Dr. James L. Buxbaum, MD | Los Angeles, CA | Gastroenterologist

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Dr. James Buxbaum treats colon polyps, cholestasis, and cholelithiasis, and performs endoscopic ultrasound, upper GI endoscopy, and colonoscopy. He practices gastroenterology and internal medicine and has 23 years of experience. He speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Buxbaum earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and sees patients in Los Angeles, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Buxbaum 4.38 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.4

16 Ratings
23 years of experience
50 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
7 written reviews
2 specialties
15 areas of expertise
6 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Buxbaum's Ratings and Reviews

4.4

16 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 17 Minutes

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I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a compassionate and competent gastrointestinal specialist

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
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November 28th, 2025

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very good doctor

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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March 7th, 2016

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Dr Buxbaum treats one of my family members out of all the doctors she has he has the best bedside manner he makes her feel like she is in good hands and we her family couldn't be anymore pleased with dr Buxbaum thank you sir

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 30th, 2015

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After seeing my personal physician, who sent me to a specialist, who sent me to UCLA, who sent me back to the specialist, who sent me to USC, Dr Buxbaum finally found the problem, after being sick for nearly a year and a weight loss of 135 lbs. It was my pancreas, scarred up after years of drinking. He saved my life. You can't ask for more than that!!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 25th, 2015

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The best of the best, Dr.Buxbaum knows his stuff,he is a great doctor.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 12th, 2015

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Dr.buxbaum is the best doctor I have. He always makes him self available if you need him . Makes you feel like everything will be okay because he knows what he is taking about and knows what he is doing , you can also tell he turely loves what he does and wait for it HE TRUELY CARES about you and wants your health to be better I don't think all doctors care like he does I could go on and on about how he is the best. I have a better life because he is my doctor .

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 1st, 2015

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Dr Buxbaum has been treating my son for two years now, and always been extremely knowledgeable, and tremendously compassionate. He makes himself easily available, and answers questions patiently. He is the best of the best, and we are grateful to him for taking such good care of our son.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 4th, 2012

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1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000Los Angeles, CA 90033

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Dr. James Leonard Buxbaum, MD	Jan Seiler, APRN	Ji Soo Choi, APRN	Rachel Oliver, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (16 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Los Angeles , CA	Montgomery , AL	Sacramento , CA	Sacramento , CA
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine	Med School: Georgia State University	Med School: New York University	Med School: University of South Alabama
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Chronic Pancreatitis
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Internal Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Diseases
Ulcerative Colitis

Dr. James Leonard Buxbaum holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2003.

NPI Number

Dr. Buxbaum's NPI number is 1306088174.

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Where is Dr. James Buxbaum's office located?: Dr. James Buxbaum's office is located at 1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, Los Angeles, CA, 90033.
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