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Dr. James Buwen, DO

Bariatric Surgery* Age 54
Dr. James Buwen, DO
5.0 (27 Ratings)

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Dr. James Buwen, DO is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Springfield, NJ.
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Dr. James Buwen, DO

Bariatric Surgery* Age 54
Springfield, NJ
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Buwen, DO is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Springfield, NJ.

About

Dr. Buwen graduated from NOVA Southeaster University - in 2009 and completed a residency at Rowan University School Of Osteopathich Medicine|Rowan University-SOM.Dr. James Buwen, DO is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Springfield, NJ and has 15 years experience. Dr. Buwen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Overlook Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center and Christ Hospital. Dr. Buwen has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Buwen received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Buwen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Buwen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Varicose Veins
Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
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Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
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Gallbladder Removal
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Humana
    Choice Care PPO
  • Emblem Health
  • QualCare HMO
    QualCare
    QualCare PPO
  • Amerihealth
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • MagnaCare
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 New Jersey Bariatric Center
    193 Morris Ave, Springfield, NJ 07081
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    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 office
    79 Hudson St Ste 301, Hoboken, NJ 07030
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  3. 3 office
    192 Summerhill Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
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  4. 4 office
    57 US Highway 46, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
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  5. 5 office
    30 Rehill Ave Ste 2400, Somerville, NJ 08876
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Aug 30, 2019
Awesome doctor demonstrates personalized attention would definitely recommend
Sonya — Aug 30, 2019
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Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NOVA Southeaster University -
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • UMDNJ - School of Osteopathic Medicine
    2010
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rowan University School Of Osteopathich Medicine|Rowan University-SOM
    2014
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University
    2015
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Buwen, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Buwen's profile.

Dr. James Buwen, DO is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center and Christ Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Buwen, DO holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Overlook Medical Center

    99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ

  • Hackettstown Medical Center

    651 Willow Grove St, Hackettstown, NJ

  • Christ Hospital

    176 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ