Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Dr. Thomas Buddensick

General Surgery
CommonSpirit Health
Weight Loss Institute Of AZ
1855 E Southern Ave, 
Tempe, AZ 
Accepting New Patients

Advanced in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
CommonSpirit Health
Weight Loss Institute Of AZ
1855 E Southern Ave, 
Tempe, AZ 
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Overview

Thomas Buddensick is a General Surgeon in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Buddensick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Buddensick is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Residency
St. Agnes Hospital
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in AZ
Board Certifications
Surgery General Surgery
Fellowships
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
EMI Health
  • PPO
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
MercyCare
  • EPO
  • HMO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Weight Loss Institute of AZ
1855 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
Call: 480-829-6100

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.


5 Total Publications

Age-related differences pre-, intra-, and postcholecystectomy: A retrospective cohort study of 6,868 patients.
Age-related differences pre-, intra-, and postcholecystectomy: A retrospective cohort study of 6,868 patients.
Journal: International journal of surgery (London, England)
Published: November 23, 2016
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