Dr. Darren Buono, M.D. – A Leader in Advanced Imaging of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Dr. Darren Buono is a board-certified radiologist and a recognized leader in Advanced imaging of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), with extensive expertise in Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and NeuroQuant volumetric analysis. He has interpreted over 25,000 DTI and NeuroQuant studies and more than 475,000 MRI scans throughout his career, making him one of the nation’s foremost experts in this specialized field.
Dr. Buono earned his BA in Psychology from Rutgers University, where he excelled both academically and athletically, earning NCAA Academic All-American honors in swimming. He attended medical school at UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he graduated at the top of his class and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
He completed his Diagnostic Radiology residency at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) under the mentorship of Dr. William G. Bradley, M.D., Ph.D., a pinoneer in brain imaging and Neuroradiology. Dr. Buono then pursued an additional fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology/MRI at UCSD, training under the renowned Dr. Donald Resnick, M.D.
Dr. Buono’s clinical expertise includes MRI, spine, and brain imaging, with a particular focus on advanced imaging techniques for TBI. His vast experience includes trauma and emergency radiology.
Dr. Buono has provided expert imaging interpretations for professional athletes across Major League Baseball, the NFL, NBA, and NHL, including Hall of Famers and league MVPs. His clinical interests span MRI, orthopedic imaging, and advanced neuroimaging techniques, with a specialization in detecting subtle brain injuries through DTI and NeuroQuant.
As co-founder of Star Teleradiology, Dr. Buono is dedicated to delivering high-quality, accurate, and timely radiology interpretations. His unparalleled expertise in TBI imaging has positioned him as a trusted leader in the field, providing critical insights for both clinical care and litigation involving brain injury cases.
