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Dr. James Buxbaum, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.3 (11)
Map Pin Small Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Buxbaum, MD

Dr. James Buxbaum, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. They graduated from University of California at San Francisco and is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC. Patients rated Dr. Buxbaum an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Buxbaum works at Practice in Los Angeles, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Gallstones and Pancreatitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Buxbaum's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Usc University Hospital
    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 442-5100
  2. 2
    Usc Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
    1441 Eastlake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 872-2273
  3. 3
    Keck Hospital of Usc
    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 442-5100

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Keck Hospital of USC

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Gallstones
Pancreatitis
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroptosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Colorectal Polyp
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophageal Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Duodenal Polypectomy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Peptic Ulcer
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Cholecystitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallbladder Carcinoma
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Pernicious Anemia
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Stomach Carcinoma
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.3
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    Based on 11 ratings
    Patient Ratings (11)
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    About Dr. James Buxbaum, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1306088174
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of California at San Francisco
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. James Buxbaum, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Buxbaum is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Buxbaum has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Buxbaum has seen patients for Gallstones and Pancreatitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Buxbaum on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Buxbaum. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Buxbaum.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Buxbaum, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Buxbaum appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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