General Neurosurgery
Evaluation and surgical consultation for a range of disorders affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nervous system.
Sarasota, Florida
Thoughtful neurosurgical care, centered on the individual.
Sarasota Neurosurgery provides specialized evaluation and treatment for disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system, with an emphasis on careful diagnosis and appropriate, individualized care.
For medical emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Our approach
Start with the right diagnosis and the least invasive appropriate path.
Neurological symptoms can be complex and deeply personal. The first priority is to understand the problem clearly, explain the available options and determine whether surgery is truly necessary.
When an operation is appropriate, care is planned around the individual condition, overall health and goals of the patient.
Areas of care
Specialized evaluation for brain, spine and nervous-system conditions.
Each patient’s situation is evaluated individually. Please call the office to confirm whether a specific condition or procedure is within the practice’s current scope.
Spine Care
Assessment of cervical and lumbar conditions, including nerve compression, spinal stenosis and related pain or weakness.
Functional Neurosurgery
Specialized evaluation of selected conditions involving movement, neurological function and carefully targeted treatment.
Second Opinions
Independent review of diagnoses, imaging and proposed treatment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
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James M. Schumacher, MD
Neurosurgeon
Physician
James M. Schumacher, MD
Board-certified neurological surgeon
Dr. Schumacher is a Sarasota neurosurgeon with training in general and functional neurosurgery. His education includes medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine, surgical internship at Johns Hopkins, neurosurgical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and additional training in functional neurosurgery at Yale.
His clinical interests include general neurosurgery, spine surgery, epilepsy surgery, and stereotactic and functional neurosurgery.
- Medical School
- University of Washington School of Medicine
- Neurosurgical Residency
- Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School
- Advanced Training
- Functional Neurosurgery, Yale School of Medicine
- Certification
- American Board of Neurological Surgery
Contact the practice
Speak with Sarasota Neurosurgery.
Call the office for appointment availability, referral requirements, records requests and insurance verification.
Call (941) 955-1960Telephone
(941) 955-1960Office hours and appointment availability should be confirmed by telephone.
Important notice
This website provides general practice information and is not medical advice. Do not use this site to send private health information. For urgent symptoms or a medical emergency, call 911 or seek emergency care immediately.