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Dr. John Buxton, MD
General Surgery* Age 76
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Dr. John Buxton, MD

General Surgery* Age 76
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. John Buxton, MD is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA.
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Dr. Buxton graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1976 and completed a residency at Polyclin Medical Center. Dr. John Buxton, MD is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA and has 50 years experience. Dr. Buxton has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Buxton's office accepts new patients. Dr. Buxton is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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These providers are on the medical staff of Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield.
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Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Appendicitis
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Umbilical Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Anorectal Fistula
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Lipomas
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Abdominal Pain
Incisional Hernia
Port Placements or Replacements
Breast Lump
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Hemorrhoids
Breast Cancer
Wound Repair
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Abdominal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Diseases
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholelithiasis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
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
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
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
Bladder Surgery
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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)
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Select PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • LocalPlus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Access Plus Savenet
  • Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
    Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Donald C. Loos M.D. Inc
    2521 G St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  2. 2 Millennium Surgery Center Inc
    3850 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  3. 3 Adventist Health Community Care-Tehachapi
    105 W E St, Tehachapi, CA 93561
  4. 4 Gem Physicians Medical Group Inc
    3838 San Dimas St Ste B231, Bakersfield, CA 93301
    Monday
    08:00 - 18:45
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 18:45
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Buxton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Buxton's profile.

Dr. Buxton frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Buxton, MD is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield.

Yes, Dr. John Buxton, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    1976
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • White Memorial Medical Center
    1977
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Polyclin Medical Center
    1983
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA

  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

    2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA

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