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Dr. John Buxton, MD

General Surgery*
3.8 (32)
Map Pin Small Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Buxton, MD

Dr. John Buxton, MD is a Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 48 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield. Dr. Buxton, completed a residency at Polyclin Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Buxton an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Buxton works at Practice in Bakersfield, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Gallstones, Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Umbilical Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem 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. Buxton's Office Locations

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    2521 G St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 327-2544

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley
  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

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Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Testicular Cancer
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Orchiectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    3.8
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    About Dr. John Buxton, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1134125206
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Polyclin Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • White Memorial Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Buxton has seen patients for Gallstones, Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Umbilical Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Buxton on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    32 patients have reviewed Dr. Buxton. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Buxton.

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