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Dr. James Butler, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 71
Dr. James Butler, MD
4.1 (27 Ratings)

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Dr. James Butler, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Slidell, LA.
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Dr. James Butler, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 71
Slidell, LA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Butler, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Slidell, LA.

About

Dr. James Butler, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Slidell, LA and has 46 years experience. They graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1978 and completed a residency at Tulane University School of Medicine.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center-North Shore and Slidell Memorial Hospital. Dr. Butler has experience treating conditions like Back Pain and Intervertebral Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Butler received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Butler is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Back Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Back Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Back Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Upper Back Pain
Arthrocentesis
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chordoma
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Injuries
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Rib Fracture
Sacral Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Sclerosis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Vertebral Column Tumors
Wrist Fracture
Ankle Arthroscopy
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neurostimulator Implantation
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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Locations

  1. 1 Elite. Orthopaedic Specialists
    1150 Robert Blvd Ste 240, Slidell, LA 70458
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 14:30

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Butler
4.1
Based on 27 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Mar 11, 2018
DR. BUTLER IS VERY FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL.. HE IS ATTENTIVE TO YOUR PROBLEM AND GIVES AN EASY TO UNDERSTAND EXPLAINATION AND TREATMENT OF YOU PROBLEM.
WILLIE MOORE in NEW ORLEANS — Mar 11, 2018
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Internship

Internship
  • Charity Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Butler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Butler's profile.

Dr. Butler frequently treats the following conditions: Back Pain and Intervertebral Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Butler, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center-North Shore and Slidell Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Butler, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center-North Shore

    100 Medical Center Dr, Slidell, LA

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital

    1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA