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Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum, MD

Nephrology* Age 69
Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum, MD
2.8 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum, MD is a Nephrologist in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum, MD

Nephrology* Age 69
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum, MD is a Nephrologist in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Buchsbaum graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum, MD is a Nephrologist in Des Moines, IA and has 42 years experience. Dr. Buchsbaum currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Adair County Memorial Hospital, Audubon County Memorial Hospital, Boone County Hospital, Broadlawns Medical Center, Clarke County Hospital, Dallas County Hospital, Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Guthrie County Hospital, Jefferson County Health Center, Keokuk County Health Center, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, Lucas County Health Center, Madison County Hospital, Mahaska Health Partnership, Mercyone Centerville Medical Center, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Mercyone Newton Medical Center, Monroe County Hospital, Ottumwa Regional Health Center, Pella Regional Health Center, St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Story County Medical Center, UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Van Buren County Hospital. Dr. Buchsbaum has experience treating conditions like Gout, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Buchsbaum received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Buchsbaum's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Buchsbaum accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Gout
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Gout
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Gout
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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Acute Kidney Failure
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Dehydration
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Small Kidney
Acidosis
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Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Diabetes Insipidus
Goodpasture's Disease
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

Insurance Accepted

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  • Health Alliance PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology PC
    501 SW 7th St Ste A, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 243-3161
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  2. 2 Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center
    1755 59th Pl, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 358-8000
  3. 3 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-3121

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Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Sinai Grace Hospital
    1984
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Mich - University Hospital
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Buchsbaum frequently treats the following conditions: Gout, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum, MD is affiliated with Adair County Memorial Hospital, Audubon County Memorial Hospital, Boone County Hospital, Broadlawns Medical Center, Clarke County Hospital, Dallas County Hospital, Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Guthrie County Hospital, Jefferson County Health Center, Keokuk County Health Center, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, Lucas County Health Center, Madison County Hospital, Mahaska Health Partnership, Mercyone Centerville Medical Center, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Mercyone Newton Medical Center, Monroe County Hospital, Ottumwa Regional Health Center, Pella Regional Health Center, St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Story County Medical Center, UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Van Buren County Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adair County Memorial Hospital

    609 SE Kent St, Greenfield, IA

  • Audubon County Memorial Hospital

    515 Pacific Ave, Audubon, IA

  • Boone County Hospital

    1015 Union St, Boone, IA

  • Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA

  • Clarke County Hospital

    800 S Fillmore St, Osceola, IA

  • Dallas County Hospital

    610 10th St, Perry, IA

  • Grinnell Regional Medical Center

    210 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA

  • Guthrie County Hospital

    710 N 12th St, Guthrie Center, IA

  • Jefferson County Health Center

    2000 S Main St, Fairfield, IA

  • Keokuk County Health Center

    23019 Highway 149, Sigourney, IA

  • Knoxville Hospital & Clinics

    1002 S Lincoln St, Knoxville, IA

  • Lucas County Health Center

    1200 N 7th St, Chariton, IA

  • Madison County Hospital

    300 W Hutchings St, Winterset, IA

  • Mahaska Health Partnership

    1229 C Ave E, Oskaloosa, IA

  • Mercyone Centerville Medical Center

    1 Saint Joseph Dr, Centerville, IA

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • Mercyone Newton Medical Center

    204 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA

  • Monroe County Hospital

    6580 165th St, Albia, IA

  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center

    1001 Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA

  • Pella Regional Health Center

    404 Jefferson St, Pella, IA

  • St. Anthony Regional Hospital

    311 S Clark St, Carroll, IA

  • Story County Medical Center

    640 S 19th St, Nevada, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA

  • Van Buren County Hospital

    304 Franklin St, Keosauqua, IA