Overview
Merlin Butler is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas.
Dr. Butler is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prader-Willi Syndrome, Hypotonia, 15q11.2 Microdeletion, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 196 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Butler is currently accepting new patients.
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Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Merlin G. Butler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Merlin G. Butler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Merlin G. Butler by calling their office at 913-588-1873. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Merlin G. Butler a top-rated expert for Prader-Willi Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Merlin G. Butler is classified as an Elite expert for Prader-Willi Syndrome, 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. Merlin G. Butler specialize in?
While Dr. Merlin G. Butler is a Medical Genetics, they have specific expertise in Prader-Willi Syndrome, Hypotonia, and 15q11.2 Microdeletion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Medical Genetics.
Does Dr. Merlin G. Butler participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Merlin G. Butler has published 164 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prader-Willi Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Merlin G. Butler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Merlin G. Butler accept my insurance?
Dr. Merlin G. Butler accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 913-588-1873 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Butler isElite. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- Angelman SyndromeDr. Butler isElite. Learn about Angelman Syndrome.
- HypotoniaDr. Butler isElite. Learn about Hypotonia.
- Prader-Willi SyndromeDr. Butler isElite. Learn about Prader-Willi Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Butler isAdvanced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Dr. Butler isAdvanced. Learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Butler isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Experienced
- Achalasia Microcephaly SyndromeDr. Butler isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.
- Acrofacial Dysostosis Catania TypeDr. Butler isExperienced. Learn about Acrofacial Dysostosis Catania Type.
- Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez TypeDr. Butler isExperienced. Learn about Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez Type.
- Acrofrontofacionasal Dysostosis Syndrome
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Butler isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Bardet-Biedl SyndromeDr. Butler isExperienced. Learn about Bardet-Biedl Syndrome.