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Dr. Edward Butler, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 76
Dr. Edward Butler, MD
4.4 (19 Ratings)

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Dr. Edward Butler, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Medford, MA.
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Dr. Edward Butler, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 76
Medford, MA
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Edward Butler, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Medford, MA.

About

Dr. Butler graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1975 and completed a residency at New England Medical Center.Dr. Edward Butler, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Medford, MA and has 49 years experience. Dr. Butler currently practices at Tufts Medical Center Community Care and are affiliated with Melrosewakefield Hospital. Dr. Butler has experience treating conditions like Dysentery, Infectious Diarrheal Disease and Enteritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Butler received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Butler's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Butler is board certified in Infectious Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dysentery
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Enteritis
Dysentery
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Enteritis
Dysentery
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Enteritis
Cellulitis
Gastritis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Abdominal Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bacterial Dysentery
Bacterial Sepsis
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
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Candidemia
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Celiac Disease
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis
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Essential Tremor
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Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
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Herpes Simplex Infection
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
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Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Osteopenia
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Otitis Media
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Overweight
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
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Pharyngeal Candidiasis
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
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Pyogenic Arthritis
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Rash
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Second-Degree Burns
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Immunization Administration
Pap Smear
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Locations

  1. 1 Tufts Medical Center Community Care
    170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 306-6264
  2. 2 Melrosewakefield Healthcare Inc.
    170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 306-6265

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Butler
4.4
Based on 19 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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May 08, 2021
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST. TRYING TO FIND AN ANTIBIOTIC FOR ME WAS HARD, BUT HE CAME THROUGH AGAIN. HE IS THE BEST. TEN STARS.
JOYCE WALSH — May 08, 2021
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Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1976
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New England Medical Center
    1978
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New England Medical Center
    1980
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Edward Butler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Butler's profile.

Dr. Butler frequently treats the following conditions: Dysentery, Infectious Diarrheal Disease and Enteritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Edward Butler, MD is affiliated with Melrosewakefield Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Edward Butler, MD holds board certification in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Melrosewakefield Hospital

    585 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA