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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Phenomal Dr. Right here!! She is the best by far!!
(1 week 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.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
She did amazing job on my surgery.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
We love Dr Buesser she’s always very Polite n Friendly we love how Compassionate she is toward her Clients
(1 month 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
(1 month 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!!!
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
She is awesome. Great doctor and love her personality. She cares for her patients 🩷
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
Always great
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent Doctor
(3 months ago)
May-2026
Very calming and encouraging visit
(4 months ago)
Apr-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.
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!!!
She is awesome. Great doctor and love her personality. She cares for her patients 🩷
Always great
Excellent Doctor
Very calming and encouraging visit