Dr. John Buckner IIi, MD | Springfield, MO | General Surgeon

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Dr. John Buckner III is a surgeon with 41 years of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Buckner holds certification in Orthopaedic Surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Buckner practices at Citizens Memorial Health Care and sees patients at The Breast Surgeons at CoxHealth in Springfield, Missouri. His clinical expertise includes treating breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. He performs various diagnostic procedures including pathology tests and surgical pathology evaluations. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
4.4

18 Ratings
41 years of experience
44 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Oklahoma City, OK
5 written reviews
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Dr Buckner was able to make the most difficult time in my life not seem so bad. As I faced at the age of 40 a bilateral mastectomy due to breast cancer ~ he answered all our questions and gave us information that was helpful. He acted like we were his only patient and spent all the time needed every time I had an appointment with him. He is so caring and kind. He was recommended to me by my primary care, endocrinologist and my thyroid surgeon. Nurses in the hospital told me if they ever were diagnosed with breast cancer they would want Dr Buckner to be their surgeon. I am so glad he is my surgeon. He did a wonderful job with my surgery ~ I'm very pleased with how I am healing and how it looks. He came highly recommended and I understand now why ~ so I highly recommend Dr Buckner.

October 25th, 2013

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God Bless him for serving! However was two plus hours behind schedule. Exam and time spent so short I know less when I left than when I came in the exam room.

July 4th, 2013

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I was diagnosed with breast cancer after being referred by my primary Dr. Dr. Buckner is my I idea of a perfect dr. He always treated me with respect and took all the time needed to answer my many questions. He is not only is a gifted surgeon, he is wonderful person. Iwould highly recommend him to anyone needing a surgeon. I would also on this Memorial day like to say "thank you" to Dr. Buckner for the time he spent with the armed services of our country..May God bless him abundantly.

May 27th, 2013

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I HIGHLY recommend this wonderful doctor! Not only is he one of the best surgeons I have ever had, but he has a caring heart and gentleness about him! Four stars aren't high enough to rate him! He is truly one of the best!

January 24th, 2012

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Excellent doctor and very caring in his care of patients and their families.

August 28th, 2011

The Breast Surgeons at CoxHealth

3850 S National AveSpringfield, MO 65807

Tel: (417) 875-3761

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. John Buckner IIi, MD	Dr. Rodney Keith Geter, MD	Dr. Apolinario Acosta Ancheta, MD	Dr. Hamza Haider, MD
Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	Diagnostic Radiology
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4.4 (18 Ratings)	4 (13 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	47 Years of Experience	71 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Springfield , MO	Springfield , MO	Springfield , MO	Springfield , MO
Med School: University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Medicine (Medical Education)	Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine	Med School: Manila Central Univ-Filemon D Tanchoco Foundation College Of Medicine	Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
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Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Oklahoma City, OK1990

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center1986

Medical School

University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Medicine (Medical Education)Graduated in 1985

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