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 Family Medicine
American Board Of Family Medicine
Fellowships
National Capital Consortium
Hospital Affiliations
St George Regional Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
EMI Health
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
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Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
Steward Health Care
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
University of Utah Health
  • EPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Southwest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic - Hurricane
Hurricane, UT 84737
Other Locations
Southwest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic - Sports Medicine
652 South Medical Center Drive, Suite 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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