Dr. Edward Butler, MD
Infectious Disease Medicine•Male
Dr. Edward Butler, MD is a Infectious Disease Specialist in Medford, MA and has over 46 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine medical school in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford and MelroseWakefield Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Butler to book an appointment.
Dr. Edward Butler, MD
Infectious Disease Medicine
Locations
Tufts Medical Center Community Care
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Butler's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Butler
4.4
Based on 19 ratings
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Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Butler's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- 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
- Animal Allergies
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Ataxia
- Atherosclerosis
- Athlete's Foot
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Back Pain
- Bacterial Sepsis
- Balanitis
- Balanoposthitis
- Bedsores
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bladder Infection
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Boil
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchospasm
- Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
- Bunion
- Burn Injuries
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Canker Sore
- Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
- Chlamydia Infections
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Coccygeal Pain
- Cold Sore
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dry Eyes
- Dry Skin
- Dysentery
- Dyshydrotic Eczema
- Dyslipidemia
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Earwax Buildup
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Endocarditis
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Food Poisoning
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Gonorrhea Infections
- Gout
- Hair Loss
- Hammer Toe
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- Hidradenitis
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
- Hives
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypogonadism
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Immunization Administration
- Impetigo
- Indigestion
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Intertrigo
- Itchy Skin
- Jock Itch
- Joint Pain
- Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
- Laryngitis
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lyme Disease
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Meningitis
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Overactive Bladder
- Overweight
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Pap Smear
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pericardial Disease
- Perimenopause
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Pharyngitis
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Wart
- Pneumonia
- Pollen Allergy
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyuria
- Postnasal Drip
- Prostatitis
- Proteinuria
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Runner's Knee
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Salmonella Food Poisoning
- Sarcoidosis
- Scabies
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Second-Degree Burns
- Sepsis
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Skin Ulcer
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
- Spermatocele
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Strep Throat
- Stye
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Syphilis Infections
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Throat Pain
- Thyroid Goiter
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Torticollis
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tuberculosis
- Urinary Hesitancy
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaccination
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Valley Fever
- Varicose Eczema
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin K Deficiency
- Warts
- Wellness Examination
- Wheezing
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Dr. Butler accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Select
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Preferred Blue PPO
- Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- Commonwealth Care
- Fallon Community Health Plan
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Health Net
- Humana
- Tricare
- MassHealth
- Medicaid of Massachusetts
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Neighborhood Health Plan
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Health Plans
- Tufts Medicare Preferred Basic Plan HMO
- Tufts Senior Care Options HMO-SNP
- UniCare
- United Healthcare
- Basic Plan
- UnitedHealthCare
- United Healthcare
- USA Managed Care Organization
About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Infectious Disease Medicine
Board Certifications
- Infectious Disease
- Internal Medicine
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Edward Butler, MD?
Click here to schedule an appointment online. New patients can also call (781) 241-4118, and for other questions, call (781) 306-6264.
Does Dr. Edward Butler, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Butler has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. Edward Butler, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Edward Butler, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Butler's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Edward Butler, MD accept my insurance?
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What are Dr. Edward Butler, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Butler frequently treats Immunization Administration, Acute Pharyngitis, and Pharyngitis. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Butler treats.
Where is Dr. Edward Butler, MD's office located?
Dr. Butler's office is located at 170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.65% Patient Experience Rating, 4% lower than the national average
13 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2021)
13 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2021)
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