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Dr. James Butler, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.7 (21)
Map Pin Small Myrtle Beach, SC
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. James Butler, MD

Dr. James Butler, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Myrtle Beach, SC. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Medical University of South Carolina and is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center. Dr. Butler, completed a residency at Georgia Baptist Medical Center - Atlanta GA. Patients rated Dr. Butler an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Butler works at Ortho SC in Myrtle Beach, SC. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Butler's Office Locations

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    Ortho SC
    210 Village Center Blvd Ste 200, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Joint Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Broken Arm
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fibular Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Meniscus Tear
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Injuries
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Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Myositis Ossificans
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Surgery
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Joint Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscus Surgery
Menisectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Trigger Point Injection
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    4.7
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    About Dr. James Butler, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1649236118
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Georgia Baptist Medical Center - Atlanta GA
    Residency
    Internship
    • Georgia Baptist Medical Center - Atlanta GA|Georgia Baptist Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Grand Strand Medical Center

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