Dr. James Butler MD
Orthopedist
1415 Tulane Ave New Orleans LA, 70112About
Dr. James Butler is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Butler specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Butler tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Tulane University of Louisiana 1978
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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