Summary

Dr. John Buxton is a general surgeon with five decades of experience in surgical care. They earned their medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed their residency at Pinnacle Health System. Dr. Buxton is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping them serve diverse patient communities throughout the region.

Dr. Buxton practices at multiple locations in Bakersfield, California, including Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield Heart Hospital, and Good Samaritan Hospital. They also provide care in Tehachapi at Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley. Their surgical expertise includes treating gallbladder conditions and hernias. Dr. Buxton performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, including gallbladder removal surgery. Patients have given them an average rating of 2.9 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.9
  • 50 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Pinnacle Health System
  • 8 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. John A Buxton has 6 locations

Kern Medical Center

1700 Mount Vernon AveBakersfield, CA 93306

Bakersfield Heart Hospital

3001 Sillect AveBakersfield, CA 93308

Good Samaritan Hospital

901 Olive DrBakersfield, CA 93308

Mercy Hospital Downtown Bakersfield

2215 Truxtun AveBakersfield, CA 93301

Loos Tang And Rodriguez Medical Group

2521-G STREETBAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley

1100 Magellan DrTehachapi, CA 93561

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Dr. John A Buxton, MDNirav Naik, MDDr. Adriana Corral, MDDr. Yuri Fayner, MD
SurgerySurgeryOtherDiagnostic Radiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.9 
4.2 
50 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi
Bakersfield , CABAKERSFIELD , CABakersfield , CAValencia , CA
Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John A Buxton

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Group
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Hennepin Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Legacy Health
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. John A Buxton has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John A Buxton has the following area of expertise

  • Other

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Pinnacle Health System

Medical School

Loma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. John Buxton's office located?
Dr. John Buxton's office is located at 1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93306.
Which hospitals is Dr. John Buxton affiliated with?
Dr. John Buxton is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Southwest Bakersfield.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Buxton?
You can find contact information for Dr. John Buxton here on Vitals.
Does Dr. John Buxton accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. John Buxton has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. John Buxton accepting new patients?
Dr. John Buxton is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. John Buxton's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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