Dr. William E Butler MD
Neurosurgeon
15 Parkman St Wac 331 Boston MA, 02114About
Dr. William Butler practices Neurological Surgery in Boston, MA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Butler prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1987
Harvard Medical School 1987
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Awards
- M.D. CONFERRED MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Treatments
- Neurological Surgery
- Trauma
- Cancer
- Birth Defects
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