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Dr. Robert Buchanan, MD
Overview of Dr. Robert Buchanan, MD
Dr. Robert Buchanan, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Austin, TX. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin. Dr. Buchanan, completed a residency at University Of California San Diego Division of Neurosurgery. Patients rated Dr. Buchanan an average 4.0 star rating.
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Dr. Buchanan's Office Locations
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Senior Adults Specialty Healthcare PA3215 Steck Ave Ste 200, Austin, TX 78757 Directions (512) 981-5192
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Office1601 Trinity St 704, Austin, TX 78712 Directions (512) 324-8300
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Upside Wellness Pllc3705 Medical Pkwy Ste 520, Austin, TX 78705 Directions (512) 298-3637
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Advanced Pain Care2000 S Mays St Ste 201, Round Rock, TX 78664 Directions (512) 244-4272
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- Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
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About Dr. Robert Buchanan, MD
Specialties*
- Neurosurgery
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Years of Experience
- 31 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Spanish
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1134236102
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship, Yale University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Residency
- University Of California San Diego Division of Neurosurgery
Residency
Internship
- University Of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, General Surgery
Internship
Medical Education
- Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medical Education
Undergraduate School
- University of Chicago
Undergraduate School
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery and Psychiatry
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