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Dr. Kathryn Buikema is a family medicine physician specializing in preventive medicine and public health. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and completed her residency training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Buikema brings 16 years of clinical experience to her practice, focusing on comprehensive primary care and disease prevention strategies.
Dr. Buikema practices at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in APO, AE. Her clinical expertise includes treating conditions such as stenosing tenosynovitis, a painful condition affecting finger tendons. She performs specialized procedures including trigger finger release surgery to help patients regain normal hand function and reduce discomfort.
Dr. Buikema practices at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in APO, AE. Her clinical expertise includes treating conditions such as stenosing tenosynovitis, a painful condition affecting finger tendons. She performs specialized procedures including trigger finger release surgery to help patients regain normal hand function and reduce discomfort.
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Quick Facts
- 16 years of experience
- 2 insurance plans accepted
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
- 3 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 16 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Chinese | Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi | Speaks English | |
| APO , AE | New York , NY | Plainview , NY | BROOKLYN , NY |
| Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific | Med School: New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Kathryn Elizabeth Buikema has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Kathryn Elizabeth Buikema has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Medical School
Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The PacificGraduated in 2010
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- Dr. Kathryn Buikema's office is located at Unit 33100, APO, AE, 09180.
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- Dr. Kathryn Buikema is affiliated with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
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