Ludwig, C., Camara-Quintana, J. Q., Jiang, B., Lad, N., & Shuer, L. (2013). Fungal infection of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt: histoplasmosis diagnosis and treatment. World Neurosurgery, 80(1-2), 222 e5–222 e13.
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A survey of human brain transcriptome diversity at the single cell level
Darmanis, S., Sloan, S. A., Zhang, Y., Enge, M., Caneda, C., Shuer, L. M., … Quake, S. R. (2015). A survey of human brain transcriptome diversity at the single cell level. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 112(23), 7285–7290.
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Building an electronic health record integrated quality of life outcomes registry for spine surgery.
Azad, T. D., Kalani, M., Wolf, T., Kearney, A., Lee, Y., Flannery, L., … Ratliff, J. K. (2016). Building an electronic health record integrated quality of life outcomes registry for spine surgery. Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine, 24(1), 176–185.
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Purification and Characterization of Progenitor and Mature Human Astrocytes Reveals Transcriptional and Functional Differences with Mouse
Zhang, Y., Sloan, S. A., Clarke, L. E., Caneda, C., Plaza, C. A., Blumenthal, P. D., … Barres, B. A. (2016). Purification and Characterization of Progenitor and Mature Human Astrocytes Reveals Transcriptional and Functional Differences with Mouse. NEURON, 89(1), 37–53.
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Building an electronic health record integrated quality of life outcomes registry for spine surgery
Azad, T. D., Kalani, M., Wolf, T., Kearney, A., Lee, Y., Flannery, L., … Ratliff, J. K. (2016). Building an electronic health record integrated quality of life outcomes registry for spine surgery. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 24(1), 176–185.
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Cervical Osteochondroma Causing Myelopathy in Adults: Management Considerations and Literature Review.
Veeravagu, A., Li, A., Shuer, L. M., & Desai, A. M. (2016). Cervical Osteochondroma Causing Myelopathy in Adults: Management Considerations and Literature Review. World Neurosurgery.
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Predicting complication risk in spine surgery: a prospective analysis of a novel risk assessment tool.
Veeravagu, A., Li, A., Swinney, C., Tian, L., Moraff, A., Azad, T. D., … Ratliff, J. K. (2017). Predicting complication risk in spine surgery: a prospective analysis of a novel risk assessment tool. Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine, 1–11.
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Real-Time Fluoroscopic and C-Arm Computed Tomography Evaluation of Ommaya Reservoir Integrity.
Moraff, A. M., Hayden Gephart, M., Shuer, L. M., & Heit, J. J. (2017). Real-Time Fluoroscopic and C-Arm Computed Tomography Evaluation of Ommaya Reservoir Integrity. Cureus, 9(3).
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Patient Comments
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SHC Patient, Jun 2017
Both Dr. Shuer and Candice Osuga made my visit educational, but calming. It makes a difference when you know they care about you as a person and want what's best.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
Dr. Shuer and his team combine the highest medical expertise with wonderful kindness and patience. I trust his medical judgment and recommendations.
SHC Patient, May 2017
I have recommended Dr. Shuer to several friends who have complained about back problems.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Both dr. & NP have never been in a hurry, always spend enough time explaining & on treatment.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Very good.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Excellent visit with an outstanding physician. Dr. Shuer provided me with expert care and compassion. I am much improved due to the thorough examination and treatment recommendations
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Excellent care all around. Best medical care by far.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Dr. Shuer is the absolute best in every way.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
I felt everyone truly cared about my condition and Shelley was exceptionally compassionate.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Dr. Shuer is excellent. He took my case even one step further to confer with the team there and they agreed with his diagnosis and course of action.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Dr. Shuer has been an excellent doctor and my experience w/how and his staff have been extremely positive. He removed a spinal tumor from my neck in 2012 and he ALWAYS. Thoroughly explains my MRI results explicitly.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
The best!!!
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Helped me re: overall health evaluation ? Thank you!
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
I am very fortunate to have the care of Dr. Shuer and his team.
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
Dr. Shuer and Shelley (NP) were both very attentive and patient with answering my questions and concerns. Both Shelley and Candice respond to my messages via MyHealth Online promptly and thoroughly, which I really appreciate.
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
Excellent experience, with plenty of opportunity for questions.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
I had a nice expreance
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Dr. Shuer is a great dr. and as a person a good friend he showed much interest he did good things for me the surgery went well I now lead a normal life. After surgery he kept me informed what to expect very friendly, and skilled. Very good experiences.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Dr. Shuer is my "medical rock star"! Love Candace!
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Confidence in your health care provides contributes to healing and overall success -
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
The reason I came from Utah to Stanford. Dr. Shuer & his team.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
Dr. Shuer is very knowledgeable & thorough. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a neurosurgeon.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
Best doctor.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
Elizabeth and Dr. Shuer were awesome this visit as they always are.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
It was clear I was in very good hands. I knew I was going get better.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
Dr. Shuer & his staff are the BEST team we've encountered @ Stanford and we have interfaced with MANY.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
I have recommended Dr. Shuer to two friends already.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
I had mixed feeling about what Dr. Shuer was going to do, but he explained what he would be doing, and laid any fears to rest.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
In may own experience is so good I have the best doctor for my surgery. he is the best.
SHC Patient, May 2016
Dr Shuer was dismissive, callous, indifferent towards my concerns. Dr. Shuer.
SHC Patient, May 2016
Happy with care.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Shuer as my physician-he is the best!!
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Never rushed during appt.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Dr. Shuer was very patient and knowledgeable in describing the problem. I felt confident in his plans to remedy the situation. Candice explained thing so well and made me feel that this was the place to be to have surgery. She helped to make appts. lab work and surgery date.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
I felt very comfortable when he explained everything to me.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
I have already recommended Dr. Shuer to several people.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
The Dr Shuer, really impressed me when he informed me that surgery would be very painful. He made sure to repeat it, so I would believe him. Very Very nice and helpful Doctorand his staff.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Dr. Shuer is the best at communicating clear concise details of the diagnosis and surgery
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
It was another excellent experience with both Dr. Shuer and Candice Lin -
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
Dr. Shyer is obviously a highly skilled and extremely intelligent doctor I have the utmost confidence in him.
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
Informative and professional
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
Dr Shuer is an incredibly talented surgeon. He also has a fantastic bedside manner. His NP Shelley Stratford is also very knowledgable snd shows her real concern for Patients. They both treated me with the utmost attention and care.
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
My condition was not resolved. (However the purpose of the visit was to ascertain whether or not surgery was a likely path. That was carefully considered. What's next is a bit foggy.)
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Dr. Shuerr and all of his assistants are fabulous.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Could not ask for more - exceptional.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Dr. Shuer and his nurse practitioner Candice Sugalin are the best!!
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Dr. Shuer answered my questions and explained his assessment.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Staff very caring & friendly.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
All very good.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
This is a first class provider!
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Have the highest regard and confidence in Dr. Shuer's conservative approach to my condition.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
I think Dr. Shuer is the best.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr. Shuer is wonderful.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
First time I saw this doctor!
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Excellent communicator.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
Dr. maybe intelligent, but was dismissive, didn't take the time to explain his conclusions, seemed to busy to care.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
No medications discussed.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Great to be able to access providers via email; very good resource to handle questions and concerns in a timely way.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Interesting to be able to get exam/service from same doctor over 15 year period.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
I just saw Dr. Shuer and his assistant.
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Very satisfied - courteous and professional health care provider.
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Very positive experience.
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
My overall experience is one of supreme gratitude and thanks to a great dr. & neurosurgery team.
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
No medication necessary - referred to Stanford pain mgt.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
More explanation needed to my condition in detail.
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
Great.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
Dr. Shuer always makes me feel comfortable.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
Dr. Shuer explained in easy to understand terms why I need surgery and what to expect. He showed sympathy for my problem.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
Both Dr. Shuer and Candice Osuga made my visit educational, but calming. It makes a difference when you know they care about you as a person and want what's best.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
Dr. Shuer and his team combine the highest medical expertise with wonderful kindness and patience. I trust his medical judgment and recommendations.
SHC Patient, May 2017
I have recommended Dr. Shuer to several friends who have complained about back problems.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Both dr. & NP have never been in a hurry, always spend enough time explaining & on treatment.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Very good.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Excellent visit with an outstanding physician. Dr. Shuer provided me with expert care and compassion. I am much improved due to the thorough examination and treatment recommendations
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Excellent care all around. Best medical care by far.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Dr. Shuer is the absolute best in every way.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
I felt everyone truly cared about my condition and Shelley was exceptionally compassionate.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Dr. Shuer is excellent. He took my case even one step further to confer with the team there and they agreed with his diagnosis and course of action.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Dr. Shuer has been an excellent doctor and my experience w/how and his staff have been extremely positive. He removed a spinal tumor from my neck in 2012 and he ALWAYS. Thoroughly explains my MRI results explicitly.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
The best!!!
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