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Dr. Ward Buster, DO

Dr. Ward Buster, DO

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Ward Buster, DO is a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as OhioHealth Grant Medical Center and Dublin Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

3555 Olentangy River Rd Ste 2001 Columbus, OH 43214
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Buster is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Buster specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Buster's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buster

3.2
21 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
52%
52%
4 star
5%
5%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
43%
43%

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My brother is a patient of Dr busters . He love's him. We all do . He has placed a brain shut and then had to go back in and hooked one to the one already in. Thank you so much for all the wonderful care you have given to my brother and continue to give. We appreciate you and all that you do.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Michelle / sister of Bill – Apr 02, 2023
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Dr Buster has been taking care of my mother for several months. The times that I have gone with her to her appointments, he has shown, in no uncertain terms, that he doesn't have time for her. He spends 3 or 4 minutes talking to the patient then heads for the door. If you have any questions, you better talk fast because as he answers you, he's got one foot in the hallway. If you need a referral, he drops the ball. If you need medication, good luck getting it because you can't keep him in the room long enough to get it. His first priority should be caring for his patients but it is getting out of the room as quickly as possible.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Feb 12, 2020
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Dr Buster handled my emergency tumor resection 9 years in 2007. He was punctual, caring & precise about the procedure. The follow up visit in his office was also handled in an efficient & satisfactory manner. I had some special requests to his staff since I was in from Europe and they obliged. In hindsight, the only thing that could have been better was to have carefully explained what to expect after I woke up from the surgery to mentally prepare me, but that's a comment to the whole staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Chris in Columbus, Oh – Jan 17, 2017
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The first time my husband had surgery buster did great this second has been so awful my husband has only seen the doctor 1 time since his surgery in December that was about 30 days later which my husband still has swelling then theyou schedule him another appt in march then they cancel and reschedule another in April then cancel it again and reschedule it two weeks later but in the mean time the whole time my husband has told them how much pain he is and they never once tried to get him in
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Raymond Burchfield in Millfield ohio – Mar 24, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ward Buster, DO is a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as OhioHealth...read more
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Advocate Bromenn Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
Neurosurgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Office3555 Olentangy River Rd Ste 2001 Columbus, OH 43214
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Practice

Office5350 Frantz Rd Dublin, OH 43016
2

Practice

Urgent Care Nelsonville11 John Lloyd Evans Memorial Dr Nelsonville, OH 45764
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Dublin Methodist Hospital

    7500 Hospital Dr
    Dublin, OH 43016
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

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

    4% lower than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Riverside Methodist Hospital

    3535 Olentangy River Rd
    Columbus, OH 43214
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    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

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

    111 S Grant Ave
    Columbus, OH 43215
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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