Dr. George P Butterworth MD
Family Practitioner
57 Prospect St Nantucket MA, 02554About
Dr. George Butterworth is a family practitioner practicing in Nantucket, MA. Dr. Butterworth specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Butterworth possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 1975
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
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