Summary

Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum is an internal medicine physician who specializes in nephrology and preventative medicine. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Sinai Grace Hospital. With 43 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Buchsbaum brings extensive knowledge to kidney care and overall health management. He speaks English.

Dr. Buchsbaum is affiliated with Mahaska Health Hospital and practices at multiple locations throughout Des Moines and Pella, Iowa. He focuses on treating chronic kidney disease and kidney disease at various stages. His procedural expertise includes hemodialysis vascular access procedures and short-term hemodialysis access placement. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 43 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Sinai Grace Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Bruce Lewis Buchsbaum has 5 locations

Iowa Kidney Physicians Pc Riverpoint

501 SW 7th St Ste ADes Moines, IA 50309
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Davita Riverpoint Dialysis Unit 02046

501 SW 7th St Ste BDes Moines, IA 50309
Mon5:45 am - 8:00 pm
Tue5:45 am - 4:00 pm
Wed5:45 am - 8:00 pm
Thu5:45 am - 4:00 pm
Fri5:45 am - 8:00 pm
Sat5:45 am - 4:00 pm
SunClosed

Pella Medical Clinic

405 Monroe StPella, IA 50219
Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

Pella Regional Health Center

404 Jefferson StPella, IA 50219

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Dr. Bruce Lewis Buchsbaum, MDDr. Patrick H. Tracy, DODr. Megan J. Romine, DODr. John Ulf Skoog, MD
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineAnesthesiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.6 
4.5 
43 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Des Moines , IACedar Rapids , IADES MOINES , IADes Moines , IA
Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Bruce Lewis Buchsbaum

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Bruce Lewis Buchsbaum has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Bruce Lewis Buchsbaum has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Nephrology
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Preventative Medicine
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Sinai Grace Hospital

Medical School

Wayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum affiliated with?
Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum is affiliated with Mahaska Health Hospital.
Does Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum?
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Is Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum accepting new patients?
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