Charles "Rusty" Buck, DO
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Otolaryngology..., Head and Neck Surgery
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Charles "Rusty" Buck, DO
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Otolaryngology..., Head and Neck Surgery
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Locations of Charles "Rusty" Buck, DO
Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Ear, Nose and Throat
50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Bldg I, Ste 206, Waco, TX, 76712
6639.5 mi
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- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Dr. Buck was born and raised in Tulsa, OK. He first came to Waco as a freshman at Baylor University. After completion of a B.A. in religion, he was in
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| Geriatrics |
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| Medical School: DO, College of Osteopathic Medicine of OSU (2011) |
| Residency: Pediatrics, Oregon Health & Science University - OHSU (2012) |
| Internship: Otolaryngology & Facial Plastic Surgery, Oklahoma State University Medical Center (2013) |
| Residency: Otolaryngology & Facial Plastic Surgery, Oklahoma State University Medical Center (2016) |
| Education: Oklahoma State University Medical Center (2016) |
| Certifications |
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| Otolaryngology- American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
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Reviews (346) for Charles "Rusty" Buck, DO
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.6 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.7 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.7 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.7 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 4.8 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider |
Patient Comments**
| 5.0 | Mar 13, 2025 | The staff and Dr Buck all were very professional! | |
| 5.0 | Mar 6, 2025 | Very professional, kind, and caring | |
| 4.8 | Feb 26, 2025 | Very informative, Listened well, Great personality! | |
| 5.0 | Feb 19, 2025 | Love him | |
| 5.0 | Feb 19, 2025 | Great doctor and very personable | |
| 5.0 | Feb 19, 2025 | Great | |
| 4.8 | Feb 13, 2025 | Very pleasant and welcoming. Very informative to understand my situation. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 12, 2025 | Very good with information and bedside manner! | |
| 5.0 | Feb 9, 2025 | Dr Buck is great. He always has time to talk to me and my husband and addresses our concerns. His staff is proficient and professional. Everyone is cordial and understanding. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 8, 2025 | Very friendly and gentle with my daughter. He took the time to explain the care plan and answer questions. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 7, 2025 | Dr. Buck is great with kids. He is kind and professional. He took excellent care of my daughter. He is a phenomenal doctor. | |
| 4.8 | Feb 6, 2025 | Very personable and took time to answer all my questions | |
| 5.0 | Feb 6, 2025 | Dr. Buck and his staff is the best | |
| 5.0 | Feb 6, 2025 | There was no long wait time .And he diagnosed my issue so quickly | |
| 4.8 | Feb 5, 2025 | Courteous, polite and very informative | |
| 4.9 | Feb 5, 2025 | Got in quick with a Doctor who listened and asked questions. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 31, 2025 | Dr Buck is a great Dr. He is professional and has genuine compassion. Scale of 1 to 10 he's a 15. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 30, 2025 | DR Buck completely repaired my sinuses, septum & removed polyps. I've never had more clear breathing! I'm glad I had the surgery, it greatly improved my life! | |
| 3.8 | Jan 30, 2025 | Dr. Buck and his staff are friendly, courteous, and willing to take the time to answer questions. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 27, 2025 | He was so kind and attentive, answered all my questions! Looked at my past records, made suggestions , and didnt rush! | |
| 5.0 | Jan 24, 2025 | He liistened to me and made me feel very comfortable with my visit | |
| 5.0 | Jan 24, 2025 | Dr. Buck is knowledgable and always friendly and good about answering questions. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 23, 2025 | Wait time was minimal. The doctor was prompt, friendly, and efficient. Easily identified and diagnosed the problem. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 23, 2025 | Rey efficient in their work | |
| 4.8 | Jan 23, 2025 | He listened. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 22, 2025 | The staff was very friendly and the doctor was very easy to talk to. | |
| 4.8 | Jan 22, 2025 | Very professional and kind. | |
| 4.0 | Jan 21, 2025 | Very efficient. | |
| 4.8 | Jan 21, 2025 | He was knowledgeable, he didn't suggest things unless they were necessary and he cared | |
| 4.5 | Jan 15, 2025 | No complaints | |
| 5.0 | Jan 15, 2025 | Explained test results to patient | |
| 5.0 | Jan 13, 2025 | Was very professional, nice and explained things great to us. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 11, 2025 | He is thorough l, easy to talk to and expresses care in your concerns | |
| 5.0 | Jan 10, 2025 | Doctor buck performed the deviated septum surgery and eustation tube angioplasty with such expertise. He also did not hesitate to provide me with a strong level of medication for the pain I experienced directly after the surgery. Dr Buck also has very good bedside manners and explained all the details, plus answered any questions I had. He made me feel at ease about the surgery and confident it would resolve the issues at hand. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 9, 2025 | Great listener and was impressed with how prepared he was for my visit | |
| 5.0 | Jan 4, 2025 | Dr. Buck is friendly, made me feel comfortable and explained everything | |
| 5.0 | Jan 1, 2025 | Caring and kind, not rushed. Explains procedures and results. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 26, 2024 | Great caring doc | |
| 5.0 | Dec 25, 2024 | The exam was thorough and the treatment plan was very helpful | |
| 5.0 | Dec 24, 2024 | Doctor had a great bedside manner. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 24, 2024 | He is straight forward with the issues that anyone has and comes up with good solutions to those issues to get you feeling better. | |
| 4.5 | Dec 22, 2024 | Very straight up provider and explains things to you in layman's terms and I like that | |
| 5.0 | Dec 21, 2024 | Dr. Buck is very knowledgeable and courteous. I feel I have had a through exam when I leave. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 18, 2024 | He's knowledgeable, reassuring, and confident. I appreciated his input and working with me so that I could make an informed decision after trials of more conservative treatments | |
| 5.0 | Dec 12, 2024 | He is both professional and compassionate. | |
| 4.8 | Dec 12, 2024 | Very professional | |
| 5.0 | Dec 12, 2024 | Dr. Buck is very personable & leaves you feeling like he's really concerned about your issues. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 28, 2024 | The doctor was very helpful in all aspects and he was very pleasant! | |
| 4.8 | Nov 27, 2024 | I have seen Dr. Buck in the past and also refer to him as a provider. I love his frankness and explains the treatment plan well. I always get great feedback from patients regarding Dr. Buck also. | |
| 4.8 | Nov 25, 2024 | Kind, but factual. Explained my condition so that I understood it well. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 23, 2024 | Is a polite Dr, spoke calmly so my toddler didn't get scared and explained everything as he examined my child | |
| 5.0 | Nov 23, 2024 | Thorough and efficient | |
| 5.0 | Nov 22, 2024 | First time seeing him. Liked him right off. Very informative | |
| 5.0 | Nov 22, 2024 | Very professional and knowledgeable. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 20, 2024 | To my satisfaction, Dr. Buck is an outstanding ENT who offers the most experience and knowledge. It's wonderful to see that he is aware of my prior procedures. Anyone looking for an exceptional ENT referral should contact him, in my opinion. | |
| 4.8 | Nov 20, 2024 | Professional and straight to the point | |
| 5.0 | Nov 16, 2024 | Great care! | |
| 5.0 | Nov 14, 2024 | He is the best and very caring | |
| 4.2 | Nov 12, 2024 | Caring, knowledgeable. Recognized my serious ear issue and ordered tests immediately. While issue is ongoing and a referral has been made, he has responded to all my needs and hopefully will continue since I cannot see my referral for 5 months even with my issue being somewhat serious. | |
| 4.5 | Nov 10, 2024 | Great | |
| 5.0 | Nov 1, 2024 | Dr. Buck and his staff are always very courteous and efficient | |
| 4.5 | Oct 31, 2024 | Nice people answered all my questions | |
| 4.4 | Oct 30, 2024 | Professional and courteous | |
| 5.0 | Oct 28, 2024 | Was very professional and friendly | |
| 5.0 | Oct 26, 2024 | Dr. Buck is the best by far | |
| 5.0 | Oct 26, 2024 | All smiles and we felt welcomed. Made sure of our comfort while we had a short wait. Evening explained as the doctor worked. Great job team. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 21, 2024 | He's Patient, considerate And understanding of children's feelings. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 18, 2024 | I have been seeing Dr Buck for several years and have total confidence in him. | |
| 4.1 | Oct 12, 2024 | Dr. Buck is very knowledgeable and kind. He speaks directly to my children on their level. My only complaint is how rushed he always seems. It's difficult to ask questions when he's inching towards the door. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 11, 2024 | Excelent | |
| 5.0 | Oct 10, 2024 | Everyone was friendly and very professional | |
| 5.0 | Oct 10, 2024 | Good visit with Dr buck | |
| 5.0 | Oct 9, 2024 | Great | |
| 4.8 | Oct 9, 2024 | Very professional and caring | |
| 5.0 | Oct 5, 2024 | Answered all my questions very polite and cleaned his hands thoroughly threw out the visit it made me feel very comfortable | |
| 5.0 | Oct 4, 2024 | Our visit was information that I need | |
| 4.5 | Oct 3, 2024 | The provider and staff were all amazing! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 1, 2024 | GreatProfessional |
*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
**Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.