John Butler, MD
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
- Microsurgical and Minimally Invasive Techniques
- Neurological Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Deformity Surgery
- Spinal Fusion
- Spine Decompression
- Spine Reconstruction
- Spine Tumor Removal And Reconstruction
- Stereotactic Brain Biopsy
- Surgery For Spinal Tumors
- Surgery For Spinal Vascular Malformations
- Thoracic Spine Surgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Arachnoid Cysts
- Arthritis
- Back Pain in Athletes
- Benign Bone Tumors
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Cancer (Brain Tumor)
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Brain Metastases
- Cancer
- Cervical and Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
- Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Disorders
- Chronic Back Pain
- Complex Cervical Deformities
- Degenerative Spine Disease
- Facet Arthropathy
- Facet Joint Syndrome
- Gait Dysfunction
- Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Herniated Disc
- Infection of the Spine
- Leg Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Metastatic Cancer
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Impairments
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Neck Pain
- Neurofibromatosis
- Osteoporosis
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Radiculopathy
- Sacroilitis
- Scheurmann's Kyphosis
- Schwannoma
- Sciatica
- Spinal Cancer
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Deformity
- Spinal Disorders
- Spinal Fractures
- Spine Tumors
- Spondylitis
- Spondyloarthopathy
- Spondylosis
- Stenosis - Spinal
- Traumatic Brain Injury
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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
Appointed
2016
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Barrow Neurological Institute
Spine Surgery
Phoenix,
AZ USA
2008
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurosurgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
2007
Medical Education - Medical College of Georgia
Augusta,
GA USA
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
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147 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.5 | |
Listens | 4.8 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.6 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.6 |
11 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Dec 15, 2022
Dr Butler was clear and took time to answer my specific questions.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022
The doctor was professional. He checked where the stitches were and said it was healing nicely.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022
Dr Butler is a wonderful physician and has provided me with the best, professional care for my surgery & follow up.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022
Already recommended Dr. Butler to a friend.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2022
Dr. Butler is a very warm and compassionate physician, he always takes the time to listen.
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2022
I had a very good experience at my doctor appointment..
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2022
Dr. Butler is very easy to talk with.
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2022
I am very happy with Dr Butler and staff.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2022
The care and concern given by Dr Butler was so reassuring. He explained everything so my wife and I could understand the problem and what could help my problem.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2022
Dr Introduction not very friendly or personal; seemed like going through process findings quickly.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2022
Perhaps Dr Butler not having a good day; other medical reps have been great. Would recommend CC.