About

Stephen J. Buckner, APRN, specializes in internal medicine. Training: • Medical Education: Master of Science in Nursing - University of Tennessee at Knoxville (2013)

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Expertise

Education

  • University of Tennessee at Knoxville

    Medical Education, Master of Science in Nursing, 2013


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English
Gender
Male

Reviews

4.90 out of 5 4.9 of 5 stars — 140 Ratings, 18 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

provider listened carefully 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider gave easy to understand instruction 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider knew important medical history 4.60 out of 5 (4.6)
provider showed concern 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider spent enough time with you 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider rating 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider explained things clearly 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
likelihood of recommending this provider 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider included you in decisions 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider showed respect for what you said 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider discussed treatment options 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/27/2026

Good experience

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/20/2026

Everything good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/13/2026

I will go here till the day I die

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/28/2026

My nurse practitioner is always great at explaining and answering all my concerns

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/24/2026

Stephen Buckner is the real deal. I trust his judgement and suggestion. Full confidence in him.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/14/2026

Great experience

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/30/2026

Stephen buckner is a very pleasant young man to converse with about your health, and he is well concerned about his patience

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/17/2026

Staff is always professional and polite.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/24/2026

I greatly appreciate how Dr Buckner listens to me and let's me be a part of my care and not just tell me what I need to do, take etc. He actually listens and works with me. That's hard to find anymore.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/23/2026

Very good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/09/2026

Buena.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/07/2026

Listens well and is very knowledgeable. Would recommend to family and friends.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/28/2026

Again everything went smooth and I was happy

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/25/2026

All went great

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/24/2026

I always feel very comfortable and assured with Buckner

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/21/2026

Dr Buckner was very thorough and listened to all of my concerns. He was very kind and supportive.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/19/2026

Satisfied

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/19/2026

Excellent


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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