Summary

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.

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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 locations

Multicare Allenmore Hospital

1901 S Union AveTacoma, WA 98405

Dr. John R Vanbuskirk

521 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405
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

Multicare Tacoma General Hospital

315 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405

Dr. John R Vanbuskirk

521 Martin Luther King Junior WayTacoma, WA 98405

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Swahili
Tacoma , WAWashington , DCBoca Raton , FLSpokane , 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

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

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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Dr. John Vanbuskirk speaks English and Spanish.
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