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Dr. Jeffrey Buyten, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Buyten, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Jeffrey Buyten, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Norman, OK and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Buyten has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from University of Texas at Dallas in 2003. He is affiliated with Norman Regional Healthplex. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

3650 W Rock Creek Rd # 110 Norman, OK 73072
Telehealth available

Dr. Buyten is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Buyten specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 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.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
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Dr. Buyten's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buyten

3.5
21 ratings, 15 with a written review
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1 star
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You’re just a number to him
Right off he wanted to talk about something other than what I was there for, was very condescending and basically told me the issue of not being about to swallow food was in my head. Luckily the swallow test showed otherwise. I withdrew as his patient and will not go back.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
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Nov 20, 2024
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Did not eplain things well; medical assistant rude
Little to no explanation of my condition and no help with things I could do to help alleviate symptoms. I found help on my own through the internet. It would not take anything more than a simple handout to help explain and provide information on actual things out in the world that can help symptoms. When getting with assistant to schedule an MRI she was not helpful at all and dismissive. Had to call the office after 6 weeks of not hearing ANYTHING regarding my results even thought the imaging center said 3-5 days. Will not return; will not recommend.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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will not return – Nov 20, 2024
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Very professional and caring
Had severe dry mouth and throat feeling like something was in throat! He was professional and caring during my exam. Also gave me positive talk about my well being! Come back soon for hearing test!
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Brandi – Jun 11, 2024
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Unprofessional
Dr performed facial biopsy without any assistance & no advance explanation of procedure It took 6 weeks to get the lab report back. Unacceptable!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 07, 2023
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Excellent
Excellent to listen and makes sure you understand everything stated. Compassionate and caring! I have confidence in him.
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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Jdli – Jun 16, 2022
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Went in after finding lumps on the back of my tongue after having the constant feeling of something stuck in my throat and Dr Buyten took a less than 10 second mouth exam and said "everything looks fine, looks like a normal tongue." I asked him multiple times, "you think that my tongue is normal? You see nothing wrong?" I can see it in a mirror, buddy, and I've felt it for months, I know it's there, you just don't want to be bothered to do your job - or maybe you're always right and don't want to be proved wrong do you refuse to actually investigate the patient's claims. Anyway, I walked out of his office incredibly upset because he didn't listen. Got a new referral from my GP to see a different ENT from SSM instead of Norman regional. Sooooo much better. And guess what! I just had a biopsy on that thing on my "perfectly normal" tongue!! Thanks for absolutely nothing, Dr. Buyten and I sincerely hope you don't miss any more patient concerns! LISTEN TO THE PATIENT.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Annette Willingham – Dec 02, 2021
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I have had two procedures with Dr. Buyten. He and his staff have all been nothing but extremely nice and knowledgeable. Couldn’t ask for a better place.
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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Nita – Jan 23, 2020
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This was one of the worst office visits I have ever experienced in my life. I had called because of dizziness and pressure in my sinus and ears. Literally could not function. The office staff was superb! The doctor absolutely acted as if I was of no concern to him told him I had been to two previous doctor's and that I was told I had fluid behind my right ear. He basically told me they didn't know what they were doing and that he could comment on their education. I asked him.what he thought was causing all the pressure and light headedness. He basically told me I was making it all up.needless to say I didn't reschedule.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sharon Wilson – Aug 21, 2019
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They were able to work to get me in at the very last minute since I had an upcoming trip the next week. The doctor was very patient answering all of my questions and ultimately advised me to wait a little longer and see if things cleared up before we did anything drastic rather than do a procedure that might not be necessary.
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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Dave in Norman, OK – Jun 01, 2018
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Very knowledgeable physician. Took the time to explain everything in detail and provided options for treatment.
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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Norman, OK – May 29, 2018
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Dr. Buyten is a very professionally caring individual. I like going to his practice not only for his expertise in diagnosing, but also for his very positive talks. He makes me feel I can trust my life with him. He reads CT scans himself, as an early double check, in addition to reports radiologists send him a few days later. Who does that? He has my utmost respect and trust which I do not give to others easily as a Ph.D. myself. I recommend him to anyone who wants very professional/humane care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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B. M. Pulat – May 02, 2018
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Dr. Buyten was very engaging, concerned, helpful and knowledgeable. I would most certainly recommend Dr. Buyten.
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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Norman, OK – Feb 02, 2017
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Dr. Buyten is treating me for cancer. He performed surgery, several office visits. Buyten is top notch. Great bedside manner. His staff is equally as awesome!
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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David in Ada, OK – Dec 05, 2016
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Very competent. I see him on a regular basis for chronic sinus issues & allergy treatment. He helped me find treatments that finally worked. He's also performed one surgery for me and did a great job. He speaks matter of factly but not rude.
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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Sep 04, 2016
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I would never recommend this doctor to anyone ! He is a very rude, condescending person. I went to this doctor with a growth in my throat. From a biopsy he knew that it was cancer and instead of referring me to an oncologist immediately he did surgery to remove the growth. When I finally saw an oncologist she was amazed that he had removed the growth because she said that ANY dr. should have known that it would just grow back without chemo treatment. My growth was back in less than a week !
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
5 others found this helpful
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Aug 15, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Buyten is a partner with Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, a dynamic group of physicians providing more than 35 years of unsurpassed clinical and surgical care in all diseases relating to ear, nose and throat. Dr. Buyten is one of our highly...read more

biography

University of Oklahoma, Bachelor of Science, 1998

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Doctor of Medicine, 2003

University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, Otolaryngology Residency, 2008
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  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of Texas At Dallas

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Buyten is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office3650 W Rock Creek Rd # 110 Norman, OK 73072
    1

    Practice

    Southern Oklahoma Ear Nose Throat and Allgery Clinic Inc.2002 12th Ave NW Ste D Ardmore, OK 73401
    2
    Grady Memorial Hospital2100 W Iowa Ave Chickasha, OK 73018
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Norman Regional Healthplex

      3300 Healthplex Pkwy
      Norman, OK 73072

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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