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Dr. Richard Buonocore, MD

Dr. Richard Buonocore, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience
(732) 302-1720

Dr. Richard Buonocore, MD is a neurosurgeon in Bridgewater, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Villanova University in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset and Crozer-Chester Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (13 reviews)
(732) 302-1720
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1200 US Highway 22 Ste 2
Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

Locations

Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey

Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey1200 US Highway 22 Ste 2 Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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(732) 302-1720

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Buonocore specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care • Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Buonocore's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buonocore

4.1

13 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Juanita Rizzo – Oct 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Amy S – Oct 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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C.Raymundo – Apr 23, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Thank you Dr. Buonocore and team for giving me bac – Nov 07, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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LP in Philly Burbs – Sep 08, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Swarthmore,PA – Jul 03, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
26 people found this helpful
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Rosa D. in Philadelphia, PA – Jan 15, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I am dedicated to providing personalized, quality care to my patients in partnership with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, which has been nationally recognized for patient safety, clinical outcomes and nursing excellence.

  • Neurosurgery

  • Anesthesiology

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  • (surg) The Pennsylvania Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1994

  • Cooper Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1990

  • Villanova University

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

    110 Rehill Ave
    Somerville, NJ 08876
    Recipient of 32
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Delaware County Memorial Hospital

    501 N Lansdowne Ave
    Drexel Hill, PA 19026

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Crozer-Chester Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd
    Chester, PA 19013
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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