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Dr. Mark Buchanan, MD

Dr. Mark Buchanan, MD

Urology*

Dr. Mark Buchanan, MD is a urologist in Charleston, SC. Dr. Buchanan has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions, Urinary Calculi & Removal, and Urologic Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Dr. Buchanan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Buchanan specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Buchanan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buchanan

3.8

16 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
6%
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1 Star
25%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 17, 2024
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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
Helpful
Wendy – Aug 09, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Clyde S. in Charleston SC – May 10, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shane Petry in Charleston, SC – Jan 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Bill Faucette in North Charleston South Carolina – Dec 15, 2016
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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
Helpful
D.T. in Mount Pleasant, SC – Nov 01, 2016
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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
Helpful
John in Charleston – Oct 02, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
George in Charleston, SC – Aug 15, 2016
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care philosophy

Our mission is to provide top quality, personalized urologic health care with skill, compassion, and a continual commitment to excellence.
  • Urology

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  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Dr. Buchanan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center

      295 Midland Pkwy
      Summerville, SC 29485
      Recipient of 18
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

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    • Trident Medical Center

      9330 Medical Plaza Dr
      Charleston, SC 29406
      Recipient of 28
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

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

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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