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Dr. Peter J Buecker MD

Orthopedist

4/5(48)
3 Audubon Plaza Dr Suite 430 Louisville KY, 40217
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About

Dr. Peter Buecker is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Buecker specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Buecker tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1999

University of Louisville School of Medicine 1999

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Musculoskeletal Problems
  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Bone Cancer
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Tendonitis
  • Lipoma
  • Osteomyelitis

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 

Fellowships

  • Harvard Medical School    2005

Dr. Peter J Buecker MD's Practice location

Practice At 3 Audubon Plaza Dr Suite 430

3 Audubon Plaza Dr Suite 430 -
Louisville, KY 40217
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4331 CHURCHMAN AVE -
LOUISVILLE, KY 40215
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New patients: 502-364-0902
Fax: 502-364-0099

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Dr. Peter J Buecker MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 48 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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