Dr. Dennis Buchanan is an awful doctor and I'm shocked he still has a license. His poor judgement led to my labor extending beyond 55 hours despite multiple nurses requesting I get a c section. Since it was a catholic hospital at the time (St. Jude in Fullerton) they have very low c section rates and "pride themselves" of that. This resulted in my child having a severe stroke due to the labor stress and now has life long disabilities that he has been in therapy for over the years. The next day after my delivery Dr. Buchanan visited me and said "oh he probably just has meningitis". Since he was the on call doctor I had no choice but to have him deliver my baby. I sincerely hope all women choose another doctor he caused life long issues to my child due to his neglect. read more

Dr. Buchanan delivered my third unfortunately. If I had to recommend an OBGYN for prenatal from St Jude women's clinic in Fullerton it would be anyone BUT Dr. Buchanan. He dismisses serious health concerns and throws in that his wife delivered triplets therefore I'll be fine. Voiced my previous high risk condition and "don't worry" so I didn't worry I moved along and sure enough I was suffering from a high risk condition again. After being admitted to hospital I was never once checked up on by him until it was time to deliver - he happened to be the on call OBGYN just my luck - "Whoopi!" (Sarcastic tone) I'm glad I'm don't dealing baby is now healthy. I did meet the other OBG's while I was in the hospital and I wondered why couldn't I have been on of their prenatal patience Dr Gray was so attentive, professional and showed he cared. May you not have to deal with what I did and how I did. read more

Dennis J. Buchanan, MD - Obstetricians & Gynecologists Near Me - Fullerton, California

By far he is the worst doctor Ever. First, he doesn't really care about his patients. He says one thing and 5 munutes later denies he said it. I saw him for a serious postmenopausal issue which I had been dealing with for 8 months. All he did was refer me to anothet dr Then behind my back he calls that dr and tells him all about me I had made it clear that I was not going to see that dr. A couple months ago I got a call from a dr. I never heard of. He referred me to that dr. without even consulting me. This guy is a busy body, back stabbing loser. Find so.eone else. read more

He has been my doctor for 14 years ! Helped through 2 pregnancies and delivered my baby girl . He is professional , kind and knowledgeable. I trust his judgment and expertise read more

Love this doctor!! He takes the time to listen to you and really takes the time during your appointment. Love how he makes it a priority to see all his patients each appointment, rather than pushing you off onto a nurse practitioner. He is extremely knowledgeable, I'm so happy I switched over to him! Can't say enough good things about this doctor. Would definitely recommend!! All the staff is friendly and helpful. Love how this office sees you on time and doesn't have you waiting around in the waiting room, your typically seen on time each time! read more

I hate to give any clinician bad review. Clinic visit is a teamwork of management, check in person, MA, and provider. Check in was quick. MA was rude (Adriana ?was her name perhaps). People who comes to clinic are usually in some sort of discomfort. She looked like she hates patients, no eye contacts when talking to you, everything is rushed ...I hope she is only a temp there. I can't imagine any clinic wants to hire someone that hates her job! The doctor is ....maybe he is overworked?! Maybe he is "numbed" to patient's symptoms after all these years. Who knows. I hate to judge. It is a Woman Health clinic and we are going in for female issues. No pelvic tray was set up in the room. The MA rushed in at last min during exam...and could someone closed the exam door after you leave?! I need privacy to change. Overall a sense I bothered them today. Probably won't return for any medical issues again. read more

This review is for the MA/nurse of Dr. Dennis Buchanan. I have been a patient for more than 10 years, and this was the first time I experienced a cold/ discourteous/ no smile attitude from the nurse/MA, but I don't want to put her name here. The Dr's office should be able to know who she is with this hint: I had a routine wellness appointment on Nov 10th, 2022, at 3:40pm, the MA/nurse is tall, has long straight black hair tied up and wear glasses. St. Jude Medical Group normally have nice and courteous staffs, I was pretty shocked with this latest experience. Hopefully this review helps. read more

Dennis Buchanan is still a poor example of a gynecologist. We found several other websites with really bad reviews. Too bad Stm Jude can't keep up with the times and start gauging customer feedback. I received more than a few thank you messages from people on Yelp saying he was not good for them or their families. read more

Dr Buchanan delivered both my boys (who are now 17 and 19). I've been his patient since I was 16. He helped me make it through an amazingly difficult second pregnancy. He has an amazing bedside manner, kind, attentive and always has a smile. I highly recommend! read more

Dr Buchanan is a good Gyn and he is always polite and mannerly, He even came in on a Sunday to the hospital to do a procedure on me, Everything in his office is clean and orderly, Good staff with follow through. read more

Just came home from ER at St. Jude Fullerton, 9/13/19. Was told "on call" obgyn refused to see me as he "felt" my situation was not an emergency?? How does he know I felt??? Because my vitals were in the norm?? Smh...he shouldn't be "on call" if he's going to pick and choose who he wants to see. But St. Jude will still get paid by my insurance no doubt. It will be the last time too. Shame on you St. Jude for having "non dependable Dr.'s on Call and not helping me with my situation. Very unprofessional and I'm very disappointed. read more

I tell friends to run from this office when I hear they are pregnant! Dr. Buchanan delivered my second baby. After I shared some of my concerns with complications I was having, he also delivered such one-liners as, "My wife had FIVE children. You'll be fine," effectively dismissing my concerns and sharing that he couldn't have cared less. I voiced that I had had PPD after my first pregnancy and that I was concerned that it would return, noting that it could be worse the second time around. Rather than offer to watch me for signs, to put a note in my chart for this, to have a prescription ready to handle this issue, he simply shrugged it off. PPD can be VERY serious resulting in injury - permanent or otherwise - to mother or child. I think that any dr. who has cracked open ANY medical publication in the last, oh, I don't know, TEN years, would be aware of this. I am left to assume that he either does not care to keep up with the times (something that I find in more and more doctor's offices) or he simply didn't care. I had a c-section and had asked that Vicodin NOT be given to me after the surgery because of previous horrendous reactions I had had to the drug. I specifically asked that this be written in my file. The first drug brought to me following my surgery was Vicodin. When I left the hospital, I was handed a prescription for Vicodin to take home with me. I, for the third time, explained the situation and had to wait an additional two hours - bags packed, dressed to go home - for the nurses to track someone down who could write the correct prescription. In addition, the "girl" at the front desk was rude and obnoxious. She refused to explain anything to me when I inquired about policies or asked about dates fro appointments. She instead, would snap answers, give obnoxious retorts ("Well, alrighty then!), roll her eyes, and be otherwise impatient and useless. RUN FAST FROM THIS OFFICE! THEY ARE ANYTHING BUT PROFESSIONAL! read more

All the doctors in this medical group are great and I highly recommend them. Dr. Buchanan delivered both of my children via C-Section (first one was unplanned, and second was scheduled). During my first pregnancy, I was going primarily to another Dr in the group, but when it was time for me to deliver, she was not in the hospital (the Drs each have their specific days when they are scheduled either in the office or L&D in the hospital), but Dr. Buchanan was. During my second pregnancy, I had the majority of my office visits with Dr. B, and although office visits are pretty quick (10-15 minutes) he was very patient, informative, thorough, and friendly. I never had any questions left unanswered, and I never felt like he was trying to hurry through my appointment. Dr. B made me feel very well cared for, especially because he showed concern for my comfort, in addition to mine and my baby's well being and development. I most definitely recommend him, and especially this medical group of OB/GYNs. I know that when some people pick an OB, they want one specific doctor that they visit their entire pregnancy, who will also be the same one to deliver their baby. But in reality, its not always possible unless you have a planned delivery. I had this fear during my first pregnancy--- that I would get to know a doctor and then end out delivering with someone whom I was unfamiliar with. My advice for this is to maybe allow yourself to have an office visit with a few of the doctors, so you at least get to meet them and are able to put a face with their name. I did this, and felt so much more comfortable. Best of luck to you! read more

Had my first visit ever with Dr. Buchanan. His office is on the second floor of this medical building about one block from St. Jude Medical Center. My sister referred me to him. When I walked in, there was only one other patient in the waiting room. I was greeted by a staff member and they were pretty nice. I filled out forms and waited oh but 10-15 minutes before I was called in. I waited for only 10 minutes before Dr. Buchanan came into my room. He was very friendly, and personable. I have never had a male physician before and was a bit nervous; but Dr. Buchanan was really nice and made me feel at ease. I found him very easy to talk to, knowledgeable and I did not feel at all apprehensive about talking about really personal things. What was nice is that I did not at all feel like I was being rushed and he took the time to answer all my questions and address my concerns. I would definitely recommend him to other women searching for an OB-GYN doc. :) One last thing. I took one star away for the fact that I had to park in the parking structure and they charge $2 for every half hour. :( I ended up paying $4 bucks. SHEESH! read more

I had a great experience with Dr. Buchanan, so I'm not sure why he does not have more stars. He makes sure to answer all of your questions and is very knowledgeable. read more

Dr. Buchanan was wonderful during my pregnancies with both children. I first began seeing him during my second trimester with my first son. I had just moved back home abruptly from after living in Seattle for 18 months and needed an OB ASAP. My best friend recommended Medical Center for Women with the comment that "ALL the doctors in that practice are great." She was absolutely right. I was in very bad shape when I first began visiting Dr. Buchanan and he was patient, open-minded and also cooperative with some other doctors I was under care with at UCLA. He was very kind, patient and understanding when I suffered a chemical pregnancy the following year, making sure to answer every question until I was satisfied and clear on what happened. When I became pregnant last year, he saw me through the pregnancy with his usual great care. He rarely makes his patients wait very long. He is very quick but thorough. If you have questions, though, he will definitely take the time to answer them until you're satisfied. I also love that he rarely orders unnecessary tests. His office staff is wonderful, friendly and helpful, with the exception of the billing department who are extremely rude and seem to have a chip on their shoulder for no reason. I don't like unnecessary rudeness. If I'm fortunate enough to have another child, I will definitely return to Dr. Buchanan for my pregnancy needs and will continue to see him for Gyn reasons. read more

I have no complaints about dr Buchanan. I came to see him when I was right about entering my second trimester. He's very attentive and made me feel very comfortable and well informed throughout my whole pregnancy. The only thing I was disappointed with was he wasn't available when I went into delivery, but the lady who did deliver me was just as attentive and nice as buchanan. He's a good Dr and I will be going back to him from now on. Good gynecologist are hard to find just like hair dressers, when you find one its hard not to try and spread the word. read more

Dr Buchanan is found to be one of the Men I trust with my well being ! He is Awesome! He makes you feel so comfortable you forget your on Stirrups (lol) I was recommended by a family member who talked highly about him. I found out how true her description and knowledge of his field that was. As a women we feel embarrassed and wont discuss certain issues with our doctors , but talking to him was so easy as his answers all made sense. He takes his time & explains the process to the never ending women's body :) He has performed 2 surgeries on me , following up at the hospital and even calling me at home . His office staff was quick to respond and provide me with Excellent care before and after recovery . I still have issues but will go back to see Dr B as its one less thing I will have to worry about . Thank you so very much . read more

A true pro with my wife and our first child! Our labor was a lengthy process but my spouse trusted and wanted Dr Buchanan when it became "go" time for the delivery. Thanks for your information and details.....Go Irish!! read more

Terrible bedside manner. I had a few traumatic experiences with Dr. Buchanan and his staff. My daughter had a DNC a week after she miscarried. We waited and waited, as we were told, for him to brief us afterward and he never showed up. A few days later, my daughter recovering and resting, his staff called her and me multiple times and then my mother saying there was an emergency and we had to get into the office by 5 before they closed and it was around 4:30. Fighting traffic to get there on time, the doctor casually said everything looked okay and she had to schedule an appointment for lab work. That was an emergency???? I asked him if he knew that my son had been killed a few months prior and he said he knew something about that. No condolences, just a blank look as I explained how shocking it is to get such an alarming call for no valid reason. I explained to him that my mind was thinking the whole time that something grave was happening to my daughter. No sensitivity, no apologies, just that she had to schedule an appointment for lab work. Today, I responded to a message from Karen about an emergency with my daughter. I'd been at Esalen in Big Sur where there is no phone reception. I explained that my daughter's number had not been changed and that them leaving messages about an emergency just about gives me a heart attack. No apologies, just a hang up. WTF? My opinion is that these people have no sensitivity. Find another doctor to handle these sensitive situations. You never know what you might be going through and the way your doctor treats you is important. read more

I had planned for a home birth with my midwife, but after 14 hours at home, I could not stop severe back spasms that kept happening during and in between contractions. I got very very fortunate when the OB on call at the hospital when I went in was Dr. Buchanan. He is amazing! Wonderful bedside manner, very gentle when he checked me and when I requested for him to break my waters at 9cm. He came and checked on me three times in the 6 hours I was in labor at the hospital, and was wonderful while I was pushing. He answered all my concerns about the hospital delivery- wanting to catch the baby with him, not cutting the cord until it stopped pulsing entirely, letting me keep my placenta, no pitocin unless I hemorrhaged, immediate skin to skin, and delayed stats on the baby. He was so nice about it all, and had no negativity about my coming from an attempted home birth. Even though the nurses that night were awful, he was very laid back and respectful. Ladies- if you want to go natural in the hospital, aren't a home birth candidate, or just want a joyful Doctor delivering your baby, Dr. Buchanan is the guy!! read more

Not impressed with Dr. Buchanan's recommendations, diagnosis, or bedside manners. He dismissed all my birth control side effects and concerns. He insisted that I go to physical rehabilitation without a proper diagnosis. Overall, I was very disappointed with this office. I ended picking up all my medical records and going elsewhere. I was properly diagnosed at my new gynecologist's office, had surgery, and feel so much better! If I would have followed his recommendations Id be going to physical therapy without a diagnosis and still in a lot of pain. read more

I only saw him once for my routine care. During our visit I told him about a problem I occasionally experience but was not currently experiencing. He told me if I have the problem occur to come see him on the day it occurs. About a year later the issue arose and I called the office, there is a very lengthy recording to get through. When a human being finally got on the line I explained what he told me to do. After explaining over and over my situation, answering all her questions and my finally directing the office person to check what he documented The office person looked in my chart and read to me where he documented that I should come in if the issue arose. She interpreted the note to say I had to make an appointment. The problem doesn't wait around for an appointment. It just disappears and I never know what it is. When I called it was a very lengthy recording which is really off putting. I was put on hold several times. And eventually realized that I wasn't going to get to be seen. He apparently says things to make the patient feel warm and fuzzy but has no intention of really taking care of the patient. I will not go back to him. I hope to find a physician that means what he/she says and really cares about my needs. read more

Dr. B was my OBGYN for both babies. He listens and is very polite. Dr. Buchanan was the only Doctor who believed that I could have a VBAC. He worked his magic after I was in labor for 24 hours and baby was stuck. He made my dreams of a vaginal delivery come true. The other doctors there didn't think I could do it and kept pushing the C-section on me, just like they did the first time around. Dr. B is my angel. I will forever be grateful. read more