Dr. Colleen J Buono MD
Emergency Physician
9300 Campus Point Drive La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Colleen Buono practices Emergency Medicine in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Buono assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Buono examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 2000
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 2000
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineDr. Colleen J Buono MD's Practice location
Dr. Colleen J Buono MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Buono
Recommended Articles
- What Causes Dehydration?
Humans have approximately 60 percent of water in the body. Even if 1.5-2 percent of that water is lost, mild dehydration will start, which can lead to severe dehydration requiring immediate medical attention. Because your mood, energy level, and coordination deteriorate with the loss of body fluids,...
- What Are Ketones?
Almost every cell in the body has a primary source of energy, which is usually glucose. However, when the body doesn't have enough glucose, the liver responds by producing chemicals known as ketones, converting stored fatty acids into ketone bodies. Ketones are used as a backup fuel source when...
- What Is Cat Scratch Fever?
IntroductionCat scratch fever or cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection spread by cats. You can get the cat scratch fever from a scratch or bite of a cat that is infected with the bacterium called Bartonella henselae. Aside from the infected cat’s scratch, you can also acquire the infection...
- What Is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
OverviewA transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a mini-stroke, which only lasts for a few minutes. It occurs when blood stops flowing to a part of the brain for a short time. The symptoms of TIA are similar to other symptoms of stroke, but they do not last long, so TIA does not lead to permanent...
- Copperhead Snake Bites: What Does It Look Like?
Copperhead snake bites are one of the frequently reported snakebites annually. However, they are rarely fatal. Most of the time, snakebites happen when people accidentally step on or touch snakes, which are excellent at blending into their surroundings. When copperhead snakes are disturbed, they...
- Leukocyte Esterase Test
Leukocyte Esterase Urine TestLeukocyte esterase (LE) is an esterase produced by white blood cells (WBCs) or leukocytes. A leukocyte esterase test is a urine test used to detect the presence of white blood cells and other health conditions associated with infection.Normally, leukocyte esterase...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mark Vernon Olcott MD10666 N TORREY PINES RD LA JOLLA CA 92037
- Dr. Cynthia A. Purviance M.D.10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA 92037
- Dr. Robert K Kakehashi M.D.10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA 92037
- Dr. Christopher J. Saucedo M.D.10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA 92037
- Dr. Kenneth A. Schild M.D.10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA 92037
- Paul T Ishimine MD9300 Campus Point Drive La Jolla CA 92037