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Charles Rusty Buck, DO

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Accepts New Patients
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About Charles Rusty Buck, DO

Dr. Buck was born and raised in Tulsa, OK. He first came to Waco as a freshman at Baylor University. After completion of a B.A. in religion, he was in full-time ministry for three years. After that, Dr. Buck returned to Oklahoma to complete medical school and an ENT residency at OSU-Tulsa. Dr. Buck is married with five children.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
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Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Children's Medical Center Employee Plan
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Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - City of Dallas Employee Plan
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
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Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
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Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Humana Preferred
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
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Humana - National POS
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Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
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Superior - CHIP Perinate
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Superior - Foster Care
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Superior - STAR
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Superior - STAR+PLUS
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
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Tricare - Tricare Prime
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Tricare - Tricare Select
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TriWest - VA-PCCC
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United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
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UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
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UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice. Baylor Scott & White Health does not manage the insurances accepted for this doctor. Please contact the office directly to confirm coverage.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine of OSU (2011)
  • Residency: Pediatrics, Oregon Health & Science University - OHSU (2012)
  • Internship: Otolaryngology & Facial Plastic Surgery, Oklahoma State University Medical Center (2013)
  • Residency: Otolaryngology & Facial Plastic Surgery, Oklahoma State University Medical Center (2016)
Certifications
  • Otolaryngology - American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Charles Rusty Buck, DO  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (199) for Charles Rusty Buck, DO

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May 13, 2023
Kind, thorough, quick to listen to my concerns, offered solutions, totally enjoyed the visit.
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May 13, 2023
Dr Buck is friendly and takes time to listen.
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May 13, 2023
He had a great bed side manner, he listened and answered all my questions. He made me feel very comfortable, and didn't dismiss my thoughts and feelings. I have been through a lot in the last few weeks and he helped me understand and provide some relief mentally and spiritually. GREAT DOCTOR AND NURSE
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May 13, 2023
Staff was friendly and helpful doctor was very friendly and professional.
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May 13, 2023
Everyone is so nice & eager to help. Dr. Bulk is very efficient.
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May 11, 2023
Welcoming and attentive to my health needs and questions. Clearly explained treatment options.
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May 11, 2023
Good
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May 10, 2023
Excellent! Puts patient at ease immediately.
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May 10, 2023
Gives me printed material printed with the results of my test
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May 6, 2023
Dr. Buck was very warm, friendly, and seemed knowledgeable. His assistant was also very, nice and friendly. I had a very, positive experience and I would definitely recommend him.
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May 5, 2023
Education on my diagnosis was perfect great personality was comfortable atmosphere great experience.
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May 4, 2023
He was a very caring doctor, made me feel like he truly cared. He took time to explain to me what my problem was and my options were.
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May 3, 2023
Great doctor with caring staff. They all make me feel like I'm the only patient in the office.
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May 3, 2023
The Doctor and his staff are very professional and I will recommend them to anyone that needs their services.
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Apr 26, 2023
Dr. Buck is very kind, courteous, professional and took plenty of time to talk with me. I appreciate his concern, expertise, and encouraging demeanor.
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Apr 26, 2023
Dr Buck is a good Dr.I'm Thankful he as taken time to listen and answer our questions
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Apr 21, 2023
Very nice and he listen
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Apr 19, 2023
He was easy to talk to and was great with my 2 year old daughter.
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Apr 18, 2023
He wanted to discuss my crooked nasal cavity and narrow nasal passages more than my throat and esophagus which was why I was there.I soon discerned that he was suggesting a procedure to fix my nasal cavity and enlarge my nasal passages. Nope don't want that.He finally did discuss my throat and esophagus. And he does seem knowledgeable.
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Apr 17, 2023
Very efficient and fast
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Apr 16, 2023
We are up against a deadline with insurance coverage. Dr Buck was so kind to accommodate us getting in for our daughter's procedure. He also was friendly and personable, and we were seen in office quickly. All staff were friendly and organized, and great with kids.
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Apr 15, 2023
Was on schedule was very friendly and helpful to my health
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Apr 5, 2023
He explained everything to me that I could understand and answered my questions.
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Mar 30, 2023
He was every kind
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Mar 30, 2023
Excellent Experience. Provided was friendly, knowledgeable and made me feel very comfortable.
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Mar 30, 2023
Dr. Buck was courteous and addressed my concerns. I was experiencing a problem with my ear. He was able to clear the problem. As always, I am blessed & thankful.
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Mar 29, 2023
Very friendly and smiled which is important to me
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Mar 29, 2023
Very caring and informative
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Mar 23, 2023
Very nice
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Mar 23, 2023
Gives you as much information on your condition to get you well. Listens well and doesn't seem rushed.
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Mar 22, 2023
Dr Buck Was very caring and listened. Very nice man.
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Mar 18, 2023
Friendly, courteous and professional
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Mar 17, 2023
Dr. Buck was helpful in examining other wounds besides my ear, removing stitches and in doing so, eliminated the necessity of revisiting the emergency room
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Mar 10, 2023
Great customer service! He answered all my questions and didn't rush through my visit.
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Mar 4, 2023
Very good
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Mar 1, 2023
Dr. Buck is very caring, professional and knowledgeable. He treats his patients with the upmost respect.
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Feb 25, 2023
He showed me and explained to me the problem I have and I liked that
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Feb 23, 2023
Very friendly, very helpful and very reassuring!
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Feb 23, 2023
Staff and Doctor are friendly and helpful.
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Feb 22, 2023
Very helpful. Dr Buck is wonderful
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Feb 22, 2023
Good advice..
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Feb 16, 2023
He made sure to check every place I'm having pain or other problems
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Feb 15, 2023
I have received excellent care from Dr Buck and tell everyone that will listen
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Feb 11, 2023
Very good, thank you.
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Feb 10, 2023
He is very thorough and pleasant. I am confident in his care.
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Feb 3, 2023
Ask right questions, and answered my questions
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Feb 2, 2023
Provided answers to all my questions
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Jan 28, 2023
Very personable doctor, easy to share experience with
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Jan 26, 2023
Great docter. Has help me more than once
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Jan 25, 2023
Dr Buck was thorough in diagnosing cause of my neck mass. His treatment was excellent. I'm so grateful for his determination to find cause.
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Jan 25, 2023
I love the fast and friendly service of the staff and the doctor
Jan 24, 2023
I always feel rushed.
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Jan 19, 2023
Dr. Buck was a true professional at the time of my visit. He was friendly , funny and he explained everything in details.
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Jan 18, 2023
Love Dr Buck and the Clinic. The clinic is easy access, friendly staff, ease of making and appointment etc.
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Jan 12, 2023
He is very informative
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Jan 12, 2023
The provider was concerned about my problem and ordered another test so he can better help me. The staff was kind and helpful.
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Jan 12, 2023
Dr, Buck was both professional and personable and made me feel at ease during my appointment?
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Jan 5, 2023
Total professional.
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Jan 4, 2023
I had nose bleeding. He did what he did to his best.
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Jan 4, 2023
Thorough, friendly & knowledgeable
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Dec 31, 2022
He listened to me and explained everything he did and why. Very professional and personable.
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Dec 30, 2022
I had a lot of negligence from my last provider. Dr. Buck has made me feel very heard, and genuinely takes his time to listen and address my concerns. He also does whatever is necessary to solve the issue, and I really like his efficiency. He has been a wonderful turnaround from my last provider.
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Dec 29, 2022
The nurse and Dr. Buck were thorough and understanding. Dr. Buck was understanding of my concerns after having a nose pack in my left nostril for 8 days. He removed it with care and compassion. Additional spray sealant was applied. I have a high level of trust and respect for his service..
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Dec 29, 2022
Excellent doctor. So very nice and knowledgeable. Recommend him highly! Put tubes in my grandkids ears.
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Dec 22, 2022
Very nice. Great bedside manner.
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Dec 21, 2022
Very caring & thorough.
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Dec 21, 2022
Very kind. Very informative was not rushed.
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Dec 16, 2022
Listens to you and shows interest
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Dec 14, 2022
Treating my condition that was misdiagnosed has been a life changing experience for me,when I was told it could have been fatal.
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Dec 14, 2022
He is friendly and personable. Staff is knowledgeable and thorough.
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Dec 8, 2022
Very thorough, kind, and helpful!
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Dec 7, 2022
Very nice, explained things thoroughly.
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Dec 7, 2022
Great service provider
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