24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buckway, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Caroline Buckway, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Buckway completed her residency at Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Pediatric Endocrinology; Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Buckway is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buckway’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buckway’s office at (650) 497-8000.
Where did Dr. Buckway go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Oregon Health Sciences Univ Hospital
Residency: Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Pediatric Endocrinology; Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatrics | Stanford University School of Medicine
Medical School: University of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut
Is Dr. Buckway board certified as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Caroline Buckway, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Pediatrics since 1998, American Board of Pediatrics since 2001
What languages does Dr. Buckway speak?
Dr. Buckway and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Buckway typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Buckway diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Buckway. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Buckway typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Caroline Buckway may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Buckway's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Buckway accept my insurance?
Dr. Buckway accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buckway accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Buckway in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
California Water Service Group
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Buckway's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Growth hormone insensitivity associated with a STAT5b mutation
, 2003
Insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 generation as a measure of GH sensitivity
, 2002
The IGF-I generation test revisited: A marker of GH sensitivity
, 2001
Mutation of three critical amino acids of the N-termil domain of IGF
, 2001
Identification of the first patient with a confirmed mutation of the JAK-STAT system
, 2005
Growth hormone insensitivity resulting from post-GH receptor defects
, 2004
Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) parameters and tools for efficacy
, 2004
Growth hormone insensitivity associated with a STAT5b mutation
, 2003
Insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 generation as a measure of GH sensitivity
, 2002
The IGF-I generation test revisited: A marker of GH sensitivity
, 2001
Mutation of three critical amino acids of the N-terminal domain of IGF
, 2001
Genetic defects of the growth hormone-insulin-like growth factor axis
, 2000
What is Dr. Buckway's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buckway's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114026127.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buckway?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buckway
What is Dr. Caroline Buckway's specialty?
Dr. Buckway is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.
Is this Dr. Caroline Buckway affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buckway is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Caroline Buckway accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Caroline Buckway is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Caroline Buckway offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buckway's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Caroline Buckway?
Please contact Dr. Buckway's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Caroline Buckway have?
Dr. Caroline Buckway is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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