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Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery)

100 High Street Department of Surgery
Buffalo, NY 14203

(716) 859-4024

Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS is a bariatric surgeon in Buffalo, NY specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS is affiliated with University at Buffalo - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Kaleida Health and UBMD Physicians' Group.

Office Locations

University at Buffalo - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

100 High Street Department of Surgery
Buffalo, NY 14203

(716) 859-4024

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Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

In The News

“Some voters are even postponing surgery, said Dr. John Butsch, a general surgeon at Rush University Medical Center.”—"Campaign frenzy on last day", Chicago Tribune, November 2004

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	129

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	90

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	46
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Buffalo, NY during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Buffalo, NY during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Buffalo, NY during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	99
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	12
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Buffalo, NY during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	12
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Buffalo, NY during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	72
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	11
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Buffalo, NY during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	86
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	14
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Buffalo, NY during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	69
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Buffalo, NY during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Buffalo, NY during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Buffalo, NY during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Buffalo, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	93
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	96
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	14
85 and over	4
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	14
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Residency: Rush University Medical Center

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University at Buffalo - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Kaleida Health

UBMD Physicians' Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS appears to accept the following insurance providers: MagnaCare, Fidelis Care, Workers' Compensation, Veterans Administration, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Railroad Medicare, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Nova, Community Blue Advantage, Univera Health Care (HMO), Preferred Care, North American Administrators, Empire, Community Blue (HMO), Blue Cross & Blue Shield of WNY Inc, Independent Health Association (HMO) and Nofault.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS accepts the following insurance providers:

MagnaCare

Fidelis Care

Workers' Compensation

Veterans Administration

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Cigna

Railroad Medicare

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Nova

Community Blue Advantage

Univera Health Care (HMO)

Preferred Care

North American Administrators

Empire

Community Blue (HMO)

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of WNY Inc

Independent Health Association (HMO)

Nofault

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John L. Butsch, MD, BA, FACS, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$7,808 Da Vinci Surgical System $7,808
ACell, Inc.	$2,906 $2,906
Davol Inc.	$2,024 SURGICAL $1,564	DAV-XenMatrix AB $404	Phasix Mesh $22	Progel Applicator Spray Tips $18	PHASIX $16
Transenterix, Inc.	$2,000 Senhance Surgical Robotics System $2,000
Allergan Inc.	$1,028 STRATTICE $1,028
Other	$3,693 AlloDerm $692	BlastX $572	Saxenda $252	STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS $248	ActivSight $186	Other $1,743

**Types of Payments**
Education	$8,739
Food and Beverage	$5,610
Travel and Lodging	$5,075
Entertainment	$26
Gift	$9

Biography

Dr. John Butsch works as a general surgery and bariatric surgery. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Butsch include laparoscopic surgery and weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). He takes Fidelis Care, Aetna, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Butsch studied medicine at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. For his residency, Dr. Butsch trained at Rush University Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with Kaleida Health and UBMD Physicians' Group.