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Dr. John Buxton, MD

Dr. John Buxton, MD

General Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. John Buxton, MD is a general surgeon in Bakersfield, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

2521 G St Bakersfield, CA 93301

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buxton

3.8
32 ratings, 12 with a written review
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I had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy done by Dr. Buxton but my cystic duct was damaged in the procedure. I was hospitalized for 5 days with no apology
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 21, 2023
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Cares more about his ratings than a patient’s life
He refused to operate on my relative, seeking a wait-and-see approach knowing the patient’s history. My relative ultimately died.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 17, 2023
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I was recommended to Doctor Buxton for gallbladder removal due to gull stones. I was extremely Impressed by the staff and the cleanliness of the place. The Doctor made me feel comfortable and answered all of my questions before surgery. The surgery was a success with no after problems. Doctor Buxton has great bedside manners. I would definitely recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Anna Heisinger – Aug 05, 2020
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My visit was smooth the staff and dr buxton were great I highly recommend them
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Frances – Jul 10, 2020
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Dr. Buxton did an send job. He kept us well informed and was very personable. Great experience!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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CA – May 06, 2019
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I went in thinking it was a consultation, when he walked into my room asked what he was seeing me for , I barely even said my dr sent me to see u for these lumps under my arm , when he said let me see , I laid back he looked , and said , u have tunneling , nurse give me a wire , I still had no idea of what he was Doing,he stuck a wire in a whole under my arm started threading in and out with the wire asked for Scissors and began to cut with no anesthesia., his Response was that Im a brave girl.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Tana nuno in Bakersfield – Oct 27, 2018
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When i first started getting mamos was when my sister got breast cancer. They found a lump in my breast. And decided to keep a eye on it. With no insurance i saw a different Dr each year. When Dr Buxton saw me. He just said he would remove it now and did it Pro Bono. Sister was so impressed. She had him do her next surgery. Cancer spread to her neck. And hard as it was. He went in aggressively and removed it all.. Great Dr, human being, Christian. And im sure many things. Your a hero!!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Avalyn Classen in Bakersfield – Nov 29, 2017
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Well I went in to see Dr. Buxton for a hernia repair surgery. He noticed and pointed out a mole on my right shoulder that turned out to be Melanoma. He right away took care of the melanoma and saved my life! I am very grateful to him. It was nice that Dr. Buxton cared enough to go the extra mile to make sure I was ok. He is just awesome! Also his employee Cindee did an awesome job working hard to get my appointments in a fast manner. I am very grateful to Cindee for help saving my life!
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
5 others found this helpful
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Nick Calabrese in Bakersfield, CA – Aug 28, 2017
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Awesome doctor, listens, advises, gives the patient choices, makes sure patient understand all the ins and out of a procedure, answers all questions in terms patient can understand.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Elizabeth Moore in Bakersfield, CA – May 21, 2017
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Maria, Dr Buxton's nurse, is rude, condescending, and downright dangerous for patients. I called her crying with complications and her response was the doctor isn't going to give you more pain medicine. I still had 21 of the 24 pain pills prescribed to me. I tried to explain the bulging oozing wound was my concern but she didn't listen and or care. I had to be admitted at another ER for complications and a post op infection. I will never go back to that clinic or that surgical center.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Latlut in Taft, CA – Mar 30, 2017
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Hey is one of those in and out doctors that seem more interested in trying to see 15 patients an hour than with finding possibly vital information from the patient. I spent less than 10 waking minutes with him between the three times I met him. (Once in the office, once I grabbed him in the hall to tell him pertinent health history he failed to ask me about then for like 2 minutes before the surgery where he actually offered to cut any other lumps bumps or moles.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
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
5 others found this helpful
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Angela in Maricopa, ca – Mar 30, 2017
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Dr, Buxton does a great job explaining what the surgery entails.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Shareen in Bakersfield, ca – Apr 07, 2016
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I believe the best care can be achieved only when patients understand their conditions properly and are fully satisfied with the care they receive. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health priorities.
  • General Surgery

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  • Polyclin Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1983
  • White Memorial Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1977
  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Donald C. Loos M.D. Inc.2521 G St Bakersfield, CA 93301
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 6:45pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 6:45pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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