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Dr. Richard Schuster, DO

DPC Family Medicine osteopathic physician, Indianapolis, IN

Schuster Family Medicine
5.0 (13 reviews)

Dr. Schuster is a DPC Family Medicine osteopathic physician who specializes in family medicine, osteopathy and osteopathic manipulative treatment.

6117 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46220
At a glance
Practice model
Direct primary care
Initial exam
At least an hour
Telehealth
Available to members by telemedicine

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About Dr. Schuster

Dr. Schuster is an osteopathic physician who earned his DO at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He served in the United States Navy, as a Lieutenant in 1994 and a Lieutenant Commander in 1999. In January 2019, a PRWeb news release announced the opening of his direct primary care practice in Indianapolis and said he had most recently practiced within a regional hospital system.

He previously taught osteopathic medicine to future DOs and served as a team physician for a large metropolitan university before practicing internal medicine and family medicine. He was also a faculty member at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He specializes in family medicine, osteopathy, holistic medicine and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT).

He spends at least an hour with each patient during an initial exam. Members have no limit on the number of visits and can reach him by text, email and telemedicine.

Membership and fees

Schuster Family Medicine & Osteopathic Care is a direct primary care practice.

Members have no limit on the number of visits and can reach Dr. Schuster by text, email and telemedicine.

Services

Family medicine Osteopathy Holistic medicine Osteopathic manipulative treatment
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Education and credentials

Degree
DO
Medical school
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Other certification
American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and American Board of Osteopathic Family Practice
Professional memberships
American Academy of Osteopathy, American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners, American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, American Osteopathic Association and Indiana Osteopathic Association
License
Indiana
Board actions
Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Indiana Medical Licensing Board
NPI
1770555310

Location

6117 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46220
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Recognition and research

Awards

Marine Corps Achievement Medal for service aboard USS Frank Cable (AS-40), 2000
Outstanding Resident Writing Award from the American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners, 1998
Osteopathic Heritage Award from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1994
Gold Apple Award from Community Westview Family Medicine Residency for outstanding family medicine instructor
Outstanding Family Physician Preceptor Award

Teaching and research roles

Delivered the Turfler Family Memorial Lecture for the American Academy of Osteopathy

Publications

Co-edited "Selected Writings of Carl Phillip McConnell, DO" (Columbus, Ohio, 1995)
Authored a chapter on functional technique in "Principles of Manual Sports Medicine" (Lippincott, Williams and Wilkens, 2005, pages 7-12)

Patient reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome!

"Very professional care and consult."

FMDD UserDec 2023
Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing!

"Guided me in choosing the best treatment option."

FMDD UserNov 2023
Rated 5 out of 5

Great!

"Enlightened me about my condition."

FMDD UserOct 2023
Rated 5 out of 5

Impressed with the way he looked after my child.

"Dr. Schuster was incredible. He was friendly and patient. He spent his time discussing my daughter's illness and what he would do to assist us. I was quite impressed with the way he looked after my child."

FMDD UserDec 2021
Rated 5 out of 5

Wouldn't consider taking our children to any other doctor.

"We are quite pleased with Dr. Richard and his staff, who are both professional and competent. We would not consider taking our children to any other doctor."

FMDD UserDec 2021
Rated 5 out of 5

Explain everything so that I could understand.

"He was really thoughtful! He took the time to explain everything to me so that I could understand it. He told me about all of my options and helped me with everything."

FMDD UserNov 2021

Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Schuster offer a direct primary care membership?

Schuster Family Medicine & Osteopathic Care is a direct primary care practice. Members have no limit on the number of visits.

Where did Dr. Schuster train?

Dr. Schuster earned his DO at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Where is Dr. Schuster's office?

Dr. Schuster's practice, Schuster Family Medicine & Osteopathic Care, is at 6117 Allisonville Rd in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Does Dr. Schuster offer osteopathic manipulative treatment?

Dr. Schuster specializes in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments (OMT).

Does Dr. Schuster offer telehealth?

Members can reach Dr. Schuster by text, email and telemedicine.

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