Dr. Michael Butcher, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
14651 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 280, Los Gatos, CA 95032
At a glance
4.60 stars (45 reviews)
92% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 33 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from West Virginia University
Works at Arthritis & Orthopedic Medical Clinic
4.60
45 reviews
Bedside manner
4.6
Wait time
4.7
Recent reviews
You guys kidding me ? You funning me? Love Dr B. And the whole STAFF. I Would consider all my friends .
October 1, 2014Nicholas R.Verified patient
Superior Dr. and surgeon. Very professional.
I would recommend him to family and friends, I have great trust in him as a physician.
Dr. Butcher truly cares about each one of his patients.
July 28, 2014Belinda V.Verified patient
Office location
Arthritis & Orthopedic Medical Clinic
14651 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 280, Los Gatos, CA, 95032
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Popular visit reasons
Ankle Problems
Arthroscopy
Foot Problems
Hand Problems
Orthopedic Consultation
Spine Deformation / Scoliosis
Sports Injury
X-ray
Ankle Problems
Arthroscopy
Foot Problems
Hand Problems
More about Dr. Michael Butcher, MD
* Please note that our practice has a 24-hour cancellation policy *
Dr. Michael D. Butcher earned his medical degree from West Virginia University Medical School. He went on to an Internship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Butcher then completed a Residency at Naval Hospital, Oakland and the University of California at San Francisco.
A Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Butcher has been practicing in San Jose since 1977. He is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Gatos Community Hospital, O’Connor Hospital, Silicon Valley Surgery Center and Bascom Surgery Center. Dr. Butcher is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and Western Orthopaedic Association.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - West Virginia University
Baylor College of Medicine (Internship)
University of California, San Francisco, Naval Hospital Oakland (Residency)
Practice
Arthritis & Orthopedic Medical Clinic
Affiliation
Good Samaritan Hospital
El Camino Hospital Los Gatos
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Western Orthopaedic Association
California Orthopaedic Association
Awards and publications
Advantages of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Shoulder in the Semi-Sitting Positio
Anesthetic Management of a Morbidly Obese Patient for surgery in the Prone Position on the Back
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1386631133
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Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.60
Wait time
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Bedside manner
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45 reviews
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He is always direct and to the point. Definitely knows his stuff. Have recommended many people to him. Great Doctor!
July 9, 2014Diane M.Verified patient
You guys kidding me ? You funning me? Love Dr B. And the whole STAFF. I Would consider all my friends .
October 1, 2014Nicholas R.Verified patient
It was okey but he crys evrytime i take him but he get over it fast n them he doesnt want to leave..
More than 1 year agoZulema C.Verified patient
I appreciated his kindness. He was very thorough, and explained everything every step of the way.
July 23, 2014Mark P.Verified patient
He is awesome very professional and kind and explain clearly. I will suggest him to every one.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I really was happy with him. We're both on the same page about surgery and he was very kind.
February 10, 2015Heidi A.Verified patient
Couldn't ask for better took 5-6 MDs before I found him the rest where a waste of 30 months
January 18, 2014Wayne SVerified patient
Dr Butcher is always timely and takes the time to explain concerns and answer questions.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
This doctor doesn't have a professional demeanor. Perhaps he should retire?
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
got relief for my symptoms,explained my conditions and follow up treatments.
September 29, 2014Murlyn C.Verified patient
He's quick and he is trying to find all te possible solutions for me ASAP !
July 30, 2014Jamie P.Verified patient
As usual the office accomodated my long distance drive with quick service
More than 1 year agoGD
It was very nice to see him again. He fixed my very painful hip. again.
May 2, 2014Mary T.Verified patient
His nurses are awesome and he makes it a very pleasant experience !
September 3, 2014Tori L.Verified patient
I am not satisfied with this doc, in between he would attend other calls and make you wait. His explanation is really bad , i.e wont give you the full details, most of my questions are unanswered and he not willing to explain you in detail , all of his answers are 1 word.
He would not even know what is the right protocol, eg: he wanted me to call MRI office from his treatment room , which later i have realized after talking to front lobby that, admin from the front lobby has to request/send order to MRI office and then i have to call them to make an appointment , he does not know this and wanted me to call even before order form was sent .
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very caring and listen and addresses my needs :)
September 15, 2014Initials hidden
Superior Dr. and surgeon. Very professional.
I would recommend him to family and friends, I have great trust in him as a physician.
Dr. Butcher truly cares about each one of his patients.
July 28, 2014Belinda V.Verified patient
I would never use another Dr.
He is the best.
July 23, 2014Irene F.Verified patient
Never again. He ordered a MRI for my back and an appointment for a cortisone injection. He hit a nerve while injecting the cortisone. He walked out the door without going over my MRI results with me (after I tried to stop him) and had the woman at the front desk hand me the results with no explanation. I have nerve pain and my foot tingles from the cortisone injection. I have never had a specialist not explain test results, or at least paraphrase them. Horrific bedside manner and sloppy. I am never going back.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I think he rushes threw patients and not read the file before meeting patients. And listen to his patients request. He's not been on cue when talkng to me about what he's seeing me for. I had to correct him a few times. Refuses to listen to me in regards to my pain I'm leaving with.
September 25, 2014Raymond A.Verified patient
Very personable! A great Doctor!!!
More than 1 year agoAmber M.Verified patient
I sincerely appreciate Dr. Butcher's patient advocacy and his expert guidance for getting me through a serious and possibly disabling and career-ending injury. He truly cares about his patients and their welfare!
June 18, 2014Brian B.Verified patient
Always a pleasure, informative and really tries to help you, he's got a perfect system that gets you in and out quickly without making you feel rushed or unwanted. The staff is always so nice as well like I said before always a pleasure.
April 29, 2014O'key C.Verified patient
I love Dr. Butcher he is great!! He even is concerned if you can't afford a visit, and tries to help! He awesome :) love him. I would recommend him most def! I actually did my mom :)
April 2, 2014Marlo S.Verified patient
Wasn't sure what to expect at first, it's my first broken bone and i needed surgery,first time for that too, but Dr. Butcher was so calm and non-chalant about it i was quickly eased. The staff at the hospital he performs surgery at were great too, everything went smoothly and quickly and everyone was very helpful. I highly recimend Dr. Butcher as surgeon. His office visits are nice too, the staff there is extremly nixe and helpful and you are seen very quickly.
March 20, 2014O'key C.Verified patient
Doctor and staff are very friendly, and are usually on time. I have been seeing him for a few years, and have always had a positive experience.
March 13, 2014Lelsey S.Verified patient
Very professional and straight up dr
May 15, 2014Montie S.Verified patient
Dr. Butcher is very professional and understanding. He takes all information into consideration. He listens to all your problems. I really would endorse Dr. Butcher to my family members.
April 24, 2014P G.Verified patient
Dr. Butcher war attentive to my questions and had some suggestions for future actions for me to take to help alleviate pain. He also noticed that I was having pain in my knees (even though that was not what the appointment was for) and suggested some other things I should look into for that problem too. Dr. Butcher has been my primary treating physician for my Worker's Comp claim since 1997, and has always given me excellent care and followup.
February 5, 2014Leona K.Verified patient
Dr. Butcher is a very knowledgeable and experienced orthopaedic surgeon whose patient advocacy is his utmost priority. Highly recommended!!!
December 12, 2013Initials hidden
Dr. Butcher is very professional and experienced. He is an excellent doctor and an amazing surgeon! As all unexpected procedures may cause certain fears and anxiety, Dr. Butcher's calm demeanor and knowledge eased these feelings incredibly.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
This visit was my first and I can truly say I'm very happy my primary Doctor (Tripty Gandhi) sent me to Dr. Butcher. His staff was very friendly and Dr. Butcher was very straight forward with my diagnosis. For me, he is what I want from a Specialist.
February 10, 2014Walter CVerified patient
Top notch as always
December 9, 2013Wayne SVerified patient
very professional
January 30, 2014Christina F.Verified patient
Easy. Would go again.
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Which hospital is Dr. Michael Butcher affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Butcher is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital and El Camino Hospital Los Gatos.
What practice does Dr. Michael Butcher work with?
Dr. Michael Butcher works with Arthritis & Orthopedic Medical Clinic.
Where is Dr. Michael Butcher's office located?
Dr. Michael Butcher's office is located at 14651 South Bascom Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95032.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Butcher have?
Dr. Michael Butcher is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Michael Butcher?
Dr. Michael Butcher frequently sees patients for Hand Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, Spine Deformation / Scoliosis , Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Michael Butcher on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Michael Butcher speak?
Dr. Michael Butcher speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Michael Butcher in reviews?
45 patients have reviewed Dr. Michael Butcher. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.6/5. They have a 4.57/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.68/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.