Summary

Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, nephrology, and preventive 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 treating patients, Dr. Buchsbaum has developed extensive expertise in kidney care and comprehensive internal medicine. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Buchsbaum practices at multiple locations throughout central Iowa, including Des Moines and Pella, and maintains hospital privileges at Mahaska Health Hospital. He focuses on treating various forms of kidney disease, including chronic kidney conditions and advanced kidney disease. His procedural expertise includes managing dialysis access through specialized vascular procedures and coordinating hemodialysis care for patients with kidney failure. Patients have given Dr. Buchsbaum an average rating of 3.6 on Vitals.

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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. Terrance O Kurtz, DO
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInfectious Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.6 
4.5 
43 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 51 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: Des Moines University
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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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Where is Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum's office located?
Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum's office is located at 501 SW 7th St Ste A, Des Moines, IA, 50309.
What languages does Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum speak?
Dr. Bruce Buchsbaum speaks English.
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