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Dr. John Buerkert, MD

Dr. John Buerkert, MD

Nephrology*

Dr. John Buerkert, MD is a nephrologist in Columbia, SC. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Lexington Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

7631 Wilson Blvd Columbia, SC 29203

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(803) 754-7370

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Buerkert is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Buerkert specializes in the area of Nephrology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Buerkert, MD is a nephrologist in Columbia, SC. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Lexington Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • National Institute Of Health

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Marquette University / College Of Health Sciences

    Medical School

  • Barnes Jewish Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1970

  • Barnes Jewish Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1969
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Nephrology†
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Fresenius Medical Care Meadowlake7631 Wilson Blvd Columbia, SC 29203
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd
    West Columbia, SC 29169
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

    2435 Forest Dr
    Columbia, SC 29204
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Prisma Health Baptist

    1330 Taylor St
    Columbia, SC 29201
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

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

    2% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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