Experienced in Frequent or Urgent Urination

Dr. Karis E. Buford

Urology
Corewell Health
Michigan Institute Of Urology
5701 Bow Pointe Drive, Suite 250, 
Clarkston, MI 
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Accepting New Patients
9 Years of Experience

Experienced in Frequent or Urgent Urination
Corewell Health
Michigan Institute Of Urology
5701 Bow Pointe Drive, Suite 250, 
Clarkston, MI 
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Overview

Karis Buford is an Urologist in Clarkston, Michigan. Dr. Buford has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frequent or Urgent Urination. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Cystitis, Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, and Priapism. Dr. Buford is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Frequent or Urgent Urination.

Graduate Institution
Oakland University, 2017
Residency
Maimonides Medical Center
Specialties
Urology
Licenses
Urology in MI
Board Certifications
American Board Of Urology
Fellowships
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Michigan Institute of Urology
5701 Bow Pointe Drive, Suite 250, Clarkston, MI 48346
Call: 248-620-6660
Other Locations
Michigan Institute of Urology
44200 Woodward Avenue, Suite 207, Pontiac, MI 48341
Call: 248-322-6103
Michigan Institute of Urology
130 Town Center Drive, Suite 101, Troy, MI 48084
Call: 248-740-0670

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


15 Total Publications

Global Consensus on Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: An Update on Therapeutic Treatments.
Global Consensus on Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: An Update on Therapeutic Treatments.
Journal: Obstetrical & gynecological survey
Published: November 06, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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        • Bowel Incontinence
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        • Frequent or Urgent Urination
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        • Interstitial Cystitis
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        • Neurogenic Bladder
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        • Priapism
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        • Stress Urinary Incontinence
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