About
Dr. William W. Bucy brings a rare combination of pharmacy and medical training to his family medicine practice in Germantown, Tennessee. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Mississippi Pharmacy School in 1976 before going on to earn his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1985. He completed an internship at the University of Mississippi Department of Family Medicine and then finished his family practice residency at Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis in 1988. The American Board of Family Medicine has certified him, and he holds licensure in both Tennessee and Mississippi.
Dr. Bucy holds membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Tennessee Medical Association, among others. The Germantown News honored him with its Reader's Choice Physician of the Year award in 1998. He views the doctor-patient relationship as a genuine partnership. Compassion, communication, and planning guide his approach to care. His goal is to anticipate each patient's health needs and help them build a strong foundation for long-term wellness.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Mississippi Pharmacy School, B.S. Pharmacy 1976
Medical School
University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine 1985
Residency
Family Practice, University of Tennessee / Saint Francis Hospital, Memphis, TN 1986-1988
Additional Training
Internship: University of Mississippi, Department of Family Medicine, Jackson, MS 1985-1986
Certifications
Who is Dr. Bucy right for?
Dr. Bucy is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with a seasoned family physician. Patients who want proactive, prevention-focused care benefit from his approach to anticipating health needs. He works well with patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension. Those who value direct physician access, including after-hours availability, will find his practice a good match. Patients who prefer seeing their own doctor at every visit, rather than a nurse practitioner or assistant, will appreciate his model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bucy specializes in family medicine with a strong emphasis on prevention and chronic disease management. He focuses on conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. His background in pharmacy also gives him a deeper working knowledge of medications and their interactions.
Yes, Dr. Bucy holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency in family practice at Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis.
Dr. Bucy earned his medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1985. He completed an internship at the University of Mississippi Department of Family Medicine and finished his residency at the University of Tennessee Family Practice program at Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis in 1988.
Dr. Bucy takes a proactive approach, focusing on anticipating health needs before problems arise. He treats the doctor-patient relationship as a partnership built on compassion, communication, and planning. He also creates a relaxed, informal environment so patients feel comfortable asking questions and sharing concerns.
Yes. Dr. Bucy makes himself reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. This direct access is a core part of his MDVIP practice model and ensures members can contact him when urgent questions or concerns arise.
Members always see Dr. Bucy directly at office visits. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. That direct access to their physician is one of the defining features of his MDVIP practice.
Dr. Bucy holds membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Memphis and Shelby County Medical Society, and the Tennessee Medical Association. He also holds American Board of Family Medicine certification.
Yes. The Germantown News named Dr. Bucy its Reader's Choice Physician of the Year in 1998. Patients frequently cite his thoroughness, compassion, and ability to explain medical issues clearly.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026