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Dr. Francis Butler, MD

Psychiatry*
3.8 (24)
Map Pin Small Safety Harbor, FL
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Francis Butler, MD

Dr. Francis Butler, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Safety Harbor, FL. They specialize in Psychiatry, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Addiction Psychiatry. They graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida Largo Hospital. Dr. Butler, completed a residency at Washington University School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Butler an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Butler works at Behavioral Health Options in Safety Harbor, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Tobacco Use Disorder and Anxiety along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and have indicated that they accept telehealth appointments. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Butler's Office Locations

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    Behavioral Health Options
    100 Main St Ste 203, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Personality Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
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Suicidal Ideation
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Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
Adjustment Disorder
Confusion
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Opioid Dependence
Panic Disorder
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
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Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
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Manic Disorder
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Anorexia
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
Asperger's Syndrome
Binge Eating Disorder
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Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Cocaine Withdrawal
Combination Drug Dependence
Conversion Disorder
Developmental and Learning Disorders
Dissociative Disorder
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Factitious Disorders
Gender Dysphoria
Hallucinogen Dependence
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Munchausen Syndrome
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Nightmare Disorder
Nondependent Hallucinogen Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Postpartum Depression
Schizophreniform Disorder
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Somatoform Disorders
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Tobacco Withdrawal
Behavior Therapy
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    Specialties*
    • Psychiatry

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1922131234
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Columbia University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Washington University School of Medicine
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    Medical Education
    • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Addiction Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychiatry
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Largo Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Francis Butler, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Butler is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Butler has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Butler works at Behavioral Health Options in Safety Harbor, FL. View the full address on Dr. Butler’s profile.

    Dr. Butler has seen patients for Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Tobacco Use Disorder and Anxiety, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Butler on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Butler. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Butler.

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