Dr. James Butrynski, MD

Dr. James Butrynski, MD

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Dr. James Butrynski, MD is a medical oncology specialist in Bellevue, WA and has been practicing for 25 years. He graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1993 and specializes in medical oncology, hematology, and more.Read his story
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1135 116th Ave NE Ste 230

Bellevue, WA 98004

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Insurance Accepted

  • AARP
  • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
  • Aetna
  • Altius Health Plans
  • America's Health Insurance Plans
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Assurant Health
  • AvMed
  • Beacon Health Strategies
  • + 53 More

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Top Care Areas

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Myelodysplastic Syndromes
very high
more than 98% of peers
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
very high
more than 95% of peers
Blood Disorders
very high
more than 95% of peers

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Dr. Butrynski's bio

This content was provided by Dr. Butrynski " Medical School Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan Internship and Residency Internal Medicine Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, Massachusetts Hematology-Medical Oncology Fellowships National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute & National Cancer Institute Bethesda, Maryland University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Seattle, Washington Board Certification Medical Oncology: 1999, 2010 Hematology: 2000 Internal Medicine: 1996 Medical Interests Benign and malignant hematology, clotting disorders, solid organ cancers, adolescent and young adult cancers, soft tissue and bone sarcomas, palliative care"

Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Butrynski "I ty to be open with my patients and try to always make sure that they have the most up to date information and then we can have a good discussion about the pros and cons of these therapies and make a mutual decision that best works for them."

3  Specialties

  • Medical Oncology
  • Hematology
  • Oncology

2  Board Certifications

  • Hematology
    Accredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
  • Medical Oncology
    Accredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*

111  Conditions Treated

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13  Procedures

  • Biological Therapy
  • Bone Marrow Aspiration
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy
  • Breast Cancer Treatment
  • Cancer Counseling
  • Cancer Pain Management
  • Cancer Treatment
  • Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hematologic Disorder Treatment
  • Intrathecal Chemotherapy
  • Plasmapheresis
  • Thoracentesis

Background Check

Malpractice Claims not available

Healthgrades does not collect malpractice information for Washington.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

  • Wayne State University School Of Medicine
    Medical School | Graduated 1993
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Internship Hospital | Completed
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Residency Hospital | Completed
  • Nih
    Fellowship Hospital | Completed
  • University Of Washignton Seattle Wa
    Fellowship Hospital | Completed

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Butrynski has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Butrynski's Reviews

4.7
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Likelihood to Recommend (10)

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  • 3
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Dr. Butrynski's Performance

  • Trustworthiness

    EXCELLENT

  • Explains condition(s) well

    EXCELLENT

  • Answers questions

    EXCELLENT

  • Time well spent

    EXCELLENT

Office & Staff Performance

  • Scheduling

    EXCELLENT

  • Office environment

    EXCELLENT

  • Staff friendliness

    EXCELLENT

  • Average wait time

    16 to 30 minutes
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Patient Comments (3)

I saw Dr. Butrynski when I was diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma at Dana Farber.After meeting him I felt hopeful and safe He sent me to a surgeon within the hour and followed my progress.That was my only visit because he was relocating. Dr. Butrynski actually called me right before he moved. He cares...more
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I was very fortunate to have been referred to Dr. Butrynski for my cancer treatment. He took so much time with me, showing compassion and a real sincerity in his care for me. I am more than happy to give 5 stars and would highly recommend him to anybody looking for an excellent oncologist to...more
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We only had two appointments with Dr. Butrynski before my father was referred to hospice and passed away just 3 weeks after diagnosis, but Dr. B treated him as if he'd been caring for him for years. He even phoned me the day after his passing to express his condolences and make sure we were okay...more
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Dr. Butrynski accepts 62 insurance carriers

  • AARP
  • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
  • Aetna
    Medicare Advantage HMO
    Medicare Advantage PFFS
    Medicare Advantage PPO
    Medicare Open PFFS
    Medicare Prescription Drug Plan - Medicare Rx Essentials PDP
    Medicare Prescription Drug Plan - Medicare Rx Premier PDP
  • Altius Health Plans
  • America's Health Insurance Plans
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Assurant Health
  • AvMed
  • Beacon Health Strategies
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Behavioral Health Network
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • ChoiceCare Network
    Choice Care (Humana)
  • Cigna
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Community Health Network
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Fallon Community Health Plan
  • Federal Employee Program (FEP)
  • First Choice Health
    First Choice Health HMO
    First Choice Health POS
  • Fortis Benefits Insurance Company
  • Gallagher Basset
  • Group Health Cooperative
    Access PPO
    Clear Care HMO
    Clear Care PPO
    Most of Washington State Central and Eastern and Western Washington Counties HMO-High
    Most of Washington State Central and Eastern and Western Washington Counties HMO-Standard
    Options PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Health Net
  • Health Payors Organization
  • HealthSmart
  • HealthSmart - Interplan Health Group
    Interplan Health Group
  • Humana
    Humana EPO
    Humana HMO
    Humana POS
    Medicare Advantage
    Medicare Advantage HMO
    Medicare PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • LifeWise
    Connect
  • Magellan Health Services
  • Medica
  • Medicaid of Washington State
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Moda Health
    Gold
    Medical
    Silver
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • MVP Health Care
  • National Preferred Provider Network
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Network Health
  • PacificSource
  • PHP-Physicians Health Plan
  • POMCO Group
  • Preferred Healthcare
  • Premera Blue Cross
    Medicare Advantage HMO
    Medicare Advantage HMO-POS
    Medicare Advantage Plus HMO
    Medicare Advantage Plus HMO-POS
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Uniform Medical Plan Classic
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington
    Preferred Provider Network
  • Sedgwick Claims Management Services
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • Tricare
    TriCare for Life
  • TriWest Champus
  • Tufts Health Plan
    Tufts Health Plans
  • Uniform Medical Plan
  • UnitedHealthCare
    Medicare Advantage
    Medicare Advantage HMO
    Medicare Supplement PPO
    United Healthcare HMO
    United Healthcare POS
    United Healthcare PPO
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • Veteran Administration Plan
  • Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
  • Wells Fargo Insurance
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Dr. Butrynski's affiliated hospitals

Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 02115
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