Dr. Thomas A Shuster's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

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Biography

Dr. Thomas Shuster is a board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon and director of Integrated Vascular Vein Center of Michigan, located in Grand Blanc on the campus of Ascension Genesys. He has been a practicing vascular surgeon for more than 18 years and specializes in both endovascular (minimally invasive) and open surgical techniques to repair arteries and veins. Vascular and Endovascular surgeons care for the patient's circulatory system: arteries, veins and lymphatics. The vascular surgeon's role is to maintain or improve blood flow through these systems which is done through a variety of ways. Care for the vascular patient often involves medical therapy combined with surgical and catheter based therapy is often minimally invasive. Care for the vascular patient often involves medical therapy combined with surgical and catheter based therapy is often minimally invasive. By providing individualized therapy for each patient, Dr. Shuster is able to maximize insurance coverage and minimally invasive techniques. He is able to perform many artery and vein procedures directly in his office, keeping patients out of the hospital. Dr. Shuster has been involved with training surgeons from around the country in advanced endovascular techniques. He has served as a clinical instructor for medical students at Michigan State University, and published multiple papers, articles, textbook chapters and served as research investigator in the field. He has also been the recipient of several awards over the course of his training and career in recognition of his surgical excellence and leadership skills. He is a member of the Society of Vascular Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society. Dr. Shuster has Vascular Surgery privileges at McLaren Hospital and Ascension Genesys.

Education

• University of Toledo (Grad. 1991)
• Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, Ohio (Grad. 1996)
• Ohio University Of Osteo Medicine (Grad. 1996)
• Ohio University (Grad. 1996)

Other Specialties

• Vascular Surgeon / Phlebologist

Awards & Recognitions

• Resident Achievement Award
• Scientific Poster Presentation – 2nd Place

Publications & Research

• Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: 29 Year Review
• Hypercoauguable States and Arterial Ischemia, Trends in Vascular Surgery
• Thrombogenesis and Thrombolysis, Vascular Surgery, Hamovici, Fifth Edition 2002
• Abdominal Aortic Sarcoma: Report of a Case with Long-term Survival and Review of the Literature