Mon, Nov 14
|Professional PT - Penn Plaza & Virtual
2022 Physician Lecture Series: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
We are excited to announce that Dr. Alexander Butler of Northwell will be presenting to the staff of Professional Physical Therapy.
TIME & LOCATION:
Nov 14, 2022, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST
Professional PT - Penn Plaza & Virtual, 127 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
ABOUT THE EVENT:
We are excited to announce that Dr Alexander Butler of Northwell will be presenting to the staff of Professional Physical Therapy.
Learning Objectives:
- The participant will be able to demonstrate how spine surgery has evolved in recent years
- The participant should be able to identify and recognize indications for spine surgery in patients undergoing treatment
- The participant should be able to describe anatomic considerations for appropriately performing minimally invasive spine surgery
- Identify the pros & cons of enabling technology for expanding minimally invasive spine surgery techniques
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Alexander J. Butler, MD is a spine surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital and Lenox Health Greenwich Village in Manhattan, and serves as Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He has experience treating conditions of the cervical (neck), thoracic, and lumbar spine (back). Dr. Butler was driven to a career in medicine by personal experience in navigating a spinal condition, treatment and recovery. He has trained in the management of a wide range of spinal diagnoses with several preeminent leaders in the field from both orthopaedic and neurosurgical backgrounds. He has a special interest and clinical focus in minimally invasive surgical techniques and procedures. As an active member of several professional societies committed to the advancement of the field of spine care and surgery, Dr. Butler regularly publishes and presents research investigating minimally invasive spine surgery and surgical outcomes. Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Butler lives with his wife and daughter in New York City. He enjoys golf, travel, and all aspects of physical and mental fitness.
Academic titles
Assistant Professor, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Education
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residencies
University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Medical
Fellowships
Rush University Medical Center
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