Karin W. Buettner, M.D.

    
Karin W. Buettner, M.D.
 
 

Dr. Buettner has built a successful ob-gyn practice around the needs of women of all ages. She emphasizes individualized medical care, by getting to know the unique qualities of her patients. Among her obstetrical patients, Dr. Buettner takes into account not only the physical changes taking place but the emotional ones, too. She has great interest and expertise in high-risk pregnancies, including multiple births and advanced maternal age. And for women with gynecologic challenges—from birth control to menopause—she is an advocate for disease prevention and optimal well-being. When problems do arise, Dr. Buettner is a skilled surgeon and relies on the multiple resources of her profession to give patients the care they need or to refer them when necessary.

Dr. Buettner is married and has one daughter. When not at work, her family is busy with exercise, travel and church activities. They also enjoy biking, hiking, skiing, cooking, and reading.

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Office Location(s):

St. Mary's Hospital


5875 Bremo Road, Suite 400
Medical Office Building South
Richmond, Virginia   23226
Location Phone: 804/288-4084
Location Fax: 804/282-2601


Primary Specialty:
Obstetrics & Gynecology

Undergraduate Education:
Bachelor of Medical Documentation : 1980
University of Ulm, West Germany
Medical Education:
M.D. : 1988
University of Arizona, 3rd Year Transfer
M.D. : 1986
Summa Cum Laude, University of Ulm, West Germany
Internships:
OB/GYN : 1989
Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia

Residency:
OB/GYN : 1992
Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia

Other Certifications:
Richmond Medical Society and Women in Focus Group - Member

Board Certifications:
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Diplomate : 1994
Recertified 2007
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Fellow

In Practice Since:
1992

Affiliations:
Courtesy : 1998
Memorial Regional Medical Center
Attending : 1992
St. Mary's Hospital, Henrico Doctors' Hospital
Courtesy : 1992
Retreat Hospital

Publications:
Na+ Modulates the Afinity of the Lutropin/Choriogonadatropin Receptor : 1984
Journal of Biochemistry, 259:15078-15084, K. Buettner and M. Ascoli