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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
- 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
- Chief of Staff, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (1996 - 2008)
- Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Stanford School of Medicine (1996 - 2011)
- Associate Chair, Stanford University School of Medicine - Neurosurgery (2004 - Present)
Publications
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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., & 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. -
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., & 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. -
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., & 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. -
A survey of human brain transcriptome diversity at the single cell level
Darmanis, S., Sloan, S. A., Zhang, Y., Enge, M., Caneda, C., & 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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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. Sa., Arrigo, R. T., Tran, P., Gephart, M. H., Shuer, L., & 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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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. Sa., Arrigo, R. T., Tran, P., Gephart, M. H., Shuer, L., & 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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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).
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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).
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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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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., & 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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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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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., & 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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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. Ac. (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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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., & 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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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., & Allgren, R. L. (2004). Comparison of endovascular and surface cooling during unruptured cerebral aneurysm repair. NEUROSURGERY, 55(2), 307-314.
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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., & 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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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.
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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.
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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., & 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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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. INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE AND NEUROMONITORING IN BRAIN INJURY, 71, 66-69.
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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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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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Clinical comments
Shuer, L. M. (1997). Clinical comments. CLINICAL JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE, 7(1), 72-72.
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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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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.
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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., & 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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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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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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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., & 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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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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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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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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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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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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TUMORS OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS-SYSTEM STUDIED BY COMPUTED-TOMOGRAPHY AND ULTRASOUND
Enzmann, D. R., Wheat, R., Marshall, W. H., Bird, R., MURPHYIRWIN, 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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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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Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
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
Dr. Shuer and his nurse practitioner Candice Sugalin are the best!!
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Could not ask for more - exceptional.
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 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.
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