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Dr. Robert Buchanan, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 60
Dr. Robert Buchanan, MD
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Dr. Robert Buchanan, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Austin, TX.
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Dr. Robert Buchanan, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 60
Austin, TX
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Robert Buchanan, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Austin, TX.

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Dr. Buchanan graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at University Of California San Diego Division of Neurosurgery.Dr. Robert Buchanan, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Austin, TX and has 31 years experience. Dr. Buchanan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin. At present, Dr. Buchanan received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Buchanan's office accepts new patients. Dr. Buchanan also speaks Spanish. Dr. Buchanan is board certified in Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.

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Epilepsy
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Epilepsy
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Bipolar Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Panic Disorder
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Brain Surgery
Deep Brain Stimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Acoustic Neuroma
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Cerebrovascular Disease
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Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neurostimulation
Psychiatric Medication Therapy
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
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Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Fusion
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery
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Locations

  1. 1 Senior Adults Specialty Healthcare PA
    3215 Steck Ave Ste 200, Austin, TX 78757
  2. 2 Upside Wellness PLLC
    3705 Medical Pkwy Ste 520, Austin, TX 78705
  3. 3 Office
    1601 Trinity St 704, Austin, TX 78712
  4. 4 Advanced Pain Care
    2000 S Mays St Ste 201, Round Rock, TX 78664

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Sep 10, 2018
Very professional, caring, and even has a nice sense of humor. He answered any and all questions in a way that was easily understood. I would recommend him to anyone.
Kevin in Austin , TX — Sep 10, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Psychiatry
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery and Psychiatry
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, General Surgery
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of California San Diego Division of Neurosurgery
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship, Yale University School of Medicine
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Buchanan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Buchanan's profile.

Dr. Robert Buchanan, MD is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin.

Yes, Dr. Robert Buchanan, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

    1201 W 38th St, Austin, TX