Dr. Ralph Elbert Butler MD
Surgeon
620 John Paul Jones Cir Portsmouth VA, 23708About
Dr. Ralph Butler is a general surgeon practicing in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Butler specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Butler provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Eastern Virginia Medical School 1996
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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