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Dr. Robert Van Bussum, MD

Dr. Robert Van Bussum, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Van Bussum, MD is a family medicine physician in Lexington, KY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Kentucky in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baptist Health Lexington and Saint Joseph East. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

1760 Nicholasville Rd Ste 603 Lexington, KY 40503
Telehealth available

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Dr. Van Bussum's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Van Bussum

3.9

29 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
69%
69%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
24%
24%

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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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Oct 29, 2024
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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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Nov 15, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Former patient Lexington, KY – Oct 28, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Dara Creekmore – Dec 27, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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TheyDontCare – Sep 02, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Chris – Aug 01, 2020
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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
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Nicole – Jul 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mrs. Locke in Lexington ky – Jun 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
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Ellen Collins Guyer in Lexington, KY – Nov 18, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Richard B in Cynthiana, KY – Oct 18, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
r. steve in lexington, ky – Jul 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Thad in Lexington, KY – Apr 06, 2016
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care philosophy

Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive, multispecialty network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our providers are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and strive to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, every time, at every Baptist Health location.
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Ky Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • University Of Kentucky

    Medical School, 1981
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Locations

Practice

R. Ritchie Van Bussum MD PSC1760 Nicholasville Rd Ste 603 Lexington, KY 40503
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Practice

Baptist Healthcare System Inc1740 Nicholasville Rd Lexington, KY 40503
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Health Lexington

    1740 Nicholasville Rd
    Lexington, KY 40503
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Saint Joseph East

    150 N Eagle Creek Dr
    Lexington, KY 40509
    Recipient of 4
    hospital 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

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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