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Dr. Philip Buffington, MD

Urology*
3.8 (21)
Map Pin Small Cincinnati, OH
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Philip Buffington, MD

Dr. Philip Buffington, MD is an Urology Specialist in Cincinnati, OH. They specialize in Urology, has 40 years of experience. They graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and is affiliated with Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital, Bethesda North Hospital, Christ Hospital, Mercy Health-West Hospital, Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital, St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital, McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Kettering Health Main Campus, Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital and St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital. Dr. Buffington, completed a residency at University Cincinnati. Patients rated Dr. Buffington an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Buffington works at Practice in Cincinnati, OH with other offices in Montgomery, OH and Blue Ash, OH. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Buffington's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    4360 Ferguson Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45245 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (513) 841-7800
  2. 2
    Office
    10700 Montgomery Rd Ste 319, Montgomery, OH 45242 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (513) 793-2835
  3. 3
    Trihealth Weight Management - Anderson
    7794 5 Mile Rd Ste 200, Cincinnati, OH 45230 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (513) 841-7840
  4. 4
    The Urology Group
    10220 Alliance Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (513) 841-7800
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital
  • Bethesda North Hospital
  • Christ Hospital
  • Mercy Health-West Hospital
  • Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital
  • St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital
  • McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital
  • Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital
  • Good Samaritan Hospital
  • Kettering Health Main Campus
  • Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital
  • St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital

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Lithotripsy
Kidney Stones
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Urinary Stones
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Uroflowmetry
Acute Cystitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Atrophic Vaginitis
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Bladder Atony
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Bladder Infection
Bladder Stones
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bowenoid Papulosis
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Prostatitis
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Congenital Obstruction of Ureterovesical Junction
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
End-Stage Renal Disease
Epididymitis
Erectile Dysfunction
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gonorrhea Infections
Hydrocele
Hydronephrosis
Hypogonadism
Hypospadias
Interstitial Cystitis
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Male Infertility
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Orchitis
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Overactive Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Paraphimosis
Pelvic Abscess
Penile Cancer
Peyronie's Disease
Phimosis
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Premature Ejaculation
Priapism
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Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cyst
Prostatic Abscess
Prostatitis
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Spermatocele
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Dysfunction
Testicular Hypofunction
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Undescended Testicles
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Urethral Stones
Urethral Stricture
Urge Incontinence
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Urinary Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urinary-Genital Tract Fistula, Female
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Veins Genital
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Yeast Infections
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Exstrophy Repair
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Bladder Surgery
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Circumcision
Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
Cystometry
Cystotomy
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Dipstick Urinalysis
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Incomplete Circumcision Repair
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Orchiectomy
Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
Partial Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Penile Implants
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Removal
Renal Transplant
Resection of Bladder Neck
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Urethral Dilation
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
Vasectomy
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    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • Bakery & Confectionary Union Plan
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
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    • Managed Care (Non-HMO)
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    • Midwest Health Plan
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    • MultiPlan
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    3.8
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    Based on 21 ratings
    Patient Ratings (21)
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    (14)
    4 Star
    (1)
    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (6)
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    About Dr. Philip Buffington, MD

    Specialties*
    • Urology

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1114967973
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Cincinnati
    Residency
    Internship
    • Jewish Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    Medical Education

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    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Buffington. 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. Buffington.

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