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Dr. William Buchner, MD

Dr. William Buchner, MD

Family Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. William Buchner, MD is a family medicine physician in San Diego, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

3900 5th Ave Ste 110 San Diego, CA 92103
Telehealth available
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buchner

3.4
25 ratings, 10 with a written review
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No physician has ever helped me to better health than Dr. Buckner; he is highly recommend!
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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Ronald Brown – Feb 13, 2024
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Complete bully. Doesn't understand how to treat people.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 15, 2022
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Anti-Vaxxer
During an office visit with Dr. Buchner he shared these beliefs about covid: Natural immunity is seven times more effective than vaccine immunity. When patients have tested positive for covid he has removed the the flag in their chart to get vaccinated, the CDC is pressured by big pharma to push vaccinations. He also shared he has not been vaccinated since he caught covid and has natural immunity. This visit took place in Feb 2022 in which CA had an indoor mask mandate and Dr. Buchner removed his mask and instructed me to remove my mask.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 02, 2022
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Dr. Buchner had helped with multiple chronic health issues that other medical professionals have ignored for years. I appreciate his holistic approach for a natural, healthy lifestyle.
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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Tarra Talbert – Oct 09, 2021
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Very Disappointed. I had the hopes that he would listen to my concerns and get me the blood work that I had asked for but he didn't. It's hard to find a good doctor these days that takes the time to listen and get your needs met.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 10, 2021
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By far the BEST doctor I have ever seen in my life. After experiencing two years of chronic health issues, Dr. Buchner has been the first to put all the pieces of the puzzle together and set me on a path towards getting healthy again. I had seen over 7 doctors prior to finding Dr. Buchner. He is a real life Dr. House. If you are chronically ill, I can not recommend him enough. He has been a God send to me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Taylor – May 30, 2020
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STAY the hell away from this Dr and this office!!!! My wife was his patient when he was with our HMO Health Clinic. When he left the clinic he personally called my wife and asked that if she would mind transferring to the new office to remain with him. Her ONLY question was whether or not the new office accepted our insurance, he assured her they did...that was a LIE! We've been fighting this office for 18 months over payment for this ONE office visit because insurance refuses to pay!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
9 others found this helpful
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Patricia in El Cajon, CA – Jun 28, 2016
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I started seeing Dr. Buchner on 11/21/15. I had two doctor visits and one lab test that he charge me for up-front, then billed my insurance, and was supposed to provide a refund of the money I had pre-paid once the insurance paid him (a total of $793). The insurance confirmed he cashed their checks 1/16/16. I was told they would write the refund check 3/1/16 and that I could pick it up in person at the office 3/2/16, but when I arrived he had closed his practice & disappeared. Not trustworthy!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
11 others found this helpful
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Totally Disappointed in San Diego, CA – Mar 04, 2016
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Dr. Buchner offered new insight to treating my condition I had never even considered. I am a medical professional and often seek out more mature practitioners when choosing my primary doctors. When I first met Dr Buchner I thought oh boy....so young. Within minutes his friendly demeanor and extensiveI knowledge won me. I feel confident and safe under his care and would recommend him to all. Please note my eval comes after one visit. Unable to answer office/staff questions-under construction
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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Barbara in San Diego Ca – Feb 26, 2016
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Dr.Buchner,takes the time to listen to his people. He is always smiling and friendly.
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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Allen Patton in San Diego, CA – Jan 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. William Buchner is a Board Certified Family Doctor serving the La Mesa area for more than 6 years. Dr. Buchner is experienced in Chemical Peels, Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders, Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement and Joint Injection. ...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of California At San Diego

    Residency Hospital, 2011

  • University Of California, San Diego

    Internship Hospital, 2009

  • Wayne State University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2008

  • Michigan Technological University

    Undergraduate School, 2002
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American Board of Family Medicine®
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