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Dr. Peter Buckley, MD

Dr. Peter Buckley, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Buckley, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Belfast, ME and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Frisbie Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

23532 Belfast, ME 04915

Make an Appointment

(603) 609-6260

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Buckley is affiliated with Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Dover, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Buckley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buckley

4.1

9 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
78%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
22%
22%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Dec 23, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Vin M in Dover, NH – Nov 13, 2017
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Elaine in Dover, NH – May 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Peter Buckley, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Belfast, ME and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Frisbie Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

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  • Center For Athletes University Okla College Med

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • University Fla College Med

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • Ri Hospital Brown University

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • Rhode Island Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • University Of Vermont Larner College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
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Locations

Practice

Office23532 Belfast, ME 04915
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

    789 Central Ave
    Dover, NH 03820
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Frisbie Memorial Hospital

    11 Whitehall Rd
    Rochester, NH 03867

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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