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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Awesome
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent!!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Courteous, professional, and a sense of humor with her bedside manner. Down to Earth and break it down to basics so my son can understand without being condescending. Very much appreciated!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
To the point and awesome to have as my doctor
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
She was very informative about my surgery follow up and gave me tips to help me heal progressively.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
I absolutely luv Doc B . She has been the best Ortho Doctor I’ve ever known . So down to earth and really linformative all stars here ! Thanks for putting me back together ❤️ perfection highly recommend her .
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
The Best!!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Buesser made a difficult time much easier. I am feeling much better and am so grateful for your help in getting me back on my feet. Thanks to your wonderful office staff for their kindness. Dr. Buesser is a professional hard working highly talented smart young woman making a grand difference in the world. She's truly one of a kind.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Great surgeon and sweetest person ever! Love her ❤️
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
She is one of the best surgeons.
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
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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.
Awesome
Excellent!!
Courteous, professional, and a sense of humor with her bedside manner. Down to Earth and break it down to basics so my son can understand without being condescending. Very much appreciated!
To the point and awesome to have as my doctor
She was very informative about my surgery follow up and gave me tips to help me heal progressively.
I absolutely luv Doc B . She has been the best Ortho Doctor I’ve ever known . So down to earth and really linformative all stars here ! Thanks for putting me back together ❤️ perfection highly recommend her .
The Best!!
Dr. Buesser made a difficult time much easier. I am feeling much better and am so grateful for your help in getting me back on my feet. Thanks to your wonderful office staff for their kindness. Dr. Buesser is a professional hard working highly talented smart young woman making a grand difference in the world. She's truly one of a kind.
Great surgeon and sweetest person ever! Love her ❤️
She is one of the best surgeons.