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Dr. Samuel Buonocore, MD

Dr. Samuel Buonocore, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Samuel Buonocore, MD is a plastic surgeon in Hartford, CT and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

1000 Asylum Ave Ste 4301 Hartford, CT 06105
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Buonocore is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital Hartford, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Buonocore specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Buonocore's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buonocore

4.5
28 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 star
82%
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4 star
4%
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3 star
4%
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2 star
4%
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1 star
7%
7%

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Gratitude For Where Medicine Meets Art
Dr Buonocore, his Staff, and Associate Colleagues are Superb. My experience with Dr. Buonocore aside from him being very personable, is that he is very focused and thorough. To this I must also add insightful and intuitive. As a professional musician with a concern regarding some tendon pain and loss of strength & mobility in my hand. He immediately recognized I had an additional underlying condition and suggested that I see a neurosurgeon for possible nerve compression in my neck vertebrae. This literally saved me from a progressive, permanent debilitation. Later, Dr. Buonocore helped me again with a surgical procedure to correct a disfigurement to my forehead and eyelids which had resulted from a previous injury. His skill and treatment is truly masterful.
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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Ray – Dec 04, 2024
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Satisfaction guaranteed
Dr. Buonocore performed 2 carpal tunnel release and thumb shealth surgeries. He was phenomenal . His team was fantastic before, during and after my procedures. I could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!!!
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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Eleanor Bennett – May 15, 2024
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Deplorable - Carved a hole in my abdomen
Dr. Buonocore and his APRN, Laura Beveridge did not know how to properly care for an incision that opened after surgery. They continued to carve a hole in my abdomen instead of applying the proper medicine to encourage healing. I am left traumatized by this deplorable “care”.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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May 09, 2024
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He is truly the best very friendly and professional. He cares for his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Mary Stepney – Apr 10, 2024
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Outstanding Surgeon
I felt in safe hands with Dr. Buonocore; he deftly addressed a scar on my forehead; I found this surgeon to be outstanding in every way.
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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Nov 01, 2023
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Excellent Hand & Reconstructive Surgeon
I have had multiple surgeries performed by Dr. Buonocore. I am a breast cancer survivor and had reconstruction surgery done by Dr. Buonocore. He listens to your concerns and does wonderful work. I recently also had locked finger & carpal tunnel surgery on my left hand and it healed quickly with little scaring. I would strongly recommend Dr. Buonocore as not only is he an excellent surgeon, but his staff is also outstanding.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Jean S. Barz – Apr 04, 2023
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Dr. Buonocore and his staff are wonderful! Their care and attention have made a scary situation a very positive experience. I'm so thankful to have found Dr. Buonocore and highly recommend his practice!
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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j Abraham – Feb 11, 2023
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Great compassionate Dr. professional and caring.
Office is always clean, staff are always friendly and Dr. B shows he is committed an providing the best quality care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jan 11, 2023
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He’s great
Dr. Has done 2 procedures on me and both times they have fixed the issues I was experiencing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 14, 2022
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Surgery Specialist
Pay attention on the facts.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Miriam Larancuent – Aug 16, 2022
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Follow up care
I’m concerned about the level of follow up care .. we thought he explained everything very well .. it’s only been 3 plus weeks since the facial surgery with titanium plates inserted to repair broken bones. But I can’t believe that after a 3.5 hour surgery .. we were told we didn’t need another follow up visit .. we saw another practitioner at one week .. and when asked when was our next appointment we’re told we didn’t need one. Still numbness in left side of face and a hard lump under the eye where one plate was placed
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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C Dirienzo – Jun 20, 2022
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The most amazing experience when first meeting him. He listened to all my concerns and answered any questions I had about my surgery. I was very nervous but walked out feeling confident and ready for surgery. He is one of the best Dr's I ever had. Even when going back for a follow up or having a concern he makes sure he answers your question and gives you reassurance. He doesn't sugar coat his answers and tells you what you want to hear or rush you away to get you out the office. I would recommend him for surgery anytime!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Telondia J. – Dec 27, 2020
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Dr. Buonocore is an amazing doctor. He has a very pleasant bedside manner and he shows care and concern for his patients. He had to fix an issue I had from a previous plastic surgeon and when he did the procedure I was awake. He kept asking to make sure I was Ok and not feeling any pain. Times I did feel pain he made sure to give me more numbing meds. He was on time, spoke to me about the procedure and answered any questions I had. Great great doctor. I feel like I should have went to him to begin with because then I wouldn't have had any issues at all and everything would have come out right!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Karen – Sep 17, 2020
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I can't say enough about Dr. Buonocore! He's kind, caring, he listens and explains things thoroughly. He is a highly skilled surgeon and makes you feel like you are his only patient!
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
6 others found this helpful
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Julie Morris – Mar 25, 2020
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Dr Buonocore has been my PS since I had my 2017 Mastectomy with auto-reconstruction. He is kind and very generous with his time. I just had Diep-Flap Reconstruction on Dec 2, 2019 with him and his team and I couldn't have asked for a better result, surgeon, hospital or team to do this major surgery for me. He genuinely cares and listens to me and never makes me feel rushed at appointments. If I could give him more than 5 stars, I would! I highly recommend Dr. Buonocore, his team and his staff, as well as St Francis Hospital and Medical Center!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
10 others found this helpful
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Elizabeth Daly – Dec 18, 2019
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I was referred to Dr. Buonocore to perform reconstructive surgery after a bilateral mastectomy. Other medical providers described him as “really nice” and “extremely competent.” When I first met him, he focused on me and answered all of my questions. He was not rushed or anxious to move on to another patient. A month after the surgery, I am very pleased with the results. Dr. Buonocore is a highly-skilled surgeon and provided compassionate, patient-centered care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
12 others found this helpful
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Apr 10, 2018
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Dr. Buonocore is a very professional person, he make you fell comfortable since first time. He explain steps to step what he going to do. You could tell how professional is he. He did my breast reduction and he did exactly what he told me he would do. His staff are a very nice people who make you fell comfortable and liable. Monica is a very nurse ever. I recommend him very highly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Luz Arzuaga in Manchester, CT – Dec 18, 2017
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Dr. Bounocore was one of the sweetest doctors I've ever met. He went out of his way to make us comfortable. He performed a very complex surgery on my husband and within weeks my husband was feeling so much better. Thank you Dr. Bounocore.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Vicki Chamberlain in Granby, CT – Jun 19, 2017
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"Dr B. Thinks he is the only plastic surgery in Ct that is the best". Hate to let you know that you only have 8 year experience. I found 25 plastic surgeons in Ct that have a lot more than you. You need to work on your bedside manners, and learn to listen to your patients. I am very disappointed with Dr B. My advice is to look before you make a decision.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
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
5 others found this helpful
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Rocky Hill, Ct – Mar 13, 2017
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Dr. Buonocore performed carpal tunnel surgery on both my hands yesterday and I am extremely happy with the results. I had my first full night sleep in a long time. No more horrible pain waking me up in the middle on the night. I'm a very satisfied patient :)
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Lori Hasemann in Manchester, CT – Feb 20, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I am thrilled to be a part of the Saint Francis team, and bring my expertise in plastic & reconstructive surgery, and my advanced training in hand and microsurgery to the patients of Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. My goal is to provide...read more
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Microsurgery

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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

  • Yale Hand And Microsurgery Fellowship

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Yale Plastic Surgery Residency

    Residency Hospital
  • Yale General Surgery

    Internship Hospital, 2006
  • State University Of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
  • Upstate Medical University/ College Of Health Professions

    Medical School, 2005
  • University Of Maryland

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Orthopedic Associates of Hartford PC1000 Asylum Ave Ste 4301 Hartford, CT 06105
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Practice

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group-Plastic Surgery1000 Asylum Ave Ste 3207 Hartford, CT 06105
2

Practice

Mercy Medical Center271 Carew St Springfield, MA 01104
3

Practice

Saint Francis Medical Group Inc.1000 Asylum Ave Ste 4320 Hartford, CT 06105
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Francis Hospital

    114 Woodland St
    Hartford, CT 06105
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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    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

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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