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Dr. Nathaniel Buffington, MD

Family Medicine* Age 49
Dr. Nathaniel Buffington, MD
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Dr. Nathaniel Buffington, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fairbanks, AK.
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Dr. Nathaniel Buffington, MD

Family Medicine* Age 49
Fairbanks, AK
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Nathaniel Buffington, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fairbanks, AK.

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Dr. Buffington graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Nathaniel Buffington, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fairbanks, AK. Dr. Buffington currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Buffington received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Buffington's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Buffington is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Constipation
Fever
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Foot Infection
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Sebaceous Cysts
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Conduct Disorder
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Folliculitis
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nightmare Disorder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pharyngitis
Phimosis
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Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postpartum Depression
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pilonidal Cyst Removal
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Peninsula Home Health Care Inc
    1001 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
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Patient Reviews
Aug 27, 2019
Attention to detail Outstanding followupQuality time spent interviewing paitients Making sure patient understands what he is saying Has a great manner and seance of humor. Honestly, I've have never had a better Dr. or one in whom, I am willing to place my complete trust! I recommend you place, litterally, your life in his professional care!
Gene Meegan — Aug 27, 2019
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Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nathaniel Buffington, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Buffington's profile.

Dr. Nathaniel Buffington, MD is affiliated with Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nathaniel Buffington, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

    1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK