Dr. Richard SchusterDO

Dr. Richard Schuster, DO, is an experienced osteopathic family physician based in Indianapolis who blends traditional primary care with a holistic, whole-body approach to medicine. With over two decades of clinical experience, he is trained in family medicine, sports medicine, and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), allowing him to treat a wide range of conditions while focusing on how different systems of the body work together. His philosophy emphasizes treating the person, not just the disease, and helping patients achieve long-term health through a personalized, relationship-driven model of care.

Dr. Schuster practices Direct Primary Care (DPC), a model that removes insurance barriers and enables more accessible, unrushed care. Patients benefit from same-day or next-day appointments, unlimited visits, and direct communication via phone, text, or telehealth, creating a highly responsive and personalized healthcare experience. In addition to his clinical work, he has held leadership roles in medical education and osteopathic medicine, including serving as a residency program director and as a past president of the American Academy of Osteopathy.