Overview
Mary Buffington is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Dr. Buffington is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Renovascular Hypertension.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mary Buffington
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mary Buffington?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mary Buffington by calling their office at 318-675-7402. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mary Buffington a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mary Buffington is classified as an Distinguished expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), 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. Mary Buffington specialize in?
While Dr. Mary Buffington is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Mary Buffington participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mary Buffington has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. Mary Buffington's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mary Buffington accept my insurance?
Dr. Mary Buffington accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 318-675-7402 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
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Buffington isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- NephrosclerosisDr. Buffington isDistinguished. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Advanced
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Buffington isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Buffington isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Buffington isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Buffington isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Buffington isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Buffington isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Buffington isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Buffington isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatasia (HPP).