Overview
Joseph Buckwalter is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 49 years.
Dr. Buckwalter is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Poland Syndrome, Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 80 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Buckwalter is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- PPO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
Locations
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph A. Buckwalter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph A. Buckwalter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph A. Buckwalter by calling their office at 319-356-1616. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph A. Buckwalter a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph A. Buckwalter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 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. Joseph A. Buckwalter specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph A. Buckwalter is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Poland Syndrome, and Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.
Does Dr. Joseph A. Buckwalter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph A. Buckwalter has published 79 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph A. Buckwalter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph A. Buckwalter accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph A. Buckwalter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Health Alliance. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-356-1616 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Buckwalter isDistinguished. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Multiple Synostoses Syndrome 1Dr. Buckwalter isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Synostoses Syndrome 1.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Buckwalter isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Poland SyndromeDr. Buckwalter isAdvanced. Learn about Poland Syndrome.
- Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1Dr. Buckwalter isAdvanced. Learn about Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Buckwalter isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Buckwalter isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Buckwalter isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Buckwalter isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Buckwalter isExperienced. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- OsteotomyDr. Buckwalter isExperienced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- PolydactylyDr. Buckwalter isExperienced. Learn about Polydactyly.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Buckwalter isExperienced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.
- SyndactylyDr. Buckwalter isExperienced. Learn about Syndactyly.
- SynovitisDr. Buckwalter isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Buckwalter isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Buckwalter isExperienced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- TenotomyDr. Buckwalter isExperienced. Learn about Tenotomy.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Buckwalter isExperienced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.