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Dr. Chad Buffkin, DO

Dr. Chad Buffkin, DO

Emergency Medicine*

Dr. Chad Buffkin, DO is an emergency medicine specialist in Loris, SC. He is affiliated with medical facilities McLeod Loris Hospital and Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Practice

3655 Mitchell St Loris, SC 29569

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(843) 716-7000

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Buffkin specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Buffkin's Reviews

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About Me

biography

Dr. Chad Buffkin, DO is an emergency medicine specialist in Loris, SC. He is affiliated with medical facilities McLeod Loris Hospital and Southern Ohio Medical Center.

  • Emergency Medicine

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American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

McLeod Health Loris3655 Mitchell St Loris, SC 29569
1

Practice

Southern Ohio Medical Center1805 27th St Portsmouth, OH 45662
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • McLeod Loris Hospital

    3655 Mitchell St
    Loris, SC 29569
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Southern Ohio Medical Center

    1805 27th St
    Portsmouth, OH 45662
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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