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Dr. John Vanbuskirk is a family medicine physician who also specializes in hospice and palliative medicine. He earned his medical degree from Western University Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and completed his residency training at Botsford General Hospital. With 44 years of experience in healthcare, Dr. Vanbuskirk brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Vanbuskirk practices at multiple locations throughout Tacoma, Washington, with affiliations at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, MultiCare Allenmore Hospital, and Saint Joseph Medical Center. His expertise includes treating respiratory failure in both adult and pediatric patients, as well as managing obesity and weight-related conditions. He provides comprehensive newborn care and administers essential vaccinations including flu shots and pneumococcal vaccines for his patients.
Dr. Vanbuskirk practices at multiple locations throughout Tacoma, Washington, with affiliations at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, MultiCare Allenmore Hospital, and Saint Joseph Medical Center. His expertise includes treating respiratory failure in both adult and pediatric patients, as well as managing obesity and weight-related conditions. He provides comprehensive newborn care and administers essential vaccinations including flu shots and pneumococcal vaccines for his patients.
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Quick Facts
- 44 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Botsford General Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 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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| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English, Swahili | |
| Tacoma , WA | Washington , DC | Boca Raton , FL | Spokane , WA |
| Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific | |||
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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
MEDICAL LICENSE
Doctor Of Osteopathy, Washington, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Botsford General Hospital
Medical School
Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The PacificGraduated in 1982
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- Dr. John Vanbuskirk's office is located at 1901 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
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