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Dr. Ward Buster, DO

Neurosurgery* Age 55
Dr. Ward Buster, DO
3.2 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Ward Buster, DO is a Neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH.
Dr. Ward Buster, DO
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Dr. Ward Buster, DO

Neurosurgery* Age 55
Columbus, OH
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ward Buster, DO is a Neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH.

About

Dr. Buster graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Ward Buster, DO is a Neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH and has 28 years experience. Dr. Buster currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, Dublin Methodist Hospital, Riverside Methodist Hospital, OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital and Doctors Hospital. Dr. Buster has experience treating conditions like Myelopathy and Cervical Spine Myelopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Buster received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Buster's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Buster is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Fusion
Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Spinal Fusion
Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Spinal Discectomy
Compressed Spinal Cord
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari's Deformity
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Deep Brain Stimulation
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spina Bifida
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Craniosynostosis
Epilepsy
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Leukodystrophy
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Myelomalacia
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Phaeohyphomycotic Brain Abscess
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Schwannomatosis
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Corpus Callosotomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Fetal Craniotomy
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Cosmetic Botox® Injection
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stellate Ganglion Block
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Vertebroplasty

Insurance Accepted

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  • The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • SuperMed PPO Plus
    Individual HMO
    Medical Mutual HMO
    SuperMed HMO
  • Blue High Performance Network
    BCBS PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    BlueCard PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Health Network Option Open Access
    APCN Choice POS II
    Health OH HMO
    Aetna HMO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Blue Preferred-OH POS
  • Options PPO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3555 Olentangy River Rd Ste 2001, Columbus, OH 43214
  2. 2 Office
    5350 Frantz Rd, Dublin, OH 43016
  3. 3 Urgent Care In Nelsonville
    11 John Lloyd Evans Memorial Dr, Nelsonville, OH 45764

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buster
3.2
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (9)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 17, 2017
Dr Buster handled my emergency tumor resection 9 years in 2007. He was punctual, caring & precise about the procedure. The follow up visit in his office was also handled in an efficient & satisfactory manner. I had some special requests to his staff since I was in from Europe and they obliged. In hindsight, the only thing that could have been better was to have carefully explained what to expect after I woke up from the surgery to mentally prepare me, but that's a comment to the whole staff.
Chris in Columbus, Oh — Jan 17, 2017
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Advocate Bromenn Medical Center
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Ward Buster, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Buster's profile.

Dr. Buster frequently treats the following conditions: Myelopathy and Cervical Spine Myelopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ward Buster, DO is affiliated with OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, Dublin Methodist Hospital, Riverside Methodist Hospital, OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital and Doctors Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ward Buster, DO holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

    111 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH

  • Dublin Methodist Hospital

    7500 Hospital Dr, Dublin, OH

  • Riverside Methodist Hospital

    3535 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH

  • OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital

    55 Hospital Dr, Athens, OH

  • Doctors Hospital

    5100 W Broad St, Columbus, OH