About
Dr. Julie Buchner is a board-certified family physician with over 18 years of experience caring for patients across all stages of life. She earned her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago. She completed her family medicine residency at Virginia Commonwealth University. She then pursued a two-year accredited fellowship in integrative medicine through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. That fellowship deepened her focus on nutrition, mind-body practices, lifestyle change, and evidence-based complementary therapies.
Dr. Buchner holds certification as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), recognized as the gold standard for menopause expertise. Her clinical interests include hormonal health, gut health, metabolic syndrome, weight management, chronic disease management, and lifestyle medicine. She founded GoodWorks Primary Care in Pagosa Springs to deliver unrushed, relational care grounded in both conventional and integrative medicine. She brings the same approach to every visit, whether addressing an acute illness, managing a chronic condition, or guiding a patient through a major health transition.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Vanderbilt University
Medical School
Loyola University Chicago
Residency
Family Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University
Fellowship
Integrative Medicine, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona
Additional Training
Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Buchner right for?
Dr. Buchner is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hormone imbalance, or gut health issues. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause benefit from her MSCP certification and integrative hormone expertise. Families with children also find a natural home here, as she cares for patients from newborns through older adults. Patients who want a root-cause approach to weight management, sleep, or high blood pressure will connect well with her clinical philosophy. She suits anyone who values a long-term relationship with a physician who takes time to listen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Buchner treats a wide range of conditions using both conventional and integrative approaches. Her particular focus areas include metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, hormone imbalance, perimenopause, menopause, thyroid disorders, gut health issues, IBS, food sensitivities, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, and chronic inflammation. She also manages acute concerns like sinus infections, urinary tract infections, strep throat, sprains, and migraines.
Yes. Dr. Buchner holds board certification in family medicine. She also earned the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) credential, formerly known as NAMS certification. The Menopause Society recognizes the MSCP as the gold standard for menopause expertise. Additionally, she completed a two-year accredited fellowship in integrative medicine through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.
Dr. Buchner uses a root-cause framework to evaluate chronic conditions. Rather than managing symptoms alone, she investigates physical, emotional, and environmental factors that drive illness. She uses advanced metabolic panels and integrative lab assessments to gather deeper diagnostic data. From there, she builds personalized care plans that incorporate nutrition, lifestyle medicine, sleep hygiene, stress management, and evidence-based therapies.
Yes. Dr. Buchner is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) and treats patients through all phases of menopause, including perimenopause and postmenopause. She offers a dedicated menopause package that includes three in-person visits, two sets of comprehensive hormone labs, ongoing contact between visits, and personalized treatment recommendations. The total cost for the package is $1,000.
Dr. Buchner earned her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University. She received her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago and completed her family medicine residency at Virginia Commonwealth University. She then completed a two-year accredited integrative medicine fellowship through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.
Yes. Dr. Buchner cares for patients from newborns through older adults. She offers pediatric care, school and sports physicals, and wellness exams for all age groups. Families can enroll together under a single household membership with a maximum enrollment fee of $300.
Dr. Buchner treats nutrition, physical activity, sleep hygiene, stress management, social connection, and toxin reduction as core clinical tools. She builds these elements into personalized care plans alongside conventional medical treatment. She is particularly passionate about helping patients with weight management, metabolic health, and chronic disease understand how lifestyle choices drive their health outcomes.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Buchner directly by phone, text, or email between visits. This direct access is included in the membership. Dr. Buchner also offers virtual visits, so patients can connect with her from home when an in-person visit is not needed.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026