Dr. Geoffrey Buckle
Overview
Dr. Geoffrey Buckle is a medical oncologist who specializes in caring for patients with gastrointestinal cancers. Buckle's research focuses on improving outcomes for people with cancer in underserved settings, with a particular focus on the growing cancer burden in sub-Saharan Africa. He studies region-specific risk factors for cancer and is working on developing ways to improve early cancer detection. Buckle earned his medical degree at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in medical oncology at UCSF. He also completed a master of public health degree at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Buckle is a member of the UCSF Global Cancer Program, American Society of Clinical Oncology and African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer. In 2022, he received a Global Oncology Young Investigator Award from the Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Burkitt Lymphoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Stomach Cancer.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Buckle has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Geoffrey Buckle
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Geoffrey Buckle?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Geoffrey Buckle by calling their office at 415-353-9888. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Geoffrey Buckle a top-rated expert for Esophageal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Geoffrey Buckle is classified as an Experienced expert for Esophageal Cancer, 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. Geoffrey Buckle specialize in?
While Dr. Geoffrey Buckle is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Esophageal Cancer, Burkitt Lymphoma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Geoffrey Buckle participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Geoffrey Buckle has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Esophageal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Geoffrey Buckle's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Geoffrey Buckle accept my insurance?
Dr. Geoffrey Buckle accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-9888 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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- Anal CancerDr. Buckle isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Buckle isExperienced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Burkitt LymphomaDr. Buckle isExperienced. Learn about Burkitt Lymphoma.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Buckle isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Buckle isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Buckle isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.