Summary

Philip Butler is a urologist who brings extensive expertise to treating conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive health. They earned their medical degree from New York Medical College and completed their residency at UCSD Medical Center. With 46 years of experience in urology, Butler has earned Fellow status with the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a prestigious recognition of surgical excellence. They provide care in English and serve patients throughout the San Diego area.

Butler maintains privileges at several leading medical centers, including Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, and Scripps Green Hospital. Their practice locations include La Jolla and Encinitas, California. They specialize in treating enlarged prostate, erectile dysfunction, and excessive urination. Butler performs diagnostic cystoscopy procedures, electrical stimulation therapy for bladder control issues, and comprehensive urine testing. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 46 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Ucsd Medical Center
  • 10 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Philip A. Butler, MD, FACS has 2 locations

Unio Specialty Care - Urology

9850 Genesee Ave Ste 440La Jolla, CA 92037

Unio Specialty Care - Urology

320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 108Encinitas, CA 92024

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UrologyUrologyUrologyUrology
Accepts New Patients
4.2 
46 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
La Jolla , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Philip A. Butler, MD, FACS has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Philip A. Butler, MD, FACS has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Enlarged Prostate (Prostatic Hyperplasia)
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Laser Lithotripsy
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urologic Emergencies

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

Dr. Philip A. Butler, MD, FACS holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsd Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from New York Medical College in 1980.

NPI Number

Dr. Butler, MD, FACS's NPI number is 1184665911.

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Dr. Philip Butler, MD, FACS's office is located at 9850 Genesee Ave Ste 440, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
Which hospitals is Dr. Philip Butler, MD, FACS affiliated with?
Dr. Philip Butler, MD, FACS is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, and Scripps Green Hospital.

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