“Taking care of people undergoing Cardiothoracic Surgery is my life’s work and passion. I enjoy helping people live healthier lives.”
Medical School
University of Texas health Sciences Center
San Antonio, TX
1996-2000
Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
2006-2008
Residency in General Surgery
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
2001-2006
Residency Training in Pathology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
2000-2001
License and Certifications
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
American Board of Surgery
Awards and Honors
Karl A. Kline Award in Pathology 2000
Distinguished Academic Honors (Dean’s List) 1992 – 1996
NCAA Intercollegiate Rowing, University of Texas at Austin 1992 -1996
Professional Interests
Aortic and Mitral Valve Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
Lung Cancer Surgery
Professional Societies
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
American College of Chest Physicians
Dr. Butler has written several publications and given many presentations on a number of heart related topics.