Meet Dr. Lisa Buckmiller
Dr. Lisa Buckmiller is a pediatric otolaryngologist at Cook Children's Hospital, specializing in general pediatric otolaryngology and subspecializes in the management/surgery of patients with cleft lip/palate and vascular birthmarks. Dr. Buckmiller completed her undergraduate training in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Cruz; and went on to do her medical training at the University of California, Irvine College of Medicine, and her residency in Otolaryngology at the University of California, Davis in Sacramento. She then accomplished her fellowship training in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Arkansas Children's Hospital, and continued on as faculty from 2002-2012. Dr. Buckmiller's main interest is in excellence in patient care and she directed two multidisciplinary teams, including the Cleft Lip & Palate Team as well as the Vascular Anomalies Team while on faculty at Arkansas Children's Hospital. In 2005, she was awarded the Benjamin & Milton Endowed Chair in Pediatric Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for her work to better the lives of children with facial deformities.
Dr. Buckmiller then moved to San Antonio, Texas to lead the Pediatric Otolaryngology team at the Children's Hospital of San Antonio as Chief of the division from 2012 - 2021 and was also appointed an Associate Professor with the Baylor College of Medicine. She was instrumental in building a team of physicians that provided comprehensive care in pediatric ENT care in the area. She also directed the vascular anomalies multidisciplinary team and was an active cleft surgeon in San Antonio.
She is dedicated to serving overseas on medical missions several times a year and performs surgeries for both cleft lip/palate as well as hemangiomas and vascular malformations on these trips. She received the Gray Humanitarian Award from SENTAC (Society for ENT advances in children) for her efforts overseas.
She is board certified and is an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies, American Cleft Palate Association, and the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology.
When not at work she enjoys camping, traveling, church activities and spending time with family. Her daughter, Anna, was adopted from China and was one of her patients before she was adopted. Anna was born with a facial vascular birthmark and she required numerous reconstructive procedures. She is now healthy, confident and is studying to be nurse with interests to continue traveling with her mom on mission trips.
Services
- Cleft lip/palette repair
- Laser/surgery for vascular anomalies
- Osa surgery
- Adenotonsillectomy
- Ear tubes
- Removal head and neck masses
- Branchial cleft anomalies
- Thyroglossal duct cysts
- Biopsies
Reviews
Average rating:
Questions were addressed |
4.8
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Provider explained things clearly |
4.8
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.8
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.8
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What our families say
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July 16, 2024
Dr. Buckmiller is amazing! I appreciate her listening to my concerns about my sons disability and what that means for surgery
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July 10, 2024
The doctor was very thorough and straight to the point with answering our questions. There was no beating around the bush and I love doctors like that.
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July 05, 2024
Great communication, sincere, kind and prompt!
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June 23, 2024
The receptionists, nurse and primary doctor were so sweet! From the minute we arrived, every single person greeted us and made us feel welcomed!
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June 09, 2024
The doctor was very personable, professional, and caring.
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May 14, 2024
Dr. Buckmiller was very thorough, and explained everything in very detailed terms. She never seemed rushed to get to the next appointment, and she heard our concerns in a supportive way.
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May 10, 2024
Amazing doctor
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May 10, 2024
Dr Buckmiller was one of the best doctors I have had the pleasure of meeting.
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May 07, 2024
Love cooks and Dr. Buckmiller
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May 03, 2024
Dr. Buckmiller was very efficient and personable! She did a great job getting my son to warm up to her and I'm thankful that she checked my son's speech sounds.
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May 01, 2024
Dr. Buckmiller thoroughly explained everything and even offered extra help for my older son while my younger son was being evaluated. Nurse staff was extra patient and kind as well!
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May 01, 2024
Dr. Buckmiller and her nurse staff was very thorough in explaining and allowing me to view the procedure. She even had a nurse play with my older child while my 6 month old was having a procedure completed which really helped out. Dr. Buckmiller and staff were compassionate and thorough during the entire process and she took time to explain the process and next steps. We appreciate how caring and patient this practice was with my two children!
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April 29, 2024
Dr. Buckmiller took the time to listen to us. She didn't make us feel dismissed.
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April 27, 2024
The team were great
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April 26, 2024
From the 1st day, day of evaluation, operation, post operation, check-up appointments and medical re-check-up exlente team of the otolaryngology clinic of the hospital, excellent service, even the valet parking staff!
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April 26, 2024
To Dr Lisa Buckmiller and in the last appointment, to the Doctors/nurses who did my son's hearing exam, all very professional, patient, and cordial to my son and me, I would highly recommend them
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April 25, 2024
Excellent communication
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April 05, 2024
The nurse and specialists all had such great bedside manner. They were thorough in explaining matters and made us feel comfortable.
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March 30, 2024
All of the staff was amazing, and incredibly friendly.
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March 11, 2024
Dr Buckmiller is great!! She listens and genuinely is concerned about your child's health
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March 07, 2024
The whole staff was wonderful I was comfortable and at ease.
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February 29, 2024
Dr. Buckmiller is just awesome.
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February 22, 2024
Dr buckmiller it's awesome, detailed, caring, and understanding
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February 22, 2024
All good experiences
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January 17, 2024
Dr. Buckmiller
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January 17, 2024
Dr. Buckmiller was so warm and caring about my son. It was our first time meeting her and she was very thorough about his treatment and upcoming procedure. I'm very happy with todays appointment experience!
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January 17, 2024
Immediately loved Dr. Buckmiller, so glad we're continuing with her.
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January 04, 2024
My son was pleased with the consultation and possible adjustments that can be made. We appreciate Dr. Buckmiller showing care and concern for our son, and educating us on treatment possibilities.
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January 04, 2024
Dr Buckmiller was our son's provider many years ago, and we were so pleased that we located her to provide any adjustments needed, since he's grown the past 10+ years.
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November 10, 2023
Dr BuckmillerAnd Child specialist, Mimi
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November 10, 2023
My appreciation to Dr. Buckmiller and Ms. Mimi, both professionals ease my child's anxiety with her Doctor's visit. This is the first time she enjoyed her appointment especially while Doctor Is examining her. From an anxious kid at the start of visit to a very happy, excited kid Leaving the clinic. Dr. Buckmiller spent sufficient time to diagnose and explain to us my child's condition and answers all our concerns, we also appreciate that she is not on the computer while talking to us like doctors usually do. Very knowledgeable. Her concern to our child Is commendable. I would give more than 5 stars for both of them.
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October 27, 2023
Our attending Doctor was very kind and left us very well informed. She answered each question carefully and full of detail . I feel very comfortable with what we discussed.
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October 27, 2023
I arrived early and the staff was able to see me early as well. I waited for less than one minute and they called me back.
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October 18, 2023
All the nurses and the people who checked his hearing very nice and professional
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October 13, 2023
I would like to recognize and thank the patience and care that had the Doctors / nurses who did the hearing exam, excellent service ...
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October 13, 2023
The Doctor had a very good attitude and availability to answer all my questions..
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October 12, 2023
The doctor has good bedside manner. We appreciate how she took out time to explain our options and next steps
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October 04, 2023
I just want to say we love Dr. Lisa Buckmiller. She is amazing and I would recommend her to anyone.
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September 21, 2023
Professional and did not take long.
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September 21, 2023
Dr buckmiller was great.
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September 07, 2023
Olga for being patient with me when I could be a little dramatic with questions and concerns about my child's procedures. Even though my concerns were minor, they were big to me and she took the time to check on it and give me a response in a timely manner.
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August 23, 2023
No negative comments only positive. Everyone from registration to check in to cls who was very calm when (patient) didn't want to go into the exam room, Dr. Buckmiller as well was patient with her, asking for additional support when absolutely necessary. Very respectful of her special needs. We'll see you guys in September. Thank you for the wonderful care at Cook Children's.
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August 23, 2023
Child life specialists were all very good and patient.
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August 20, 2023
Staff was friendly and informative
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August 20, 2023
Dr. Buckmiller was excellent, as was her nurse
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August 10, 2023
Great facility very impressed
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August 10, 2023
The doctor was great. Check in was great. Registration was great, valet parking attendant was great.
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July 26, 2023
Friendliness of all the staff and they speak to you in your language you need
Education
- Medical School:
- University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA (1990-1994)
- Residency:
- University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA (1996-2000)
- Fellowship:
- Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, AR (2000-2002)
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network, American Academy of Otolaryngology, International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies, American Cleft Palate Association, and the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology.
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