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Evan Buxbaum, MD, MPH
Pediatrics
Island Primary Care – Orcas
7 Deye Lane
Eastsound, WA 98245
P: 360.376.2561 or 360.293.3101
F: 360.466.6139
Island Primary Care – M Avenue
2511 M Avenue, Suite B
Anacortes, WA 98221
P: 360.293.3101
F: 360.299.4213
Schedule AppointmentAreas of Professional Interest
I truly love the practice of helping young people stay well, heal and live their fullest lives. Approaching each child both as a unique, whole individual and as an integral part of their family and community systems, I follow a model of care that encompasses their physical as well as mental, emotional and environmental wellbeing. When medical challenges occur I work with families to explore the full spectrum of healing tools, with an emphasis on addressing root causes of disease over simply eliminating symptoms.
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Duke University Medical School
Board Certifications
Board Certified in Pediatrics
Meet the Provider
Hello, I’m Dr. Buxbaum
I’ve been a pediatrician for over 20 years and truly love the practice of helping young people stay well, heal and live their fullest lives. I work a lot with families to ensure that children and adolescents are getting enough good quality sleep, eating healthy, whole-food diets, and getting plenty of exercise and time outdoors. We work a lot on creating a good sleep environment and developing a healthy relationship with electronics. I have a special interest in the effect of developmental trauma on children’s health and well-being. I’m also very interested in the impact of diet, sleep and social connectivity on pediatric health and development. I chose Island Health because I was excited about the tremendous improvements that have been done to the Orcas clinic and am looking forward to providing a medical home to our island residents. After 10 years living in Northern California, my partner Valerie and I are excited to be back on the island.
Patient Testimonials
"Dr. Buxbaum always gives you his full attention and gives you good directions on how to take care of whatever is ailing and what he is prescribing so you feel confident leaving knowing what you need to do."
"I felt Dr. Buxbaum was very informative and spent the entire hour with us. I did not feel rushed and felt he listened to all my concerns. He was very engaged with my grandson. I felt like I was heard for the first time when dealing with our situation."
"Dr. Buxbaum is great! Thorough! Honest! Knowledgeable!"
"Excellent listening, Dr. Buxbaum really interacts with the kids and they feel heard."
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“Dr. Buxbaum always gives you his full attention and gives you good directions on how to take care of whatever is ailing and what he is prescribing so you feel confident leaving knowing what you need to do.”