Dr. Benjamin Buxton MD
Family Practitioner
Unm Hospital Family Medicine 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne Albuquerque NM, 87131About
Dr. Benjamin Buxton is a family practitioner practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Buxton specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Buxton possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 2008
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Fibromyalgia
- Hepatitis
- Pregnancy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Indigestion
- Hepatitis C
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Vascular Disease
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