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Mary Ruth  Buchness, MD

Mary Ruth Buchness, MD

Dermatology

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Specialities:

Dermatology

Languages:

English

school Education

Medical School
  • Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 1982
Internship
  • Case Western Reserve University, 1982 - 1983
Residency
  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 1983 - 1986

star Reviews 4.7 Overall Rating | 325 Ratings | 65 Reviews

4.7 Overall Rating | 325 Ratings | 65 Reviews

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

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of St. Luke's University Health Network.

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5.0 RATING

“Will recommend others to this location.”


April 5, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“I will let anyone know how good and professional they are at this location.”


April 5, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Good”


April 4, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Provider was professional and informative”


March 30, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“I have been to doctors for two years for my condition. Dr. Butchness was the first who actually treated my condition accurately.”


March 15, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“A good mix”


March 14, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Felt heard and assisted”


March 14, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“A+”


February 22, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Buchness was very professional, though and explained any questions I had.”


February 15, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Both the resident and doctor were very personable, and both made me feel at ease.”


February 8, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“I enjoyed meeting the staff and they made me feel comfortable in what could have been an uncomfortable situation.”


February 8, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“RECOMMEND TO ALL MY FRIENDS”


January 27, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Great”


January 18, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Great experience”


January 18, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“good Visit with Mary Ruth Buchness, MD”


January 18, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Exceptional care and Dr .Mary Ruth Buchness, MD answered all my questions”


January 11, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Teamwork at its finest at the office of Mary Ruth Buchness, MD”


January 11, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“Staff were very kind and professional.”


January 8, 2026
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5.0 RATING

“This visit with Mary Ruth Buchness, MD was a positive experienced”


December 22, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Great experience with Mary Ruth Buchness, MD and will be going there for all my Derm care. I already have a follow-up appointment in January ”


December 21, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent clinicians and providers. They communicated well, answered all my questions and had an excellent and caring demeanor at the office of Mary Ruth Buchness, MD”


December 21, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Very impressed with Dr and her taking the time to review everything”


December 11, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Recommended this office to my coworkers”


December 7, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I was examined by two doctors very thoroughly.”


December 5, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“My wife has already scheduled herself for an appointment.”


December 5, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Buchness was super! Knowledable and patient.”


November 23, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Very well and attentive.”


November 17, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“It was a great visit. Annual check up.”


November 16, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Appt went very well”


November 16, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Great working team!”


November 14, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr Mary B was awesome”


October 26, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent facility and everyone made me feel comfortable.”


October 25, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Buchness was extremely good at making me feel at ease, she answered all my questions and I have complete trust in her.”


October 25, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Good”


October 5, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Great”


October 5, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr was good!”


September 5, 2025
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4.0 RATING

“It's hard to judge based on the short visit Some of the 20 min was with the both the medical assistant and then the resident so we did not talk much. I do appreciate that she got back to me in a day with questions I had.”


September 2, 2025
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3.3 RATING

“The assistant was great, both when doing my work up, and when the doctor and resident were in the room.”


August 31, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“We would definitely recommend the doctor (Mary Ruth) and staff”


August 30, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“They (both doctors) explained to us what was going on. They were kind to our niece and reassured her”


August 30, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I usually have white coat syndrome when I go to any doctor. But the office was very calming when you walk in and the staff were very nice and helpful. The doctor explained every step she was doing and made me feel very comfortable. I would definitely recommend the doctor, the medical staff and the office staff to family and friends.”


August 14, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Buchness was lovely, decisive and so right!”


August 10, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“It was a pleasant experience - especially because I check my skin religiously, and the little bump I noticed was benign and very common.”


August 3, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Wonderful”


July 31, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Awesome”


July 31, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I was so impressed by the kindness and knowledge of both the doctor and nurse!”


July 26, 2025
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4.7 RATING

“Referral for next procedure promptly on My Chart so I could schedule the next procedure right away.”


July 10, 2025
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4.7 RATING

“With a physician in training in attendance, she was often addressed her before the doctor spoke directly to me. But, Dr Buchness made sure I understood my condition and what the next procedure would be.”


July 10, 2025
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4.0 RATING

“The visit was short and sweet.”


July 2, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Buchness was very knowledgeable , thorough and informative. I like her very much and have referred family and friends to her. She was very sweet and understanding. Her Staff was very nice too!”


June 29, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“She is the first provider to see what was going on with the rash on my back and decide to take action.”


June 28, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“The physician did a great job.”


June 26, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“The provider Dr. Buchner was the best!!!”


June 22, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Great communication, courteous and knowledgeable staff.”


June 22, 2025
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4.9 RATING

“All went well”


June 20, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“This was the first time I went to the dermatologist here. They were very helpful and they understand my issues that I was having so I would recommend them to anybody!”


June 14, 2025
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4.3 RATING

“Timely help for a rash condition on my face. I believed to be eczema.”


June 10, 2025
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4.7 RATING

“My mother wanted a refill on anti-itch cream. I was told that she would need an appointment since she hadn't been there for some time regarding the itching. I'm glad that we went because Dr. Buchness immediately saw what turned out to be a basal cell on my mother.”


June 9, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Very good experience”


June 7, 2025
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4.8 RATING

“Everything went fine and as expected.”


May 27, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Good experience”


May 11, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Everyone I spoke to during my visit was extremely kind and respectful to me. It was a very positive experience for me.”


May 10, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Buchness was thorough and genuinely interested in my concerns.”


May 8, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I was very pleased with the entire experience.”


April 24, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“My experience wit the Doctor,was a VERY rewarding one”


April 19, 2025
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