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Matthew A. Butters, M.D.

  1. Physiatrist
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Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

Matthew A. Butters, M.D., is a general physiatrist, with a special interest in musculoskeletal medicine.

His clinical focus includes:

  • Expertise is evaluating, diagnosing, and treating musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis and tendinopathies.
  • Evaluation and management of back and neck pain.
  • Evaluation and management of joint pain.
  • Evaluation and management of cervical and lumbar radiculopathies
  1. Back pain
  2. Cervical herniated disk
  3. Cervical myelopathy
  4. Cervical radiculopathy
  5. Cervical spinal stenosis
  6. Hip arthritis
  7. Hip tendinitis
  8. Knee pain
  9. Lumbar herniated disk
  10. Lumbar radiculopathy
  11. Lumbar spinal stenosis
  12. Neck pain
  13. Osteoarthritis
  14. Shoulder disorder
  • Musculoskeletal medicine
  • Back and neck pain
  • Joint pain
  1. 1990
    ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1990
    ResidentDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1986
    MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1981
    Graduate School - PhysiologyUniversity of Minnesota
  5. 1979
    BAHamline University

Certifications

  1. 1991
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 1979
    Summa Cum LaudeHamline University
  2. 1979
    Outstanding College SeniorHamline University
  3. 1979
    Phi Beta KappaHamline University
  4. 1978
    Kappa PhiHamline University
  5. 1977
    Phi Theta KappaRochester Community College

Professional memberships

  1. 2017 - present
    FacultyMusculoskeletal Course Year 1, Mayo Medical School-Arizona Campus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  2. 2015 - 2016
    ChairAdmissions Committee, Mayo Medical School-Arizona Campus, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  3. 2012 - 2016
    ChairPM&R Specialty Council, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  4. 2010 - 2012
    MemberClinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  5. 2009
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  6. 2008 - 2017
    Department ChairDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  7. 2008
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  8. 2006 - 2011
    Item WriterPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Exam, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  9. 2006 - 2008
    MemberOutpatient Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  10. 2005 - 2010
    MemberIntegrative Medicine Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  11. 2005 - 2006
    ChairIntegrative Medicine Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  12. 2001 - 2005
    MemberEducation Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  13. 2001 - 2005
    ChairMCA School of Health Sciences, Education Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  14. 2001 - 2005
    ChairHealth Related Science Education Subcommittee, Allied Health Related Sciences Education Committee, Department of Education Administration
  15. 2000
    JudgeAcademic Excellence Day
  16. 2000 - 2001
    MemberBack/Strain Injury Process Improvement Team, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  17. 1997 - 2007
    MemberNorth American Spine Society
  18. 1993 - 1998
    MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine
  19. 1993 - 1994
    MemberAdmissions Committee, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  20. 1992 - 1994
    ChairPatient Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  21. 1991 - 1992
    MemberPatient Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  22. 1991 - present
    MemberMaricopa County Medical Society
  23. 1990 - 1999
    CoordinatorEducation Section, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  24. 1990 - 1991
    MemberArizona Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  25. 1989
    Team PhysicianJohn Marshall High School Hockey
  26. 1988 - 1989
    Resident MemberPM&R Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  27. 1986 - 1990
    MemberAmerican Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
  28. 1986 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  29. 1982 - 1990
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  30. 1982 - 1990
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  31. 1982 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

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