About Nicholas Butler, MD
Dr. Butler is a member of the Uveitis Service. He specializes in systemic inflammatory diseases that affect the eyes, as well as infectious causes of uveitis. He has particular expertise in treating inflammatory macular edema with systemic therapies when local corticosteroids are either ineffective or not recommended.
During his residency training, Dr. Butler received a Sanford D. Hecht Research Award from the New England Ophthalmological Society. He was subsequently selected to serve as Chief Resident.
Clinical Interests:
- Uveitis and immunology
Treats:
- Adult
Locations
Mass. Eye and Ear at Longwood
800 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-936-6160
Medical Education
- MD, McGill University Faculty of Medicine
- Residency, Rhode Island Hospital/Lifespan
- Fellowship, Oregon Health and Science University
American Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Care 65
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Managed Care
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Partners Plus
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan - other
- Tufts Health Plan
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
Research
Dr. Butler conducts clinical research in the field of ocular immunology and uveitis, primarily focusing on the effectiveness of various therapies for ocular inflammatory disease and its complications. Additional areas of study include long-term outcomes of specific uveitides, infectious causes of uveitis, and inflammatory macular edema.