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Summary
Dr. John Vanbuskirk has practiced family medicine and hospice and palliative medicine for 44 years. He treats pleural effusion, acute kidney injury, and rib fracture, and performs hospice care, life-prolonging treatment, and palliative care. He is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, Multicare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, Multicare Allenmore Hospital, and Saint Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Vanbuskirk completed his residency at Botsford General Hospital and practices in Tacoma, Washington. He speaks English and Spanish.
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Quick Facts
- 44 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Botsford General Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. John R Vanbuskirk has 4 locationsDr. John R Vanbuskirk
521 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 Tel: (253) 792-6680
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 44 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Tamil, Arabic, Malayalam | |
| Tacoma , WA | Denver , CO | Denton , TX | Boca Raton , FL |
| Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific | Med School: Stanley Medical College | ||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John R Vanbuskirk
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Medical Specialties
Dr. John R Vanbuskirk has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. John R Vanbuskirk has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
44 Years Experience
Dr. John R Vanbuskirk holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Botsford General Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific in 1982.
NPI Number
Dr. Vanbuskirk's NPI number is 1124046404.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Dr. John Vanbuskirk speaks English and Spanish.
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- Where is Dr. John Vanbuskirk's office located?
- Dr. John Vanbuskirk's office is located at 1901 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
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