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James Buwen, DO, General Surgery, Springfield, NJ

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General Surgery Springfield, NJ

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Board Certified, Fellow in Bariatric Surgery

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  • Office

    193 Morris Avenue
    2nd Floor
    Springfield, NJ 07081

Education & Training

  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2014 - 2015
  • RowanSOM/Jefferson Health/Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
    RowanSOM/Jefferson Health/Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes HospitalChief Residency, Surgery, 2013 - 2014
  • RowanSOM/Jefferson Health/Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
    RowanSOM/Jefferson Health/Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2009 - 2014
  • Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2009
  • The Pennsylvania State University, University Health Services
    The Pennsylvania State University, University Health ServicesMS, Physiology, 2002 - 2004
  • The Pennsylvania State University, University Health Services
    The Pennsylvania State University, University Health ServicesBS, Biology-Vertebrae Physiology, Cum Laude, 1997 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 2013 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State License 2010 - 2025
  • AOA Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Psi Sigma Alpha, National Osteopathic Scholastic Honor Society 2004
  • Alpha Epsilon Delta, Pre-medical Honor Society 1998
  • Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society 1997

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: The rightful gold standard weight loss surgery procedure  
    Buwen JP, Kammerer MR, Beekley AC, Tichansky DS, Surg Obes Relat Dis, 1/1/2015
  • Bariatrics Emergencies for Non-Bariatric Surgeon  
    Buwen JP, Rowan University-SOM Department of Surgery Grand Rounds, 1/11/2013
  • Down-regulation of dopamine transporter by iron chelation in vitro is mediated by altered trafficking, not synthesis  
    Wiesinger JA, Buwen JP, Cifelli CJ, Unger EL, Jones BC, Beard JL, J Neurochem, 1/1/2007
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Other

  • Iron Deficiency Affects Dopamine Transporter Trafficking in Transfected Neuroblastoma cells. M.S. Thesis. 
    Buwen JP
    The Pennsylvania State University: USA - 1/1/2004

Press Mentions

  • New Jersey Bariatric Center Performs First Obalon Gastric Balloon Procedure for Weight Loss in NJ
    New Jersey Bariatric Center Performs First Obalon Gastric Balloon Procedure for Weight Loss in NJJanuary 30th, 2017

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