Benjamin Buchanan
652 S Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 
Saint George, UT 

Overview

Dr. Benjamin Buchanan, MD, is a board-certified sports medicine physician with advanced training in non-surgical orthopedic care. He specializes in diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal injuries, helping patients recover from pain and return to the activities they enjoy—whether that’s daily life, work, or high-level athletics.Dr. Buchanan earned his Bachelor of Science in exercise science from Brigham Young University and received his medical degree from Texas Tech Health Science Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. He completed residency at Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center and a sports medicine fellowship at Uniformed Services University.With a background in military medicine and expertise in treating athletes of all levels, Dr. Buchanan provides patient-centered care that prioritizes recovery, performance, and prevention. His professional affiliations include the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine. Originally from El Paso, Texas, Dr. Buchanan brings a strong sense of discipline, compassion, and commitment to the St. George community.

His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Rhizarthrosis, Bursitis, and Tennis Elbow.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Texas Tech Paul L. Foster School Of Medicine, 2014
Residency
Alexander T Augusta Military Medical Center
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Licenses
Family Medicine in UT
Board Certifications
American Board Of Emergency Medicine
Fellowships
National Capital Consortium
Hospital Affiliations
St George Regional Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Cambia Health Solutions
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Cigna
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Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Humana
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Kaiser Permanente
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Premera Blue Cross
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UnitedHealthcare
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Locations

Southwest Ortho Sports Med
652 S Medical Center Dr Ste 120, Saint George, UT 84790

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.


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652 S Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 
Saint George, UT 
 (20.5 miles away)
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