Dr. Brian Bucher
Overview
Dr. Bucher specializes in the following conditions:inguinal herniaumbilical herniaundescended testiclehydrocelecholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)gastrostomy (placement of a stomach tube)appendectomy (removal of the appendix)vascular access (ports and central lines)ulcerative colitisCrohn’s diseasegastroesophageal reflux diseasechest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum)pediatric endocrine surgery (thyroid and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery)Dr. Brian T. Bucher is a board certified Pediatric Surgeon in the Division of Pediatric General Surgery with specialized training for surgical treatment for infants, children, and teenagers. He is also an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University Of Utah School Of Medicine. He sees patients at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT and Riverton, UT as well as Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.He specializes in the following conditions: inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, undescended testicle, hydrocele, cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder), gastrostomy (placement of a stomach tube), appendectomy (removal of the appendix), vascular access (ports and central lines), ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum), pediatric endocrine surgery (thyroid and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery).He will be happy to speak with you and/or your child's physician for any questions or concerns.
Dr. Bucher is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 65 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian Bucher
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Bucher?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian Bucher by calling their office at 801-662-4980. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian Bucher a top-rated expert for Appendicitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian Bucher is classified as an Distinguished expert for Appendicitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brian Bucher specialize in?
While Dr. Brian Bucher is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Appendicitis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Brian Bucher participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian Bucher has published 65 articles and abstracts on conditions like Appendicitis. You can view a list of Dr. Brian Bucher's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian Bucher accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian Bucher accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-662-4980 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- AppendicitisDr. Bucher isDistinguished. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Advanced
- AppendectomyDr. Bucher isAdvanced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Bucher isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Bucher isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- GastrostomyDr. Bucher isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HerniaDr. Bucher isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Bucher isAdvanced. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- Experienced
- Breast CancerDr. Bucher isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Bucher isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- Esophageal AtresiaDr. Bucher isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Atresia.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Bucher isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- HysterectomyDr. Bucher isExperienced. Learn about Hysterectomy.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Bucher isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.