Dr. Peter J. Buecker, MD | Louisville, KY | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Peter Buecker is an orthopedic surgeon who has dedicated 27 years to treating bone, joint, and muscle conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency training at University Louisville Hospital. Dr. Buecker speaks English and brings nearly three decades of surgical expertise to his practice.

Dr. Buecker practices at multiple locations in Louisville, Kentucky, including Norton Hospital and Baptist Health Louisville. He specializes in treating conditions such as arthritis and various bone and joint disorders. His approach includes comprehensive diagnostic testing to better understand each patient's condition. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars for his care.

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4.2

49 Ratings
27 years of experience
speaks English
University Louisville Hospital
10 written reviews
1 specialty
16 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Male

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My experience, this guy isn't even worthy of a 3rd world rating. I tried to tell him I started falling immediately after the surgery, he made a couple of jokes about it. So I thought I must be crazy, I'm too fat, I'm old (58), it's gotta be me! I continued falling for 5 more years until a physical therapist dx'd a 1 INCH LEG LENGTH DIFFERENTIAL from his hip surgery. SEVEN BROKEN BONES, NERVE DAMAGE, & a TORN ROTATOR CUFF later from all the falling, I am still cleaning up the mess he made. A lifted shoe immediately stopped the falling. PETER J. BUECKER, "MD", you have literally ruined my life. I am overwhelmed with fear of doctors because of him. I have NO IDEA how to find good doctors. Dr. Nazar referred me to BUECKER. I THOUGHT Nazar had a good reputation.

April 30th, 2025

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Dr. Buecker takes the time to actually listen to my problem(s). I had been my orthopedic surgeon for years. I would not go to anyone else.

July 22nd, 2016

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As a nurse, I have more than the usual questions. Sometimes I think I annoy him with my questions...

July 5th, 2016

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loved him

May 4th, 2016

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I have been a patient of Dr. Buecker's for 10 years now. He has treated me for a sarcoma of the right thigh and a total knee replacement.

July 18th, 2015

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He did an excellent total hip replacement surgery on me. I'm very thankful for him.

March 27th, 2015

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Had a lerge rare benign tumor in my leg removed in 2009. Surgery went well but developed very severe MRSA infection afterward which I blame on the hospital. Saw the nurse practitioner first for the infection who did not take it seriously. Dr. B took swift and thorough action and, I think, saved my leg from the infection. My advice - insist on seeing the doctor for any problems, He's a great surgeon.

August 26th, 2011

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My experiences with Dr Buecker were excellent. He was polite, got straight to the point. Explained the diagnosis and my options. Respected my opinion of the treatment I preferred. The follow up was brief, but with an understandable analysis of how the treatment was going and how I needed to proceed.

July 13th, 2011

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Excellent orthopedic physician, Dr. Buecker took great care of me! Would highly recommend him to others

May 24th, 2011

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Dr. Buecker spent the visit disputing the advice of the other doctors that have been involved for more than one visit, he kept us waiting for several hours while he interacted with another physician and films he walked in with, and he provided the most condescending, cold personality that I have ever seen in a physician who deals with sensitive issues like malignancy

January 16th, 2010

Norton Hospital

200 E Chestnut StLouisville, KY 40202

Tel: (502) 629-8000

Norton Healthcare Pavilion

315 E BroadwayLouisville, KY 40202

Tel: (502) 629-2000

Baptist Health Louisville

4000 Kresge WayLouisville, KY 40207

Tel: (502) 897-8100


Dr. Peter Jonathan Buecker, MD	Dr. William Murat Renda, MD	Dr. Philip Oreilly Dripchak, MD	Dr. Kevin Harreld, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Family Medicine
			Accepts New Patients
4.2 (49 Ratings)	3.3 (3 Ratings)	3.4 (32 Ratings)	4.2 (10 Ratings)
27 Years of Experience	48 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Louisville , KY	Louisville , KY	Louisville , KY	Louisville , KY
Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine	Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	Med School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery

Arthroscopy
Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis)
Bone Cancer
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2025, Inactive

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Louisville Hospital

Medical School

University Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated in 1999

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Which hospitals is Dr. Peter Buecker affiliated with?: Dr. Peter Buecker is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville and Norton Hospital.
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Where is Dr. Peter Buecker's office located?: Dr. Peter Buecker's office is located at 200 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY, 40202.
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