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Dr. Lee Buono, MD

Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery*
3.9 (42)
Map Pin Small Pennington, NJ
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lee Buono, MD

Dr. Lee Buono, MD is a Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery Specialist in Pennington, NJ. They specialize in Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and is affiliated with Capital Health Medical Center-Hopewell, Capital Health Regional Medical Center and St. Mary Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Buono an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Buono works at Capital Institute for Neurosciences in Pennington, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Buono's Office Locations

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    Capital Health Spine Center
    2 Capital Way Ste 456, Pennington, NJ 08534 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (609) 537-7300
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00

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  • Capital Health Medical Center-Hopewell
  • Capital Health Regional Medical Center
  • St. Mary Medical Center

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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy

Treatment frequency



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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Back Pain
Broken Neck
Cervical Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
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Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Herniated Disc Surgery
Spinal Cord Decompression
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Bone Cancer
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spine Deformities
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Microsurgical Procedure
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Minimal Access Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neuroplasty
Neurosurgical Procedures
Peripheral Nerve Decompression
Scoliosis Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Pump Implant
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
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    • Aetna
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    • Amerihealth
    • Anthem
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    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Capital Blue Cross
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    • Coventry Health Care
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    3.9
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    About Dr. Lee Buono, MD

    Specialties*
    • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1134121981
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Dr. Lee Buono, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Buono is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Buono has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Buono works at Capital Institute for Neurosciences in Pennington, NJ. View the full address on Dr. Buono’s profile.

    Dr. Buono has seen patients for Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Buono on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    42 patients have reviewed Dr. Buono. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Buono.

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