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Dr. Russell I. Buchanan M.D., Neurosurgeon
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Dr. Russell I. Buchanan M.D.

Neurosurgeon

4/5(42)
2413 W RIDGEWAY AVE WATERLOO IA, 50701
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Dr. Russell Buchanan practices Neurological Surgery in Waterloo, IA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Buchanan prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

Education and Training

Univ Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca 1993

University of California 1993

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

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Treatments

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Back Pain
  • Scoliosis
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Herniated Disc
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)

Dr. Russell I. Buchanan M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 227 E San Marnan Dr Suite 1

227 E San Marnan Dr Suite 1 -
Waterloo, IA 50702
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2413 W RIDGEWAY AVE -
WATERLOO, IA 50701
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New patients: 319-226-9888
Fax: 319-226-9889

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Dr. Russell I. Buchanan M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 42 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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