Dr. William E. Butler, MD | Boston, MA | Neurological Surgery

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Dr. Butler graduated from the Harvard Medical School in 1987. He works in Boston, MA and 4 other locations and specializes in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Butler is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham And Womens Hospital and Brigham And Womens Faulkner Hospital.

accepting new patients
4.5

24 Ratings
39 years of experience
speaks English
Massachusetts General Hospital
13 written reviews
1 specialty
14 areas of expertise
1 board certification
3 hospital affiliations
6 office locations
Male

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Dr Butler did all 5 of my back surgeries pre 2003. The last surgery he wasn't sure he could get in there due to all the scar tissue from previous surgeries. I begged him to consider it as I had new twins and getting a fusion wasn't an option as I needed to keep up with them. After careful consideration he agreed to do his best. It was successful and allowed me several more years of functioning in order to get past those young years with my kids. He is empathetic yet practical. One can see the wheels turning as he thinks carefully and weighs options. My experiences with Dr. Butler ha e always been positive. I couldn't have asked for better, he made my life bearable and gave the opportunity for me to tend to my children as I needed too. He doesn't realize that this many years later I still sing his praises and am eternally greatful.

October 15th, 2023

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He definitely made me less afraid, and gave me the hope I needed to know I was gonna make it. Dr. Butler saved my life.

May 16th, 2022

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Dr. Butler is interested, thoughtful and direct.

May 2nd, 2020

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Extremely knowledgeable, consulted other MD before him and is a noticeable difference. Helpful, explain diagnosis well, follow trough with all the details of the recovery. It is a fact the Doctor's are a vital part of treatment . He is respectful, kind and very attentive to the patient needs. Highly recommended.

December 14th, 2019

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Dr. Butler has done 3 surgeries on my son. The 1st surgery he did on my son was at the age of 3. My son had a astrocytoma brain tumor the size of a baseball and Dr. Butler did the procedure to remove the tumor.He removed what he could of the tumor because it was so close to my sons brain stem.Without Dr. Butler doing the surgery I believe my son wouldn't be here today and because of him I am greatful every day.Dr. Butler is the MAN!!

November 4th, 2019

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Thanks to Dr. Butler, my daughter now has her life back. You can barely see her scar and loved the zig zag incision to help the hair lay flat. I recommend Dr. Butler to anyone.

September 21st, 2017

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Very nice, thorough and thoughtful. Quite responsive.

February 28th, 2017

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Dr butler and his team are Amazing the moment we walked into his office and met Jenny she is such a caring person .DR BUTLER IS SO calm and explains things well .When your child has to have surgery you want the best care for them and we found that in doctor butler and his team

January 12th, 2015

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Kind of cold would have liked to know more about the actual diagnosis. He was highly recommended but I think I will get another opinion. Will report back then too

January 11th, 2015

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Dr. Butler has operated on three of our children. He is the best surgeon I have ever dealt with. The man is genuinely caring and a pleasure to interact with. He makes you feel like you're a friend, not just a patient. He answers all your questions succinctly. More importantly, he does great work. Our children had serious cranial problems and Dr. Butler gave them a new life. They are now perfectly healthy. We have the highest confidence in him.

December 27th, 2013

Massachusetts General Hospital Neurosurgery

15 Parkman StBoston, MA 02114

Tel: (617) 726-3303

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114

Tel: (617) 726-2000

Massachusetts General Hospital Pediatric Neurosurgery

32 FRUIT ST # 331BOSTON, MA 02114

Tel: (617) 643-9175

Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Brigham And Womens Faulkner Hospital

1153 Centre StBoston, MA 02130

Tel: (617) 983-7000

Brigham And Womens Hospital

75 Francis StBoston, MA 02115

Tel: (617) 732-5500

Massachusetts General Hospital Neurosurgery

55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114

Tel: (617) 726-8581

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. William Eugene Butler, MD	Dr. Joseph G Kozikowski, MD	Dr. James Gardner Wepsic, MD	Dr. William Arthur Shucart, MD
Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients
4.5 (24 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience	36 Years of Experience	63 Years of Experience	69 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English
Boston , MA	CAMBRIDGE , MA	Roxbury Crossing , MA	Boston , MA
Med School: Harvard Medical School	Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine	Med School: Yale University	Med School: Washington University in St. Louis
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Neurological Surgery

Aneurysm
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Arteriovenous Malformation (Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations)
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor
Cancer
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Craniotomy
Glioblastoma
Hydrocephalus
Laminectomy
Neurosurgery
Spinal Disorders
Stroke

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1987

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