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Dr. Richard Buonocore, MD

Neurosurgery*
3.8 (10)
Map Pin Small Bridgewater, NJ
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Richard Buonocore, MD

Dr. Richard Buonocore, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Bridgewater, NJ. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Villanova University and is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Dr. Buonocore, completed a residency at (Surg) The Pennsylvania Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Buonocore an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Buonocore works at Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey in Bridgewater, NJ. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst 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.

Dr. Buonocore's Office Locations

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    Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey
    1200 US Highway 22, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (908) 417-6637

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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
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    3.8
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    About Dr. Richard Buonocore, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1013008556
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • (Surg) The Pennsylvania Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Cooper Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Villanova University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
    • Crozer-Chester Medical Center
    • Delaware County Memorial Hospital

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    Dr. Buonocore works at Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey in Bridgewater, NJ. View the full address on Dr. Buonocore’s profile.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Buonocore. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Buonocore.

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