Robert A. Buckley, M.D.
Dr. Buckley currently practices orthopedic surgery with a special interest in arthroscopic procedures of the knee and shoulder, as well as total hip and total knee joint replacement, at Muir Orthopedic Specialists.
Dr. Robert Buckley is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons who has 12 years of experience in treating patients. Dr. Buckley performs more than 300 successful orthopedic surgeries annually and he uses this experience and judgment in planning the right treatment for you.
Dr. Buckley began practicing orthopedic surgery in 1992. He attended Northgate High School in Walnut Creek where he was elected Student Body President and was additionally named to the Northgate High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Dr. Buckley completed his undergraduate work at the University of California Berkeley, where he played rugby and JV basketball before graduating with honors.
Dr. Buckley earned his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine, receiving the Roland Starr Award for Excellence in Pediatrics. After completing his internship and residency in orthopedics at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, he returned to Walnut Creek, where he has practiced for 17 years.
My Approach To Orthopedic Treatment
“I do my best to understand my patient’s condition and how it affects their daily living. I strive to provide highly personal and individual care to all of my patients. I have a friendly, professional and efficient staff at Muir Orthopaedic Specialists and take pride in responding to all of our patients’ needs quickly and thoroughly.”
“My goal is to minimize your pain and restore you to comfortable day-to-day functioning as soon as possible.”
“Most orthopedic problems do not require surgery and the treatments I provide are tailored to meet the needs of each patient. In general, I prefer the conservative approach, but for those who need surgery, I try to communicate, inform and make the process as smooth as possible.”
Curriculum Vitae
GROUP AFFILIATION:
Muir Orthopaedic Specialists
OFFICE LOCATIONS:
2405 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
350 John Muir Parkway
Brentwood, CA 94513
EDUCATION:
1981 – University of California at Berkeley, CA. – BS
1987 – University of Nevada, School of Medicine – MD
INTERNSHIP:
1987-1988 – University of Minnesota, General Surgery
RESIDENCY:
1988-1992 – University of Minnesota, Orthopaedic Surgery
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
1994 – American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
HONORS/AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS
Roland W. Starr Award for Excellence in Clinical Pediatrics
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery 1993
Paper: X-ray Diagnosis of Impending Pathologic Fractures of the Proximal Femur
SPECIALTY ORGANIZATIONS:
Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association
California Medical Association
American Medical Association
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:
John Muir Medical Center
Mt. Diablo Medical Center
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Chair, Department of Orthopaedics
John Muir Medical Center