Few doctors have his diagnostic and intuitive skill set. I saw first hand from his medical guidance, after a near death stroke. He is the type of doctor everyone wishes for to regain health in the most holistic way possible, blending what works for health and the individual. read more

Dr Buckhorn is great to his patients and is the funniest Dr I know He is the best Dr i've ever known. read more

I love Dr Buckhorn! He's been an outstanding Dr.! When I was admitted to St Jude for emergency surgery then had to stay in the hospital longer than expected he came and saw me everyday! He always takes the time to listen and never makes me feel rushed each time I see him! read more

He Wasn't a good fit for my mother who is deaf blind poor quality of care and took days to weeks to refill her prescription

Dr Buckhorn is TRULYan amazing doctor! He saw my uncle in the hospital and made sure to reach out many times about his condition and what I can expect post leave, etc.... The kind of care a family doctor provides. Dr Buckhorn was at St Jude. He made our experience truly great, even though it was a difficult time for us. He is what exemplifies an astute and caring physician. THANK YOU! read more

I have been trying for years to be seen by my doctor.... Yes years. EVERYTIME i call im told he out of town and that seeing him would take weeks if not months. The staff here is so rude and it sucks because the doctor is genuinely so nice. Dr. Buckhorn has been my primary care physician since 2020 and I have not seen him since 2020. I was able to see him one time and one time only and ever since I'm getting an appointment with him has been nearly impossible. His staff like i said is rude and disrespectful.... This is beyond me. Hopefully someone sees these negative reviews and helps make a change to this office.... read more

Wish I could write a good review, but have been trying to get an appointment for the past month and the staff will never answer the phone or return a message. I've called more than 10 times and left 4 messages, but never received any response to date. This doctor came recommended to me from a cousin who worked with him at St. Jude's Hospital. But if I can't get an appointment and he doesn't monitor his own staff's work, that's a BIG red flag that there will be more problems in the future, so best to look for another, more responsible doctor. Hopefully someone (Dr. Buckhorn???, Providence???, Blue Shield???, Aetna???) will see this review and address this problem. From the looks of other reviews, I'm not the only one having this issue. read more

I met with Dr. Carl Buckhorn for the first time as my new primary care physician. He is a very good listener and spent almost an entire hour meeting with me to address several medical conditions. I found Dr. Buckhorn to be attentive, compassionate, caring, and quickly able to understand the need for further medical referrals. He also cares about your overall mental and physical well-being and is thorough. His staff is also extremely polite and easy to schedule and send documents and forms to as well. I would give Dr. Buckhorn and his team 6 stars if possible. I highly recommend Dr. Buckhorn not only as a Doctor of Internal Medicine but also as a Primary Care Physician. Also, Celese, the Patient Coordinator is extremely attentive and follows up with you the same day. I'm very happy to recommend Dr. Buckhorn as a Doctor of Internal Medicine. read more

Carl W Buckhorn, MD - Internal Medicine Near Me - Fullerton, California

Dr. Buckhorn truly cares about his patients and treat us like family. My daughter has a stye on her eyelid and went to Urgent care at St. Jude, but they referred her back to her primary doctor (without doing or prescribing anything) who is Dr. Buckhorn. I called Dr. Buckhorn's office and spoke to Elva who was so helpful and nice. I left a message for Dr. Buckhorn to see if he would be able to review St. Jude's records and send a prescription to the pharmacy for her. Within 30 minutes, Dr. Buckhorn called me back personally and sent in the prescription for her! Thank you so much Dr. Buckhorn and staff! read more

I've been seeing Dr.Buckhorn for the past 15 years and he and his staff are the kindest, most knowledgeable and overall so caring and kind. His alternative therapy is the best as well. I've had sprained, ankles, a broken wrist, and cracked ribs over the years and thanks to his expertise all have healed perfectly. I have referred Dr.Buckhorn to all my friends and they have all had a great experience! One of a kind Doctor! read more

I've been seeing Dr. Buckhorn for around 7 years and each time I visit is better than the last. The office staff is always kind and friendly; happy to answer any questions I have and always calls me to remind me of appointments or follow-up. Dr. Buckhorn is attentive and really listens to what I have to say so much that I feel like I am talking to a friend who really cares about my health rather than just any physician. There have been times I haven't scheduled an appointment and Dr. Buckhorn still finds time to see me last minute and his knowledge makes me feel very comfortable in his diagnoses and recommendations. The best part of being Dr. Buckhorn's patient is that I feel genuinely cared for under his treatment and I would happily refer any family or friend to visit his office because he is such a wonderful doctor. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Buckhorn for over 10 years. Not only is he an excellent Internal Medicine Doctor but he also works with energy and healing. He has literally seen me thru some of the hardest times in my life medically and spiritually. He even teaches meditation in a free class! His staff is kind and friendly and I always get a confirmation text for my appointments so I know it's a go. I don't have to wait too long for an appointment either! He most recently treated me for a secondary infection of bronchitis and I'm healing well. I highly recommend Dr Buckhorn to anyone looking for a great Doctor! read more

Dr. Buckhorn and his staff are amazing. I've been seeing him for several years now. I suffered from severe Anxiety/ weird panic attacks . I'm sure I drove the staff and him crazy, for 1 straight year I was literally at his office at least 5 to 7 times in a month could be more honestly!! I can honestly say that Dr. Buckhorn helped me get through the toughest time of my life his kindness, expertise,dedication, and sincere approach to wellness is incredible. Beyond grateful to Dr. Buckhorn and his amazing staff. read more

Dr. Carl Buckhorn has been my family physician for over 20 years. He has treated my wife, my parents, my in-laws, many of my close friends and myself with kindness, thoughtfulness and the medical insight that comes with years of experience. His treatments along with his advice have resulted in many life transforming experiences for all of us. And we are grateful. Integrating a thoughtful approach with traditional medicine, Dr. Buckhorn listens earnestly to all of our concerns. In this way, Dr. Buckhorn is a life coach as well as an outstanding medical physician. If you're interested in more than a medical technician, I would highly recommend Dr. Carl Buckhorn. read more

This review is for Dr. Buckhorn and his staff. I have nothing but terrible things to say about them. I was seen in the emergency room due to pain in my foot and pain in my thumb (which had a lump on the knuckle and swelling). I was told that I had a fractured toe but they didn't know what was wrong with my thumb and that I needed to follow up with my PCP, Dr. Buckhorn. His receptionist said she spoke to the doc and that he wouldn't see me because my toe isn't really broken and that they wouldn't see me for 6 weeks when they had an open appt. The doc never looked at the xrays. I was then seen at an urgent care because the pain in my thumb as well as the swelling were much worse. I was told that I needed to see my PCP right away. I called and they refused to see me until my appt in 6 weeks. I was then at another e.r. the following day because the pain was so bad that I was barely able to function. There they did another xray and said that I had an avulsion fracture of the thumb (where part of the bone has chipped off). They splinted my thumb and told me to call my PCP to see if they wanted to cast it once some of the swelling was reduced. I called his office during business hours and nobody answered so I emailed them and never received a response. The following day the swelling was so bad that it was purple and the skin was so taught that it felt like it was going to explode so I was seen again at the e.r. who then told me that I needed to see an orthopedic specialist which must be referred through my pcp. I called them again. The receptionist was annoyed that I was calling again and told me that the person who does the referrals wouldn't be back in the office e u til the day after my appointment so I might as well just wait until my appt. My Appointment finally rolls around and I check in and the receptionist sits there for 15 mi utes criticizing another receptionist's makeup and clothing before she gets off her butt to get my file. She takes me to a room and asks what the "problem" is. I tell her everything and she rolls her eyes and says, "Well, the E.R. says that nothing's wrong woth your foot." And walks out of the room and closes the door while I'm still telling her that the real problem is my thumb. I sat there for 20 minutes after she put me in the room (which was already 10 minutes over my appt time) before the same receptionist comes in and tells me that the doc is still not in the office. I told her that this is ridiculous and that I was going to file a complaint to which she replied, "Do whatever you want." As I was finishing up the complaint he finally walks in. As I'm explaining what had happened and the way I was spoken to and treated by the receptionist he apologized and said that I should have been seen right away and that I needed an immediate referral to a specialist. I told him that his receptionist said the person that does the referrals wouldn't be there until the following day. At that point he told me that the receptionist IS the person who does the referrals and he doesn't know why she lied to me. As if all of this isn't bad enough I received a letter today stating that because I filed a complaint that they will no longer see me. I am attaching photos of my thumb and the letter. read more

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I give him an A++++++++ He listens to his clients!!! He is not my Doctor but my Mother In Law's. She has had to change Doctor's several times due to the other ones would not listen to her ailments. He took the time not only to listen to her but understand her family history and see what is really bothering her. He is very kind, Considerate and understanding. I wish my HMO had him as my Doctor. I see some of the bad reviews on her due to waiting in the office but come on he is a Doctor. I have never had a Doctor see me exactly on time ever. Please disregard those crazy reviews and listen to this Guy. He took the time to listen to my 84 year old mother in law and understand what is happening to her. He is Awesome!!!!!! read more

We came for a serious concern, fearing cancer, and the office staff was casual and flippant, constantly joking and slow in execution. The doctor had no good explanation for the symptom under examination, and just threw a theory out there (uh, bad diet?). The doctor ordered a panel of tests, and then I had to continually follow up with the casual, jokey office staff to get results. I finally had to walk into the office and ask for them after repeated ignored phone calls and emails. Bunch of non-serious clowns. read more

First time in Dr. Buckhorn's office. Did not advise I'd have to fill out a bunch of paperwork. My appointment was at 2:30pm it took 30 minutes to fill out. Will not see you unless you sign off your right to sue him in the event of malpractice. He's been sued before! BEWARE! If you Do not sign off on his physician arbitration agreement he will not see you. read more

This past Saturday night Dr BUCKHORN was assigned by St Jude ER to admit and manage my 91 year old mother in law, who came into the ER with dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea. She lives far away and has no local doctors providing her care. Nor, as KAISER members, do we. Early on Monday (yesterday) morning when I tried to reach this doc via his office, I was told by his operator Cynthia that the office didn't know where he was or how to reach him. They made no effort to help me connect to him. When I called back around lunchtime I got the same answer. I asked for the office manager, but Cynthia didn't know where she was either. HUH?! You don't know where your doc is or how to reach him? What kind of incompetent, uncaring office is this? When I finally asked hospital staff to page Dr Buckhorn for me, he did call right back when he heard I was planning to replace him. As it turns out he'd replaced himself already with a Hospitalist. Saved me the trouble. The only reason I gave two stars instead of one is that I cannot really assess this doc's skill or caring as a physician. But I know I NEVER want to deal with his office again. read more

Dr. Buckhorn has been my primary care physician for over ten years and I'd highly recommend him to anyone who wants to heal not only physically but emotionally and spiritually as well. He helped me recover quickly from illnesses that kept me home for weeks because of his ability to see the energies in my space and bring it to my attention. Dr. Buckhorn taught me techniques that I can practice to help me deal with my challenges/ illnesses and it definitely works because I have fewer office visits each year. Now I go just to see his staff and bug him. Give his office a call and set up an appointment. read more

Dr. Buckhorn has been our family doctor for 15 years. He has been providing us with the best medical care we could receive. Dr. Buckhorn always takes his time explaining the diagnosis and treatment in a kind and thorough way. Thank you for your years of taking good care of us. read more

Dr. Buckhorn and staff truly care about the patients needs. I was referred to Dr. Buckhorn by a lifetime friend when she heard I had had a mountain biking accident. After emergency surgery, I was discharged from hospital instructed to follow up with my primary. My primary referred me to a GI specialist that I had to wait to see for 3 months. I was waiting while in liver failure and no answers. My whole body itched and my primary wasn't able to do much for me. I was scared and very stressed out, I couldn't sleep due to the affects of liver failure. I finally reached out to Dr. Buckhorn's office and the manager took the time to listen to my story, spoke to Dr. Buckhorn prior to my first appointment, called their preferred GI specialist and got me in that week to see him. Both Dr. Buckhorn and GI specialist coordinated care and I am still alive, back to riding my bike and working out!! You end up becoming family to Dr. Buckhorn's practice for him is about truly treating the patient. I switched to Dr. Buckhorn as my primary and have also taken my teen daughter to see him. I have also referred my mother and sister because I trust Dr. Buckhorn with my family. Super grateful! read more

I absolutely do not recommend Dr. Buckhorn or his office in Fullerton. After sending me to get blood tests done for what urgent care said was a UTI. He didn't think my symptoms were related to a UTI. I started to have other symptoms and bleeding so I called and left a voicemail to receive a call back during business hours. This was on a Sunday so I already knew the office was closed. Today is Friday, and I had yet to receive a call back so I called them. I was told that it takes time for the results to come back, but tell me why it took urgent care only a couple hours to call me back with my results previously? The office manager then told me that the doctor was offended that I called him a liar then proceeded to tell me that I didn't leave a voicemail on Sunday and she knows that for a fact because she checks all of the messages! Unfortunately this was my PCP. It was my first and last visit here. I do not recommend scheduling any appointments here as it's going to take them a hour to see you and then tell you he can see the energy around your head. Just wow. read more

Dr Carl Buckhorn has been my family Physician for over 10 years. I really like his new office on State College! It's smaller but more friendly. His office staff, two of them Debbie and Cynthia are always friendly and quick to get you an appointment when needed. And when they take you back to do vitals they truly care. Dr Buckhorn doesn't just practice medicine, he believes in spiritual healing inside and out. He never makes me feel rushed and answers all my worries and questions. Because of all these things and more, I very highly recommend him as a personal Physician, plus he is an Internist, so he knows more than your average family Dr about medicine. He will always be my Doctor! read more

Although I chose this doctor to be my Primary Care Physician, I was never able to get an appointment. I needed an appointment in order to get some prescriptions refilled before my coverage ends at the end of the month. The front office person (Debra) , was EXTREMELY RUDE and unhelpful. She said there was no doctor on call, even though Dr. Buckhorn will not be available for several weeks. She rudely said that if the patient was compliant, the previous physician would authorize a refill. She assumed we were requesting to have a Rx without seeing the dr., which was not the situation at all. Instead of using a kind and gentle voice, she expressed irritation, as if it was troubling her to even answer the phone. I hope Dr. Buckhorn will see this review and care about the way any patients are addressed, whether he's available or not. read more

Dr Buckhorn was my PCP for several years. I have had nothing but issues with his schedule. I have had to reschedule my appt almost every time I have an spot due to his erratic schedule. When I need the doc I need to be able to see the doc - I have chronic illness that needs to be checked regularly. When I call the office staff seems to not want to take the call or they have something more important since they left me on hold for 7 min. Very disappointing! I'll be moving on... read more

Dr Buckhorn has treated my husband with a serious illness for many years. Dr Buckhorn's manner is very calming. He works tirelessly to help us understand and explain the underlying issues causing pain and discomfort. He is a doctor for all ages. He has treated our son, my father and myself. We would highly recommend him. His staff is very caring and have worked with us whenever there has been an emergency. read more

In the three years since Dr. Buckhorn became my primary care doctor there is only one way I can adequately rate and describe him. "He's the best doctor I ever had and maybe the best one on the planet." He not only graduated number one in his class, but he's not afraid to combine the best of western medicine along with the best of eastern medicine. He's more than a physician, Dr. Buckhorn is a healer! He's developed a practice that integrates and treats the whole person; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. He is a caring, patient and kind doctor and his actions speak louder than any review or words can. He recently returned from a week in Chiapas, Mexico on a doctor's without boarders type medical mission to administer to the indigenous people who are descendants of the Mayans who rarely, if ever have access to doctors. Dr. Buckhorn, his wife and the other medical personal worked tirelessly sometimes seeing over a hundred patients a day. I also have to say that Dr. B's office staff is the best, starting with his receptionist, Cynthia, his nurse and main assistant, Debbie and his nurse practitioner, Usha. Then there's Dr. Buckhorn's office manager and wife, Mirella. She is a very kind and compassionate person who agreed to have Dr. B. see a close friend of mine (who is also a doctor) on one of his days off because of her pain and fatigue issues and the challenge of fighting traffic on a week day. It was worth driving the 24 miles from Temple city to Dr. B's practice in Fullerton. Dr. B's meditation class on Monday night is one of the best kept secrets around. If you're looking for a primary care doctor, look no further! read more