Overview
Denise Buchanan-Turner is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in College Station, Texas.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Low Potassium Level, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.
Dr. Buchanan-Turner is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
1600 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840
Primary Care - St. Joseph - Bryan, TX
Coming from a family of physicians, Dr. Ume Kakwan knew from a young age that she would pursue medicine. She chose her specialty in geriatric medicine to address a great need in the United States to care for an aging population. 'As people age, their needs change,' she said. 'At MatureWell we're given the opportunity to spend more time with our elderly patients and move beyond traditional medicine to attend to the whole family.' Dr. Kakwan describes her most professionally rewarding experience as each day that she has an opportunity to help transition patients who have been in the hospital back to the comfort of their home. She has served patients in our community as a physician for 17 years. In 2011, she completed additional education in Geriatric Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. She holds her Bachelor of Medicine degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical College and her post-graduate degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Pakistan. She completed clinical residencies in several specialty areas, including a residency in Family Practice at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and a post-doctoral fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. In her spare time, Dr. Kakwan enjoys spending time with her two school-aged children, gardening and cooking and volunteering in local nursing homes. Dr. Kakwan is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5, and Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency. Dr. Kakwan is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Denise K. Buchanan-Turner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Denise K. Buchanan-Turner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Denise K. Buchanan-Turner by calling their office at 979-691-3300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Denise K. Buchanan-Turner a top-rated expert for Anemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Denise K. Buchanan-Turner is classified as an Experienced expert for Anemia, 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. Denise K. Buchanan-Turner specialize in?
While Dr. Denise K. Buchanan-Turner is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Anemia, Low Potassium Level, and Familial Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.
Does Dr. Denise K. Buchanan-Turner accept my insurance?
Dr. Denise K. Buchanan-Turner accepts most major insurance plans, including Baylor Scott & White Health and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 979-691-3300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AnemiaDr. Buchanan-Turner isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Buchanan-Turner isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- HypertensionDr. Buchanan-Turner isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Buchanan-Turner isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Buchanan-Turner isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).