Russell Butterfield
Expertise in
24
conditions

Dr. Russell Butterfield

Neurology
630 S 400 E Ste 101, 
Saint George, UT 
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Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
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Expertise in
24
conditions
630 S 400 E Ste 101, 
Saint George, UT 

Overview

Russell Butterfield is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Saint George, Utah.

Dr. Butterfield is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

Dr. Butterfield is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 79 peer reviewed articles and participating in 17 clinical trials. Dr. Butterfield is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Neurology in UT

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Neuromuscular - Integrated Medical Services
630 S 400 E Ste 101, Saint George, UT 84770
Other Locations
Pediatric Neurology
81 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
University Of Utah Neuromuscular
175 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Pediatric Nephrology - University Of Utah Hospital
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132

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.

17 Clinical Trials

Motor Outcomes to Validate Evaluations in FSHD (MOVE FSHD)
Motor Outcomes to Validate Evaluations in FSHD (MOVE FSHD)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 24, 2025
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Efficacy and Safety Study of Ataluren in Patients With Nonsense Mutation Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Open-Label Extension
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Efficacy and Safety Study of Ataluren in Patients With Nonsense Mutation Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Open-Label Extension
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 10, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Ataluren
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase I, Open-Label, Dose Comparison Study of AVXS-101 for Sitting But Non-ambulatory Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Phase I, Open-Label, Dose Comparison Study of AVXS-101 for Sitting But Non-ambulatory Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 26, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study With an Open-Label Extension to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of SRP-4045 and SRP-4053 in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study With an Open-Label Extension to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of SRP-4045 and SRP-4053 in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: SRP-4045 Exon 45-Skipping Treatment, SRP-4053 Exon 53-Skipping Treatment
Study Phase: Phase 3
Open-Label Extension of the HOPE-2 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trial
Open-Label Extension of the HOPE-2 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: CAP-1002 Allogeneic Cardiosphere-Derived Cells
Study Phase: Phase 2
An Open-Label Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Multiple Doses of ISIS 396443 Delivered Intrathecally to Subjects With Genetically Diagnosed and Presymptomatic Spinal Muscular Atrophy
An Open-Label Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Multiple Doses of ISIS 396443 Delivered Intrathecally to Subjects With Genetically Diagnosed and Presymptomatic Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Nusinersen
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Delivery of Allogeneic Cardiosphere-Derived Cells in Subjects With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Delivery of Allogeneic Cardiosphere-Derived Cells in Subjects With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Trial of Pamrevlumab (FG-3019) or Placebo in Combination With Systemic Corticosteroids in Ambulatory Subjects With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Trial of Pamrevlumab (FG-3019) or Placebo in Combination With Systemic Corticosteroids in Ambulatory Subjects With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 26, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Pamrevlumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind Trial of Pamrevlumab (FG-3019) or Placebo in Combination With Systemic Corticosteroids in Subjects With Non-ambulatory Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind Trial of Pamrevlumab (FG-3019) or Placebo in Combination With Systemic Corticosteroids in Subjects With Non-ambulatory Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 12, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Pamrevlumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of ACE-083 in Patients With Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
A Phase 2 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of ACE-083 in Patients With Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 26, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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79 Total Publications

Pearls & Oy-sters: Use of Short-Acting B-Agonist in DOK7-Related Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Treatment.
Pearls & Oy-sters: Use of Short-Acting B-Agonist in DOK7-Related Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Treatment.
Journal: Neurology
Published: March 16, 2026
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What conditions does Dr. Russell Butterfield specialize in?

While Dr. Russell Butterfield is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

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Yes. Dr. Russell Butterfield has published 79 articles and abstracts on conditions like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. You can view a list of Dr. Russell Butterfield's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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