Summary

Marion Buckwalter specializes in neurology, bringing three decades of expertise to patient care. They earned their medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School and completed their residency at UCSF Medical Center. Buckwalter is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Buckwalter practices at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California. They focus on treating serious brain conditions including strokes, whether caused by blood clots or brain bleeding. Their procedural expertise includes specialized cooling treatments for brain protection, along with diagnostic chest imaging and X-rays. Patients consistently rate Buckwalter 5.0 out of 5 for their care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 30 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Marion S. Buckwalter has 2 locations

Marion S. Buckwalter

213 Quarry RdPalo Alto, CA 94304

Marion S. Buckwalter

300 Pasteur Dr Fl 3Palo Alto, CA 94304

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NeurologyNeurologyNeurologyNeurology
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3.5 
30 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Palo Alto , CAOrange , CASan Antonio , TXPalo Alto , CA
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Med School: Westminster Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Marion S. Buckwalter

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Marion S. Buckwalter has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Marion S. Buckwalter has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurologist

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Marion S. Buckwalter holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsf Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1996.

NPI Number

Marion S. Buckwalter's NPI number is 1356394589.

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Marion S. Buckwalter is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.
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