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Dr. Thomas Buroker, DO

Medical Oncology* Age 82
Dr. Thomas Buroker, DO
5.0 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Thomas Buroker, DO is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Thomas Buroker, DO

Medical Oncology* Age 82
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
56 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Buroker, DO is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Thomas Buroker, DO is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Des Moines, IA and has 56 years experience. They graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Greene County Medical Center, Lucas County Health Center, Mercyone Newton Medical Center, Pella Regional Health Center and UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Buroker has experience treating conditions like Retroperitoneum Cancer, Nausea and Neutropenia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Buroker received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Buroker is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retroperitoneum Cancer
Nausea
Neutropenia
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Nausea
Neutropenia
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Nausea
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Neutropenia
Dehydration
Lung Cancer
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Eye Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Hypothalamus Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Carcinoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Pleura Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Shortness of Breath
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tobacco Use Disorder
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Cancer
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Thoracentesis
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Astrocytoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Cachexia
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Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Coagulation Disorders
Diffuse Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Duodenal Cancer
Fever
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Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroptosis
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Hemophilia A
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukocytosis
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Mast Cell Diseases
Maternal Anemia
Mature T and NK-Cell Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Mycosis Fungoides
Nodular Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Pancytopenia
Parathyroid Cancer
Penile Cancer
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Purpura
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Reticulosarcoma
Salivary Gland Cancer
Schwannoma
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thrombocytosis
Thrush
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Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Immunization Administration

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  • Alliance Select

Locations

  1. 1 Mission Cancer and Blood
    1221 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 282-2921
  2. 2 Office
    300 N 4th Ave E Ste 250, Newton, IA 50208
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 791-4800
  3. 3 Mission Cancer and Blood
    411 Laurel St Ste A300, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-3970
  4. 4 Lucas County Health Center
    1200 N 7th St, Chariton, IA 50049
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Mar 30, 2023
He has proven to be one of the most caring, attentive Doctors I've used in my Prostrate cancer treatment. He & his staff are extremely thorough & practice terrific followup.
D. LANCE COOPER — Mar 30, 2023
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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1968
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
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Internship

Internship
  • Sinai Grace Hospital
    1970
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wayne
    1972
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Buroker, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Buroker's profile.

Dr. Buroker frequently treats the following conditions: Retroperitoneum Cancer, Nausea and Neutropenia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Buroker, DO is affiliated with Greene County Medical Center, Lucas County Health Center, Mercyone Newton Medical Center, Pella Regional Health Center and UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Buroker, DO holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Greene County Medical Center

    1000 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA

  • Lucas County Health Center

    1200 N 7th St, Chariton, IA

  • Mercyone Newton Medical Center

    204 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA

  • Pella Regional Health Center

    404 Jefferson St, Pella, IA

  • UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA