Dr. Frederick Buechel, MD
Dr. Frederick Buechel, MD is a reconstructive orthopedic surgeon in South Orange, NJ and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Overlook Medical Center and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.
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61 1st St South Orange, NJ 07079Make an Appointment
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I spend time with my patients by listening and addressing their concerns. Although I am very well-known for Total Joint Replacement (primary & revision), I treat all orthopaedic conditions. In many instances, my approach is Two Fold....read morebiography
Frederick F. Buechel, Sr., M.D. is a graduate of Seton Hall University where he was also honored as The State Wrestling Champ for the State of NJ ! He pursued his medical career at the University of Medicine & Dentistry - New Jersey...read moreReconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
Age Management Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
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Umdnj-new Jersey Medical School (newark)
Residency HospitalAmerican College Of Surgeons
Fellowship Hospital, 1982Umdnj-nj Medical School
Residency Hospital, 1977Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Medical School, 1972Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1972Seton Hall University, South Orange, Nj
Undergraduate School, 1967
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- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 67
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
Compare with other Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeons
Compare Dr. Buechel with our nearby Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeons at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
Make an appointment at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center today at
(862) 285-2468.
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