Katherine Buesser, M.D. is a board eligible orthopaedic surgeon and orthopaedic traumatologist. She received her undergraduate degree in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and earned her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. She completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, where she was Orthopaedic Chief Resident.
Katherine Buesser, M.D. is a board eligible orthopaedic surgeon and orthopaedic traumatologist. She received her undergraduate degree in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and earned her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. She completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, where she was Orthopaedic Chief Resident.
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Love her…. She is personable, honest with you, very knowledgeable, and just caring and easy to talk to.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Absolutely the best!!!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
She said she was making DONALD her friend
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Very knowledgeable and approachable. Her team seemed to work very well together. That says a lot about her.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Phenomal Dr. Right here!! She is the best by far!!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Buesser is amazing. She took the time to answer and explain all of my questions. She and her staff are friendly and give you family like care. I highly recommend her.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
She did amazing job on my surgery.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2026
We love Dr Buesser she’s always very Polite n Friendly we love how Compassionate she is toward her Clients
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
I wanna say thank you Docror for take care of my in this journey.....always treat me well and help me a lot in my recovery.....One again THANKS
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Exceptional care!! Dr Kate made me feel like a friend more so than a patient!! She is top notch at bedside manner and her surgical skills!! Thank you so much!!!
(3 months ago)
Jun-2026
TOC - Trauma - TriStar Skyline
Katherine Buesser, M.D. is a board eligible orthopaedic surgeon and orthopaedic traumatologist. She received her undergraduate degree in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and earned her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. She completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, where she was Orthopaedic Chief Resident. She also earned her fellowship certification in orthopaedic traumatology at Washington University. She joins the Hughston Clinic from her fellowship training.
Dr. Buesser is a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Dr. Buesser has published her research in international publications. Her clinical and research interests include the effect of mental health on the physical recovery of orthopaedic trauma patients, and whether biological age or chronological age is a better predictor of outcomes after orthopaedic trauma. She plans to continue her research interests through the Hughston Foundation, Inc.
Outside of work, Dr. Buesser is a highly accomplished hockey player at the collegiate, professional and international levels. She also enjoys spending time outdoors hiking or on the river, live music (bluegrass and electronic music specifically), and playing cribbage with her extended family.
Love her…. She is personable, honest with you, very knowledgeable, and just caring and easy to talk to.
Absolutely the best!!!
She said she was making DONALD her friend
Very knowledgeable and approachable. Her team seemed to work very well together. That says a lot about her.
Phenomal Dr. Right here!! She is the best by far!!
Dr. Buesser is amazing. She took the time to answer and explain all of my questions. She and her staff are friendly and give you family like care. I highly recommend her.
She did amazing job on my surgery.
We love Dr Buesser she’s always very Polite n Friendly we love how Compassionate she is toward her Clients
I wanna say thank you Docror for take care of my in this journey.....always treat me well and help me a lot in my recovery.....One again THANKS
Exceptional care!! Dr Kate made me feel like a friend more so than a patient!! She is top notch at bedside manner and her surgical skills!! Thank you so much!!!