David M. Butler, MD
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Pacific Neuroscience Institute
1301 20th Street, Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA 90404
2026 Golden State Patient
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About David M. Butler
Board-certified both by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, Dr. David M. Butler has been a partner of Southern California Head and Neck Medical Group (SCHNMG) since 1988. In 2019, SCHNMG transitioned over to Pacific Eye, Ear & Skull Base Center, Pacific Neuroscience Institute.
Respected and revered by his patients and fellow doctors, Dr. Butler maintains active privileges at Saint John’s Health Center, where he is a past President of the Medical Staff. He is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Head and Neck Surgery at the University California, Los Angeles, where he received the Clinical Training Award for his dedication to educating young doctors.
Dr. Butler graduated from New York Medical College with his medical degree, where his professors and peers elected him a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his residency training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center and served as Chief Resident during his final year.
In addition to his extensive practice experience, Dr. Butler is also a member of several professional organizations, including:
•American College of Surgeons, Fellow
•American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fellow
•California Medical Association
•Los Angeles County Medical Association
•Bay Surgical Society
Dr. Butler is a past President and Executive Board Member of the Bay Surgical Society and he has also served as Board Member of the Pacific Oncology Society. His expertise and advanced knowledge have also posted him to consultant positions for California Medical Review Systems, Inc., Transamerica/Occidental and Value Health Sciences, Inc.
A published author of original medical research, Dr. Butler has been a principal investigator in a national multicultural study of new drug applications for sinus and nasal disease. He has been a keynote speaker at national specialty conferences and in Europe, Great Britain and Asia. Dr. Butler has been featured on The Discovery Channel, Brentwood Magazine, and in other print media. He is annually elected to Best Doctors in Los Angeles, Best Doctors in America, Top Doctors and Super Doctor.
New York Medical College
1979
Dr. Butler’s dedication is evidenced by his active involvement in teaching and research. He is published in leading medical journals and presents at ?conferences across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. Dr. Butler has served as a principal investigator for clinical research studies in his field. His association with several professional organizations includes:
 
- American College of Surgeons
- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Board of Otolaryngology
- Los Angeles Medical Association
- California Medical Association
- Bay Surgical Society
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Providence Saint John's Health Center
Dr. Butler has been featured on The Discovery Channel, Brentwood Magazine, and in other print media. He is annually elected to Best Doctors in Los Angeles, Best Doctors in America, Top Doctors and Super Doctor. Dr. Butler is known as an exhibiting painter of multimedia works, a published poet and short story writer, and he is anticipating publication of his first novel “A Flair for Chaos.”
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Excellent all around.
Providence Patient
He stepped in and up when I could not get an appt with my regular provider. Nice guy.
Providence Patient
Dr. Butler is an excellent and caring doctor/ surgeon. I feel very comfortable with him and he listens to what I say and my concerns!
Providence Patient
Great experience with Dr. Butler, was very thorough with my condition as discussed. His assistant was very thorough in reviewing my health records and asking necessary questions as it pertained to this doctor visit. Left the appointment feeling informed and very comfortable with having Dr. Butler as my doctor moving forward.
Providence Patient
So far, my experience between my PCP & specialty providers has been very positive. The flow & seamlessness have been better than I expected. This is the first time I am needing specialty care culminating in a surgery, all my providers have been excellent and I am anticipating a flawless surgical experience & I am very hopeful that the issue will be greatly improved after my recovery is complete.
Providence Patient
DR. DAVID BUTLER'S OFFICE WAS AN EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE.
Providence Patient