Dr. Bruce Alder Buckingham, MD

Dr. Bruce Buckingham is a pediatric endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism disorders in children. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and has practiced for over five decades, bringing extensive experience to his care of young patients with complex hormonal conditions. Dr. Buckingham is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, allowing him to connect with diverse families in their preferred language.

Dr. Buckingham practices at Stanford Health Care locations throughout Palo Alto and Stanford, including Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. He focuses on managing high blood sugar conditions in children and treating serious complications like hyperglycemic emergencies. His expertise includes performing essential monitoring tests such as A1c levels and complete blood counts to track his patients' health progress. Families consistently rate Dr. Buckingham highly, giving him a perfect 5.0 rating for his …compassionate and thorough care.