Expertise in
42
conditions

Dr. James L. Buxbaum

Gastroenterology
Los Angeles-Gi Liver Clinic
1510 San Pablo St Ste 200, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
42
conditions
Los Angeles-Gi Liver Clinic
1510 San Pablo St Ste 200, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

James Buxbaum is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Buxbaum is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 179 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Keck Hospital Of USC
USC Arcadia Hospital
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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  • PPO
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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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

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Dose-Ranging Study of Auxora in Patients With Acute Pancreatitis and Accompanying Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Dose-Ranging Study of Auxora in Patients With Acute Pancreatitis and Accompanying Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 24, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drug: CM-4620 Injectable Emulsion or CM-4620-IE
Study Phase: Phase 2
Evaluation of the ctDNA LUNAR Test in an Average Patient Screening Episode
Evaluation of the ctDNA LUNAR Test in an Average Patient Screening Episode
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 14, 2026
Part 1: A Randomized Controlled Open-Label Study of CM4620 Injectable Emulsion (CM4620-IE) in Patients With Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia Part 2: A Randomized Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Auxora for the Treatment of Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia (CARDEA)
Part 1: A Randomized Controlled Open-Label Study of CM4620 Injectable Emulsion (CM4620-IE) in Patients With Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia Part 2: A Randomized Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Auxora for the Treatment of Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia (CARDEA)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 30, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Auxora
Study Phase: Phase 2
SpHincterotomy for Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis (SHARP Trial)
SpHincterotomy for Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis (SHARP Trial)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 30, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Specimen Collection Study for H. Pylori Testing in Patients With Dyspepsia
Specimen Collection Study for H. Pylori Testing in Patients With Dyspepsia
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 18, 2022
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177 Total Publications

Hierarchical organ aging signatures from routine abdominal CT add incremental disease risk stratification beyond blood biomarkers.
Hierarchical organ aging signatures from routine abdominal CT add incremental disease risk stratification beyond blood biomarkers.
Journal: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences
Published: June 05, 2026
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Is Dr. James L. Buxbaum a top-rated expert for Acute Pancreatitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James L. 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 L. Buxbaum specialize in?

While Dr. James L. 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 L. Buxbaum participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James L. Buxbaum has published 177 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. James L. 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 L. Buxbaum accept my insurance?

Dr. James L. Buxbaum accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 323-442-8894 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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