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Department Center for Spine Health
Primary Location Hillcrest Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Hillcrest Hospital
Primary Location

Hillcrest Hospital

Appointment:
216.636.5860
Desk:
440.312.6100
Fax:
440.312.0454
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Brain Biopsy
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery
  • Cervical Spine Surgery
  • Complex Spinal Surgery
  • Craniotomy
  • Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
  • Deformity Correction
  • Fracture Care
  • Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty
  • Lumbar Fusion
  • Lumbar Spine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Neurological Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Spinal Deformity Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spine Decompression
  • Spine Reconstruction
  • Spine Tumor Removal and Reconstruction
  • Spine Tumor Surgery
  • Stereotactic Brain Biopsy
  • Surgery for Spinal Vascular Malformations
  • Thoracic Spine Surgery
View all 24 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Arachnoid Cysts
  • Arthritis
  • Back Pain in Athletes
  • Benign Bone Tumors
  • Bone Cancer
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Hemorrhage
  • Brain Metastases
  • Cancer
  • Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Cervical Spine Disorders
  • Chronic Back Pain
  • Complex Cervical Deformities
  • Degenerative Spine Disease
  • Facet Arthropathy
  • Facet Joint Syndrome
  • Gait Dysfunction
  • Glioblastoma Multiforme
  • Herniated Disc
  • Leg Pain
  • Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Spine Disorders
  • Metastatic Cancer
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal Impairments
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Neurofibromatosis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Radiculopathy
  • Sacroiliitis
  • Scheuermann's Kyphosis
  • Schwannoma
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal Cancer
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Deformity
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Infections
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Tumors
  • Spondylitis
  • Spondyloarthropathy
  • Spondylosis
  • Thoracic Spine Disorders
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
View all 49 Specialties +
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Biography

About John Butler, MD

TRAINING: 
Barrow Neurosurgical Associates
       Phoenix, AZ
       Spine Fellowship                          

Cleveland Clinic Foundation
     Cleveland, OH
     Residency
     Department of Neurosurgery 

Cleveland Clinic Foundation
     Cleveland, OH
     Internship
     Department of General Surgery 

 EDUCATION: 

M.D., Medical College of Georgia
      Augusta, Georgia
M.S., University of Georgia Graduate School
      Department of Medical Microbiology
      Athens, Georgia
B.S., University of Georgia
      Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
      Department of Microbiology

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2016

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Barrow Neurological Institute
Spine Surgery
Phoenix, AZ
2008

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurosurgery
Cleveland, OH
2007

Medical Education - Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA
2001

Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery

Awards & Honors

  • RESIDENCY: 2ND Place, Best Scientific Poster, AANS Spine and Peripheral Nerve Section,. 
  • Humanitarian Award, Department of  Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation,
  • MEDICAL SCHOOL: Honors, USMLE Step 1
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 8/15/2024, Dr. Butler has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

218 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.7 out of 5
Explains 4.6
Listens 4.7
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.7

31 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024

It's always a good experience when dealing with the staff at the front desk and Dr. Butler. The Doc is always willing to listen and help and trustworthy..

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024

I was very concerned about my problem. Dr. Bulter was excellent explaining my condition. I was very pleased how easy he was to talk to. Very Happy with the appointment with the doctor. Thank you Dr. Bulter

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024

Dr. Butler was wonderful. He knew my case and offered solutions ensuring I understood and agreed. He was so calm and made me feel so comfortable. I highly recommend him to everyone.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024

Dr. Butler very professional and answered all questions put forward. Was going to make referral with Orthopedic Dr.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024

Dr.Butler was right to the point. Dr. Even suggested getting a 2nd opinion.

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024

Dr. Butler is an excellent surgeon! I'm grateful that he was able to help me!

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

Dr Butler has been very responsive and accommodating, working around my daughters schedules for appointments and surgery

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

I'm glad that I chose Dr. Butler to be my Care Provider.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

Appt. Started on time and Dr. And his resident(?) were thorough and answered all my questions.

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024

Dr Butler was very caring and made it easy to talk to him ! He came very highly recommended

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Dr. Was prompt and professional

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

As far as I'm concerned, Dr Butler is second to none. He was very thorough in every way during my appointment

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Dr Butler was amazing and was very proactive with my health condition.

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

Dr. Butler and the entire staff have been good to me.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024

Dr. Butler is very easy and o talk to and makes me feel at ease.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024

Dr Butler's office always treats me with respect that's why I like going to him and that's why I will always go to him he explains things Thor

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2024

Dr butler. Did my spine surgery and it was very successful. I would refer him to other people. He takes the time to talk to you and he cares about his patients.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024

Dr Butler & his team provided me with excellent care. I saw them regularly & they were readily available to answer my questions.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024

Dr. Butler and his two residents were very helpful and informative about my back condition, and what I could do moving forward. I look forward to learning more about what they can do to relieve my lower back and leg pain.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024

We have the highest regard for Dr Butler and his team.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2024

I really expect to have a PA or CNP see me. When Dr. Butler came in, I was pleasantly surprised. He was very pleasant and informative. He explained exactly what happened to me, showed the CT images of my brain to me and explained them. Answered all my questions directly. Upon leaving, he even walked down to the end of the hallway with me and shook my hand.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2024

Dr Butler took the time to explain my concerns in a way that was easy to understand

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024

Dr. John Butler is the best doctor for spine surgery !

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023

Provider was a surgeon and the only questions he was interested in had to do with "whether you are a candidate for surgery". His exact words. Told me he didn't address any other questions.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023

Dr. Butler is great - he makes certain that you are well-informed and understand your options. He is also very caring!

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023

My first visit to your clinic was an excellent one. Everyone from the valet who helped us with our questions and was super friendly to the sign in desk who was very friendly and escorted me via a wheelchair to my Drs office, and then my consultation with my surgeon. Well, I am so thankful for that visit! Dr. Butler made me feel at total ease and answered all my questions. My total experience there was absolutely the best I could have ever expected or asked for. Looking forward to going back for my surgery. Thank you ALL for your kindness.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023

My Doctor made me feel relaxed and answered our questions. He was friendly and was very helpful.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

Dr. Butler was extremely professional and appeared to be very happy to answer all questions. He did not encourage surgery, which surprised me. He assured me that my problem could be managed. I was thrilled to hear this!

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

One can tell that Dr. Butler is passionate about his ability to help a patient get better

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023

I have already recommended Dr. Butler.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023

Dr. Butler gave me my life back!

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