Dr. James P. Buwen
Overview
Dr. James Buwen is a 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. Lauderdale, Florida. He completed his residency training at Rowan University-SOM, Stratford, NJ, Kennedy University Hospital/Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, serving as Chief Surgical Resident from 2013 to 2014.After residency, Dr. Buwen completed a fellowship in advanced minimally-invasive and bariatric surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.Dr. Buwen is a member of the Society of the American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and the American Society For Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), an associate member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and the American Osteopathic Association. He is a recipient of the ASMBS Certificate of Training in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery for Fellows.
Dr. Buwen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Ogilvie Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
193 Morris Avenue, Floor 2, Springfield, NJ 07081
79 Hudson Street, Suite 301, Hoboken, NJ 07030
57 Route 46 East, Suite 201, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
70 Sparta Avenue, Suite 202, Sparta, NJ 07871
192 Summerhill Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Buwen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James P. Buwen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James P. Buwen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James P. Buwen by calling their office at 908-481-1270. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James P. Buwen a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James P. Buwen is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James P. Buwen specialize in?
While Dr. James P. Buwen is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. James P. Buwen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James P. Buwen has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. James P. Buwen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James P. Buwen accept my insurance?
Dr. James P. Buwen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 908-481-1270 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- ObesityDr. Buwen isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Experienced
- CellulitisDr. Buwen isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Buwen isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Buwen isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- EndoscopyDr. Buwen isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Buwen isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Buwen isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.