Dr. James Buwen, DO
Dr. James Buwen, DO is a bariatric surgery specialist in Springfield, NJ and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NOVA Southeaster University - in 2009. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Overlook Medical Center and Hackettstown Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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193 Morris Ave Springfield, NJ 07081Make an Appointment
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About Me
care philosophy
I am dedicated to the success of his patients, both pre-operatively, and post-operatively. I incorporate lifestyle changes into my patient care, not only to aid in success, but to help patient live healthier lives.biography
Dr. James Buwen is a board certified general surgeon with specialty training in bariatric surgery and advanced minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Buwen graduated with honors from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Ft....read moreBariatric Surgery
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Thomas Jefferson University
Fellowship Hospital, 2015Thomas Jefferson University|thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 2015Rowan University School Of Osteopathich Medicine|rowan University-som
Residency Hospital, 2014Rowan University-som
Residency Hospital, 2014Umdnj - School Of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship Hospital, 2010Umdnj - School Of Osteopathic Medicine|umdnj-som
Internship Hospital, 2010Nova Southeaster University -
Medical School, 2009Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 2009The Pennsylvania State University Graduate School
2004Pennsyvania State University
Undergraduate School, 2002
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- Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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- Recipient of 67
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
69%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% lower than the national average
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Compare Dr. Buwen with our nearby Bariatric Surgery Specialists at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
Make an appointment at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center today at
(862) 285-2468.
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