Summary

Dr. James Butler is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician with over four decades of medical practice. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the United States Naval Medical Center. With 43 years of experience treating digestive health conditions, Dr. Butler brings extensive expertise to patient care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Butler is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center and practices across multiple locations in Rockville, Germantown, and Silver Spring, Maryland. He specializes in treating colon polyps and diverticular conditions like diverticulosis. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy to diagnose and treat digestive issues. Patients have rated Dr. Butler 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 43 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • United States Naval Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Arthur Butler has 8 locations

Endoscopic Surgical Centre Of Maryland North

15005 Shady Grove Rd Ste 300Rockville, MD 20850
Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Capital Digestive Care Germantown

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 201Germantown, MD 20876
Mon8:00 am - 3:45 pm
Tue8:00 am - 3:45 pm
Wed8:00 am - 3:45 pm
Thu8:00 am - 3:45 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:45 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Capital Digestive Care Silver Spring

10801 Lockwood Dr Ste 200Silver Spring, MD 20901
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Capital Digestive Care Rockville

15001 Shady Grove Rd Ste 300Rockville, MD 20850
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Holy Cross Hospital

1500 Forest Glen RdSilver Spring, MD 20910

Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

19801 Observation DrGermantown, MD 20876

Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center

11890 Healing WaySilver Spring, MD 20904

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4.4 
43 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Rockville , MDTempe , AZBaltimore , MDAlexandria , VA
Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: University of Cincinnati Med School: Wilmington University Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Arthur Butler

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cox HealthPlans
  • EHP Significa
  • First Choice Health
  • Gateway Health
  • GEHA
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Innovation Health
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Partners
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Arthur Butler has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Arthur Butler has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

United States Naval Medical Center

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. James Butler's office located?
Dr. James Butler's office is located at 15005 Shady Grove Rd Ste 300, Rockville, MD, 20850.
What languages does Dr. James Butler speak?
Dr. James Butler speaks English and Spanish.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Butler?
You can find contact information for Dr. James Butler here on Vitals.
Is Dr. James Butler accepting new patients?
Dr. James Butler is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. James Butler's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. James Butler accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Butler accepts on their Vitals profile.

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