Expertise in
43
conditions
Expertise in
43
conditions
USC University Hospital
1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

James Buxbaum is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Buxbaum is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 181 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Keck Hospital Of USC
USC Arcadia Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • 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
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • 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
Health Net

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

USC University Hospital
1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Other Locations
Los Angeles-Gi Liver Clinic
1510 San Pablo St Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Buxbaum 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.


5 Clinical Trials

SpHincterotomy for Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis (SHARP Trial)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Buxbaum

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Buxbaum?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James Buxbaum by calling their office at 323-442-5100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James Buxbaum a top-rated expert for Acute Pancreatitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Buxbaum is classified as an Elite expert for Acute Pancreatitis, 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. James Buxbaum specialize in?

While Dr. James Buxbaum is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. James Buxbaum participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James Buxbaum has published 179 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. James Buxbaum's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James Buxbaum accept my insurance?

Dr. James Buxbaum accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 323-442-5100 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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