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Dr. Michael Vanbuskirk, MD

Family Medicine* Age 73
Dr. Michael Vanbuskirk, MD
3.6 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Vanbuskirk, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Michael Vanbuskirk, MD

Family Medicine* Age 73
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Vanbuskirk, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA.

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Dr. Michael Vanbuskirk, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA. Dr. Vanbuskirk currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green Hospital. At present, Dr. Vanbuskirk received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Vanbuskirk's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Vanbuskirk also speaks Spanish. Dr. Vanbuskirk is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Immunization Administration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Immunization Administration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Shortness of Breath
Thrush
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Anemia
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Arthritis
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
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Dysentery
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
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Essential Tremor
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Hypogonadism
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Influenza (Flu)
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Low Back Pain
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Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
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Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
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Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
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Blood Allergy Testing
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Pre-Operative Evaluation
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Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
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Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Priority Select HMO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 686-3935
  2. 2 Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe-Primary Care
    326 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 633-7250
  3. 3 Office
    310 Santa Fe Dr Ste 212, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 633-7245
  4. 4 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-9100
  5. 5 Office
    12395 El Camino Real Ste 317, San Diego, CA 92130
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 794-1250

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vanbuskirk
3.6
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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May 20, 2017
Dr. Van Buskirk is very thorough and conscientious. He spent a lot of time listening to me. He went the extra mile in looking out for me. I have the upmost confidence in his skill and judgement.
John salyer in Encinitas, CA — May 20, 2017
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Southern California
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Whittier-Presby/Usc
    1982
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Vanbuskirk, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vanbuskirk's profile.

Dr. Michael Vanbuskirk, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Vanbuskirk, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA