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Dr. Thomas Buchanan, MD

Dr. Thomas Buchanan, MD

Neurology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Buchanan, MD is a neurologist in Vernal, UT and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ashley Regional Medical Center and Rangely District Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 57 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (57 reviews)

Practice

175 N 100 W Ste N104 Vernal, UT 84078
Telehealth available

Dr. Buchanan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Buchanan specializes in the area of Neurology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Buchanan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buchanan

4.4
57 ratings, 32 with a written review
5 star
82%
82%
4 star
2%
2%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
12%
12%

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What an incredible doctor!
Dr. Buchanan really took the time to listen to me and treated me holistically. I have never had a physician look at me as a person rather than a customer. He helped me so much with my migraines and other issues. A true God-send
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Susana Sandoval – May 02, 2024
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He may have been good with other patients. Not me
Rushed visited. Doesn’t take the time to listen. I’m a mental patient for hells sakes. I could die tomorrow and he would be none the wiser. I can’t commicate. I write things down to remember. He after persistent tries, didn’t want to read it. Got a fancy referral to a different person.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Dimentia patient. Vernal – Dec 12, 2023
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Worth the wait!!! Great doctor!
After having a terribly traumatic experience with a different neurologist, I was hesitant to see another when I was referred here. Let me just say, there's a reason I had to wait to see this guy and didn't have to wait for the other guy who works for some company with RH initials in the town of bulldogs... on a grand road. He admitted he didn't have all the answers, was knowledgeable about LONG COVID (first wave long haulers... this guy gets it!) and POTS, and did what he could to help. He asked incredibly thoughtful questions, listened well, and I could tell he was well informed. I drove 7 hours round trip and would gladly do it again. HIGH recommendations! When I asked if it was possibly XYZ I read about on Dr. Google he sent labwork for antibody testing to check just in case. He said he didn't want that to be what was wrong with me, but seemed to respect my quest for answers.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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JDahle – Jul 20, 2023
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Dr. Buchanan has helped me with migraines. He listens to his patients and clearly explains treatment options. Recommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Migraine care – Jun 24, 2023
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So thankful.
Dr. Buchanan has been so helpful in treating my MS. My journey has been difficult, but he has helped me so much. He has an excellent bedside manner and takes the time to really listen to your concerns and helps find a treatment for them. I am so grateful to find an excellent neurologist close to home, so I don’t have to travel far for great care!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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May 13, 2023
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Caring, compassionate Doctor
Dr. Buchanan takes the time to listen about what you are experiencing and what your concerns are. He never makes you feel like he’s in a hurry to get to the next patient. Works with you for a solution and what you are comfortable with.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Apr 22, 2023
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Doc knows what questions to ask. Also gives straight forward understandable answers
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Maria C England – Feb 23, 2023
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Listened well
Dr. Buchanan listened to me explain my ailments without dismissing them as unimportant, which was a huge relief because I’ve seen several doctors before him who would just shrug off my issues. He explained his plan for my treatment well, and gave me the plan in writing so I wouldn’t forget, which I appreciate. He seems very kind, and he was easy to talk to. This was my first appointment so I can only base my review off of that. It did take a little bit in the waiting room before he came in, but that was understandable with him being the only neurologist in all of eastern Utah.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Feb 08, 2023
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Amazing Dr.
I drive 4 hrs. To see Dr. Buchanan he is worth the drive. He listens and he cares. My MS was flaring and I called his office, was told it was over a month out to get in to see him. I scheduled them they called me about 10 minutes later and told me he wanted to see me tomorrow. He worked me in. He’s great.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Caring wonderful Dr. – Feb 02, 2023
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Finally! Someone who listens!
It's taken me years to find Dr. Buchanan! He was the first one who didn't dismiss me, actually ran the necessary tests, and has given me a diagnosis that should have come almost forty years ago! He takes good care of me, makes sure I have everything I need in the way of medications and paperwork, and talks to me in plain English about what is going on with me. I highly recommend him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Jennifer – Jan 15, 2023
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Dr Buchanan is the best in the basin.
Most of my life I had small seizures I didn't know was called petit mal seizures, they really affected me in high school but nobody knew what they were. In my late 30s I started having tonic colonic seizures and was treated like I was faking when I ended up at the hospital after collapsing on the street. My boyfriend and daughter started seeing them and I was tested and they couldn't find anything. Then I ended up in Vernal and the first seizure I had Dr Buchanan found what was causing them and got me on the right kind of medication. I haven't had one since I started seeing Dr Buchanan. He is always very caring and concerned at every appointment I have which is every 6 months. I am thankful for Dr Buchanan and I would refer anyone to see him. They won't regret it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Jenevieve – Jan 06, 2023
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Considerate & thoughtful
2 family members see Dr Buchanan, for different reasons. He and his staff are certain that all questions and/or concerns are addressed. He takes time needed to assure his patients feel confident in understanding all information received each visit. He cares. It shows. A hard thing to find with many other physician offices these days unfortunately. We highly recommended him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Winn/Voss – Dec 07, 2022
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Very Caring Specialist
Dr. Buchanan always listens to my questions. He will take the time to research out answers to any problem or concern that I have. His office staff are friendly and helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Susan Haslem – Nov 12, 2022
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Compassionate and professional
He provided good care and understood the limitations my epilepsy imposed on my ability to function. I’m happy to rely on his services.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Jul 20, 2022
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Dr Buchanan review
Dr Buchanan diagnosed my stroke when test’s didn’t indicate one. He was Professional & very caring. His actions showed his Professionalism. He promptly set everything in motion for me to go to the University Hospital. My follow up with him was just as good. He answered all my questions & helped me to understand what had happened. Do I recommend him? YES!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Kathleen Shoemaker – Jul 16, 2022
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Caring and invested
Dr. Buchanan is exceptional. He has such a knowledge of his area of expertise but yet he isn’t afraid to say I don’t know- let me check on that and get back to you. And he does! I am a COVID LongHauler patient and he has done so much to help me find ways to help me become functional again. He was the first doctor to really listen and try to relieve and improve my health issues. I know he truly cares about me and my health and will do everything he can to help me get back to living my best life. Thank you Dr Buchanan!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Kami Elison – Jun 29, 2022
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genuine concern
I have been seeing doctor Buchanan for over 2 years now.. He has always listened to me and I have felt he is genuinely concerned about my condition and getting me help or improvement.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Alan Howell – May 17, 2022
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Dr Buchanan is very caring, knowledgeable, and is always looking for cutting edge treatments. I see him for multiple conditions. He is an exceptional neurologist.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Jan 14, 2022
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Dr. Buchanan is invested in making sure you receive quality care and that you are helped. He truly cares about his patients and it shows.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Dec 30, 2021
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Dr. Buchanan is a great dr. He listens and helps come up with many options to help that are beyond Medication. We always very listened to when we see him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jess – Dec 15, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr Buchanan has been caring for patients with neurologic disease in the Uintah Basin since 2014.

High Desert Neurology is an independent family owned practice that opened January 2024. Previously, Dr Buchanan was employed by a local hospital in Vernal, Utah. 
  • Neurology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Utah Internal Medicine Internship

    Internship Hospital
  • Clinical Neurophysiology, University Of Utah

    Fellowship Hospital, 2011
  • Neurology, University Of Utah

    Residency Hospital, 2010
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 2006
  • Applied Physiology, Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science

    2002
  • Princeton University - Ab

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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Dr. Buchanan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office175 N 100 W Ste N104 Vernal, UT 84078
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 12:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions
    Rangely district hospital225 Eagle Crest Dr Rangely, CO 81648
    2

    Eastern Utah Neurology

    Office280 N Hospital Dr Ste 5 Price, UT 84501
    3

    Practice

    Uintah Basin Medical Center250 W 300 N Roosevelt, UT 84066
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ashley Regional Medical Center

      150 W 100 N
      Vernal, UT 84078

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      10% lower than the national average

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    • Rangely District Hospital

      225 Eagle Crest Dr
      Rangely, CO 81648
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