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Dr. Thomas Buchanan, MD

Dr. Thomas Buchanan, MD

Neurology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Buchanan, MD is a neurologist in Vernal, UT and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ashley Regional Medical Center and Rangely District Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 57 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (57 reviews)

Practice

175 N 100 W Ste N104 Vernal, UT 84078
Telehealth available
(385) 236-3876

Dr. Buchanan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Buchanan specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Buchanan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buchanan

4.4

57 ratings, 32 with a written review
5 Star
82%
82%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
12%
12%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Susana Sandoval – May 02, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Dimentia patient. Vernal – Dec 12, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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JDahle – Jul 20, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Migraine care – Jun 24, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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May 13, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Apr 22, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Maria C England – Feb 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Feb 08, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Caring wonderful Dr. – Feb 02, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Jennifer – Jan 15, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Jenevieve – Jan 06, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Winn/Voss – Dec 07, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Susan Haslem – Nov 12, 2022
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 20, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Kathleen Shoemaker – Jul 16, 2022
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kami Elison – Jun 29, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Alan Howell – May 17, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Jan 14, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Dec 30, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Jess – Dec 15, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr Buchanan has been caring for patients with neurologic disease in the Uintah Basin since 2014.

High Desert Neurology is an independent family owned practice that opened January 2024. Previously, Dr Buchanan was employed by a local hospital in Vernal, Utah. 

  • Neurology

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  • University Of Utah Internal Medicine Internship

    Internship Hospital

  • Clinical Neurophysiology, University Of Utah

    Fellowship Hospital, 2011

  • Neurology, University Of Utah

    Residency Hospital, 2010

  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 2006

  • Applied Physiology, Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science

    2002

  • Princeton University - Ab

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Dr. Buchanan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office175 N 100 W Ste N104 Vernal, UT 84078
    1
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 12:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions
    Rangely district hospital225 Eagle Crest Dr Rangely, CO 81648
    2

    Eastern Utah Neurology

    Office280 N Hospital Dr Ste 5 Price, UT 84501
    3

    Practice

    Uintah Basin Medical Center250 W 300 N Roosevelt, UT 84066
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ashley Regional Medical Center

      150 W 100 N
      Vernal, UT 84078

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      10% lower than the national average

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    • Rangely District Hospital

      225 Eagle Crest Dr
      Rangely, CO 81648
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality