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John L. Butsch

John L. Butsch, MD

Buffalo, NY

About John L. Butsch, MD

Specialties & classifications: Bariatric surgery (directory-reported) · Surgery

John L. Butsch, MD has a listed practice in Buffalo, NY. Contact the practice to confirm appointment availability, current services and insurance coverage.

Questions and Answers

Where is the listed practice?

100 High St, Dept. Of Surgery, Buffalo, NY, 14203. This is the registry-reported practice address; confirm the appointment location with the office. Source

Which insurance plans are listed?

Reported plans include Nofault. Confirm coverage for your specific plan and procedure with the office and insurer. Source

How can I check professional registration?

The NPI Registry record is 1396810172. NPI registration is separate from state licensure and board certification. Source

Education and Training

  • Medical school · 1996

    State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine

    MD

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  • Medical school

    Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo

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Reported credentials

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Reported affiliations

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Selected publications

  • A Personalized Medicine Approach: Psychosocial and Genetic Risk Assessments Predictors of Bariatric Surgery Outcomes After 3 Years. · 2026 Source ↗
  • Utilization of a precision medicine genetic and psychosocial approach in outcome assessment of bariatric weight loss surgery: a narrative review. · 2025 Source ↗
  • Genetic Correlates as a Predictor of Bariatric Surgery Outcomes after 1 Year. · 2023 Source ↗
  • The Retention of Nitrogenous Waste Products in the Blood. · 1916 Source ↗

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Professional identifier

NPI: 1396810172

Insurance reported

Nofault

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Ratings & reviews

4.3/ 5
114 combined ratingsHealthgrades, WebMD, Vitals

What patients say

Reviews of Dr. Butsch are mixed: some patients praise their surgical recovery, attentive care and helpful staff. Other accounts describe long waits, difficulty reaching the office and poor communication with patients or families. Reports of staff courtesy and postoperative support vary considerably.

Based on available written reviews on Healthgrades, WebMD, Vitals. Checked 2026-11-07.

Summary of accessible comments, which may overlap across sites.

Source ratings reflect the dates shown. Combined totals may include overlapping reviewers.

Review highlights

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