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Dr. Geoffrey Buncke, MD

Dr. Geoffrey Buncke, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Geoffrey Buncke, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in San Antonio, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Duke University in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

94 Briggs St Ste 600 San Antonio, TX 78224

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Dr. Buncke's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buncke

2.7
21 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Dr. Buncke is the miracle worker we thought that we would never find. Two very successful wrist replacement surgeries and my husband can live an almost normal life again. PTL for this wonderful man. Love YOU Dr. B.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carl & Michelle Olson – Dec 09, 2020
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If Dr Buncke recommends, or does not recommend, surgery, by all means get a second opinion!! After months of unrelenting pain in my thumb, and being told surgery would be too difficult and complicated, an operation was finally performed. After a similar injury to my index finger, I made the mistake of allowing him to operate on me again. My hand now has permanent pain and nerve damage, and the two “repaired” fingers have limited mobility and no strength. He had no real idea of what was actually wrong with my hand, and referred to pathology in my wrist as “gunck”. His “humor” wears very thin, and he became furious when I contacted him on a weekend due to unrelenting post-op pain. I would never utilize his services again.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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OR, OR – Oct 26, 2019
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I had made an appointment for a consultation after a crush injury to my hand. This office told me a week prior to my appointment that if they had any issues with my insurance, that I'd get a call. If I didn't get a call that I should consider everything fine and come to my appointment. As I'm walking up to his office, 20 minutes prior to my appointment I get a call that they can't see me because they haven't gotten my paperwork and they've already rebooked my appointment spot. Unprofessional
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Vancouver, WA – Sep 10, 2018
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I’m really surprised by the negative reviews. I found Dr. Buncke to be so kind, helpful, and very knowledgeable with a wonderful sense of humor. He provided me with complimentary supplies to care for my hand. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Kate in Portland – Jan 10, 2018
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Dr. Buncke is a good surgeon but boy is he a rude baster and mean man.Because of this I would not recommend him to family or friends.If you took the time to listen and be on the patients side and try to understand the pain the PT are in instead of mr. know it all.You might be a 5 star.But you are a mean man. You make your PT cry.I have heard this from others and found out I was not the only one who was put down so badly in your office.You need to be compassionate when PT are suffering with pain
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Portland, OR – Feb 20, 2017
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Worst bedside manner surgeon of whom I've ever dealt. He was rude to patients and rude to his friendly/accommodating staff. Surprised he is still in business. Good surgeon, miserable attitude. I would NOT recommend him to work on my daughter's pet rat. Miserable listener. Recommended that family cancelled cross-country vacation to visit him one more time, and was livid when we did not take recommendation. Took recommendation of therapist and son gained full motion of pinky.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
7 others found this helpful
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Portland, OR – Jan 29, 2017
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I broke a bone in my hand, the same bone in the same hand that I had broken a year ago. Dr. Buncke felt I would mend without surgery, so I opted for casting. While it is not a delightful experience to have a heavy weight pulling down on my arm, I was delighted not to be "antibiotic'd and surgered. The hand has mended and is better than after the previous break. Dr. Buncke's skill, perfectionism, sardonic wit, availability made the whole process "bearable". He's superb.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Elizabeth T in Portland, OR – Sep 02, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I have cared for people with hand and extremity problems, since I started my practice over 20 years ago. I use a combination of medical and surgery techniques from orthopedics and plastic surgery. I have practiced in a variety of settings: community...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Cleveland Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006

  • Brigham And Womens Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • University Of Miami

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • Ralph K Davies Microsurg Inst

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988

  • University Of California Davis Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • Duke University

    Medical School, 1984

  • Duke University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984

  • University Of California, Davis

    Undergraduate School, 1980
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Office94 Briggs St Ste 600 San Antonio, TX 78224
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(201) 872-3668
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(503) 973-5000
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