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Dr. Russell Buchanan, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 62
Dr. Russell Buchanan, MD
3.9 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Russell Buchanan, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Waterloo, IA.
Dr. Russell Buchanan, MD
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Dr. Russell Buchanan, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 62
Waterloo, IA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Russell Buchanan, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Waterloo, IA.

About

Dr. Buchanan graduated from CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY / SACRAMENTO / COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Dr. Russell Buchanan, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Waterloo, IA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Buchanan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital. Dr. Buchanan has experience treating conditions like Intervertebral Disc Disease and Degenerative Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Buchanan received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Buchanan's office accepts new patients. Dr. Buchanan is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Disc Replacement
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Disc Replacement
Spinal Cord Injury
Back Pain
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cervical Stenosis
Compressed Spinal Cord
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Curative PPO
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  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
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    Choice Plus POS
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    Medica Choice

Locations

  1. 1 Iowa Health Physicians
    146 W Dale St Ste 201, Waterloo, IA 50703
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Midwest Sleep Services Inc.
    2413 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buchanan
3.9
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (3)

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Apr 22, 2021
Dr. Buchanan and his staff are the best. I had multiple surgeries and Dr. Buchanan was exceptional at explaining every step, very easy to talk with. Staff is also very personable and caring!
Theresa Fullilove — Apr 22, 2021
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY / SACRAMENTO / COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russell Buchanan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Buchanan's profile.

Dr. Buchanan frequently treats the following conditions: Intervertebral Disc Disease and Degenerative Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Russell Buchanan, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Russell Buchanan, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital

    1825 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA