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Dr. Bruce Lewis Buchsbaum M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Bruce Lewis Buchsbaum M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

3/5(12)
501 Sw 7th St Suite A Des Moines IA, 50309
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3/5

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Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum is a nephrologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Buchsbaum specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Buchsbaum most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.

Education and Training

Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1983

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 34 years of experience

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Dr. Bruce Lewis Buchsbaum M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 501 Sw 7th St Suite A

501 Sw 7th St Suite A -
Des Moines, IA 50309
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New patients: 515-243-3161
Fax: 515-243-5687

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Dr. Bruce Lewis Buchsbaum M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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