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Dr. Thomas Buell, MD

Dr. Thomas Buell, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Thomas Buell, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Passavant-McCandless and UPMC Presbyterian.

3 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 3 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

200 Lothrop St Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Make an Appointment

(412) 647-3685

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Buell is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Buell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buell

3.0
4 ratings, 3 with a written review
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4 star
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Dr Buell is the WORST doctor on the planet!!!
Dr Buell treated me like scum!! Wasn't willing to listen to my questions and concerns!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mariclaire Stancoven – Feb 20, 2024
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Wonderful doctor
Dr Buehl and his staff are so compassionate. He listens and plans treatment with your lifestyle in mind. I was reasonably able to manage my pain within 24 hours of my surgery. His staff kept in contact with me to make sure I was doing ok post op. Back pain tends to reoccur but if it does, Dr Buehle will be my first phone call. I would recommend Dr Buehle to anyone!
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 other person found this helpful
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No more pain! – Sep 06, 2023
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Excellent surgeon
He has been terrific working with me to improve my lumbar condition. Surgery went well and I was off of pain meds within weeks. He is very nice and a good listener. There are issues with waiting but its other docs in the practice as well, and the radiology department (where you have to get xrays right before your appt) is super crowded.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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A grateful patient – Jul 14, 2023
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About Me

biography

Dr. Thomas Buell, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Passavant-McCandless and UPMC Presbyterian.

  • Neurosurgery

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Locations

Practice

UPMC Presbyterian200 Lothrop St Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1

Practice

Office5150 Centre Ave Ste 617 Pittsburgh, PA 15232
2
Excela Health Physician Practices Inc.443 Frye Farm Rd Greensburg, PA 15601
3
Upmc600 Grant St Fl 58 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Jefferson Hospital

    565 Coal Valley Rd
    Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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