has dedicated his services
to the Cedar Valley since 2002 and has established a standard of excellence in
patient care and surgical outcomes. Heartland Neurosurgery offers conservative
management of spinal conditions, surgical intervention when clinically
indicated and emergent intervention when critical. We also provide treatment to
injured workers with a focus on expedited recovery to minimize employment loss.
Our professional staff works with insurance companies and case managers so our
patients may focus on their recovery.
Dr. Russell
Buchanan enjoys sporting activities with family and friends. Besides time
playing tennis and skiing, he also loves music and community involvement.
Professional Interests
Degenerative disease of the cervical,
thoracic and lumbar spine
Malignant and benign brain tumors
Tracking patient outcomes
Medical
School
University of California at Davis, CA
Residency
George Washington University Medical Center
at Washington, D.C.—Neurological Surgery
Internship
George Washington University Medical Center
at Washington, D.C.—General Surgery
Certifications
Board Certified by the American Board of
Neurological Surgery
Lynn Galloway is a Physician's
Assistant who has been practicing in Neurosurgery for almost a decade. She
received her PA degree from the University Of Iowa Physician Assistant program.
Her undergrad degree was also awarded from the University of Iowa. Prior to
working with Dr. Buchanan, Lynn worked many years in orthopedic surgery.
Mary Ann Amend is an
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner who is board-certified by American
Nurses Credentialing Center. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in
Nursing from the University of Iowa and went on to earn her Masters of Science
degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Allen College of Nursing.
Lynn Galloway is a Physician's
Assistant who has been practicing in Neurosurgery for almost a decade. She
received her PA degree from the University Of Iowa Physician Assistant program.
Her undergrad degree was also awarded from the University of Iowa. Prior to
working with Dr. Buchanan, Lynn worked many years in orthopedic surgery.
Mary Ann Amend is an
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner who is board-certified by American
Nurses Credentialing Center. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in
Nursing from the University of Iowa and went on to earn her Masters of Science
degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Allen College of Nursing.
