
Overview
Alexander J. Butler, MD is a board certified, fellowship trained spine surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital and serves as Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Recognized as a SuperDoctors Rising Star in New York, he has experience treating conditions of the cervical (neck), thoracic, and lumbar spine (back). Dr. Butler was driven to a career in medicine by personal experience in navigating a spinal condition, treatment and recovery. He has trained in the management of a wide range of spinal diagnoses with several preeminent leaders in the field from both orthopaedic and neurosurgical backgrounds. He has a special interest and clinical focus in minimally invasive surgical techniques and procedures. As an active member of several professional societies committed to the advancement of the field of spine care and surgery, Dr. Butler regularly publishes and presents research investigating minimally invasive spine surgery and surgical outcomes. Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Butler lives with his wife and daughters in New York City. He enjoys golf, travel, and all aspects of physical and mental fitness.
His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, and Muscle Spasms.
Dr. Butler is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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130 East 77th Street, Black Hall 7th, 11th And 12th Floors, New York, NY 10075
525 West 36th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Butler has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Lenox Hill
An internationally renowned spine surgeon, Frank Schwab, MD, FAAOS, specializes in complex spinal pathology, pediatric and adult spinal deformity and revision reconstruction procedures. Dr Schwab s areas of clinical focus include innovating patient-specific operative treatment, optimizing sagittal realignment guidelines, emphasizing the use of pre-operative planning technologies and techniques for complex spine surgery. He is widely recognized as a leader in the field and has pioneered many aspects of spinal deformity care, especially for patients with extensive surgical histories. Dr Schwab also developed the first definitive classification of adult spinal deformity that has become a clinical standard for spinal surgeons all over the world. Dr. Schwab is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Schwab is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Och Spine At NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral
Dr. Lawrence Lenke, Co-Director of Och Spine, surgeon-in-chief at the Och Spine Hospital, and chief of spinal deformity surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.Lawrence Lenke, MD is one of the world's foremost leaders in spinal deformity surgery. His world-renowned practice is devoted exclusively to spinal deformity surgery with an emphasis on complex reconstructive surgery in both children and adults for the treatment of various spinal deformities such as scoliosis, kyphosis, flatback syndrome, and other major spinal imbalances, as well as spondylolisthesis. He is generally regarded as the premier spinal deformity surgeon in the world, having developed the classification system for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), to which his name is now attached.After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his MD from Northwestern University Medical School, Dr. Lenke completed his internship and residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine. While at Washington University, he also completed his fellowship training in pediatric and adult orthopedic spine surgery.Dr. Lenke has been listed in America's Top Doctors for the past 10 years and Best Doctors in America the past 15 years. Dr. Lenke was honored with the North American Spine Society’s 2013 Leon Wiltse Award for excellence in leadership and/or clinical research in spine care. Also in 2013, Dr. Lenke was listed in Orthopedics This Week as one of “The Top 28 Spine Surgeons in North America.” He served as president of the Scoliosis Research Society 2010-2011, the oldest and most prestigious spine society in the world; its single focus is the advancement of care in patients with spinal deformity. As a reflection of his preeminent surgical skills, he has hosted over 700 spinal surgeons from around the globe to observe his surgeries in the past 15 years.Dr. Lenke’s prolific academic career includes writing over 360 published peer-reviewed manuscripts, editing five textbooks on Spinal Surgery, writing more than 125 textbook chapters, chairing over 100 Spinal Surgery meetings and having been an invited Visiting Professor domestically and internationally more than 100 times. Dr. Lenke is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Lenke is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Lenke is currently accepting new patients.
Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
John Healey is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Healey is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteosarcoma, Bone Tumor, Chondrosarcoma, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Healey is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander J. Butler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander J. Butler?
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Is Dr. Alexander J. Butler a top-rated expert for Lordosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander J. Butler is classified as an Experienced expert for Lordosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alexander J. Butler specialize in?
While Dr. Alexander J. Butler is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Alexander J. Butler accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander J. Butler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-434-6880 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Butler isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Fractured SpineDr. Butler isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Herniated DiskDr. Butler isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Butler isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LordosisDr. Butler isExperienced. Learn about Lordosis.
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Butler isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.


