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Dr. Joel Buchanan Jr, MD

Dr. Joel Buchanan Jr, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Buchanan Jr, MD is an internist in Madison, WI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1981. He is affiliated with University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (3 reviews)

UW Health

451 Junction Rd Madison, WI 53717
(608) 265-7550

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Buchanan Jr specializes in the areas of Clinical Pathology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Buchanan Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buchanan Jr

2.7

3 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
33%
33%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
33%
33%
1 Star
33%
33%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sara in Verona, WI – Dec 22, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Robert in Reedsburg, WI – Oct 07, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joel Buchanan Jr, MD is an internist in Madison, WI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1981. He is affiliated with University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Internal Medicine

  • Clinical Informatics

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  • Vanderbilt University

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
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Clinical Pathology
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

UW Health

UW Health West Clinics451 Junction Rd Madison, WI 53717
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave
    Madison, WI 53792
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% 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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