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  • Family Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Pain Medicine
  • 43 years of experience
  • Multicare Allenmore Hospital 1901 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
  • (253) 459-6633

Brief Intro

Dr. Vanbuskirk graduated from the Western Univ Health Sci College of Osteopathic Medicine of The Pacific in 1982. He works in Tacoma, WA and 1 other location and specializes in Family Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine and Pain Medicine. Dr. Vanbuskirk is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Botsford General Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific - 1982

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Multicare Allenmore Hospital
  • 1901 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405

Specialties Treated

  • Family Medicine
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Pain Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Gonorrhea
  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Breast Disorders
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Dehydration
  • Schizophrenia
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Infectious Liver Disease
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Aortic Valvular Disease
  • Candidiasis
  • Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
  • Acne
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
  • Rosacea
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Cirrhosis
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • HIV Infection
  • Gout
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Herpes Zoster
  • Tension Headache
  • Athlete's Foot
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Dementia
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Eczema
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Pneumonia
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
  • Non-Toxic Goiter
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Calculus of the Urinary System
  • Otitis Media
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
  • Insomnia
  • Acute Pancreatitis
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Ischemic Stroke
  • Gastritis and Duodenitis
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Sciatica
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Obesity
  • Anxiety Phobic Disorders
  • Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Acute Renal Failure
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Procedures Performed

  • Venipuncture
  • Cardiac Stress Test
  • Venipuncture

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • First Choice Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • GEHA
  • Wellcare
  • CHAMPVA
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  • Cancer 20
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 15
  • Orthopedics 36
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 21
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 32
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 33
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 12
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 30
  • Psychiatry 16
  • Geriatrics 33
  • Rehabilitation 13
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 4
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 4
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 1
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 15