Michael A. Buckmire
Advanced in Turcot Syndrome

Dr. Michael A. Buckmire

Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
CommonSpirit Health
Arizona Advanced Surgery, LLC
2945 S Dobson Rd, 
Mesa, AZ 
Accepting New Patients
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Advanced in Turcot Syndrome
CommonSpirit Health
Arizona Advanced Surgery, LLC
2945 S Dobson Rd, 
Mesa, AZ 
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Overview

Dr. Michael Buckmire is a board certified colon and rectal surgeon who performs all aspects of a colorectal surgical practice and provides individualized and compassionate care for patients with diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.  Dr. Buckmire earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and received his medical degree from the University of  Maryland School of Medicine.  Dr. Buckmire completed training in general surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and finished his colorectal fellowship at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  He performs open, laparoscopic and robotic colon surgery for indicated conditions of the colon and small bowel, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, colorectal and anal cancer and a variety of other conditions requiring surgical intervention.  He also performs colonoscopies, when indicated.My goal is to provide the highest quality surgical care available with an emphasis on advanced techniques. Patient care is the core value of my practice.

Dr. Buckmire is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Levator Syndrome, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Graduate Institution
University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Specialties
Colorectal Surgery
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Colon & Rectal Surgery in AZ
Board Certifications
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Surgery General Surgery
Fellowships
Washington University School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Arizona Advanced Surgery, LLC
2945 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
Call: 480-969-4138
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