Dr. R. Bryan Butler, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon with an interest in specialized care for injuries of the Shoulder and Elbow. Originally from California, Dr. Butler attended Northwestern University, from which he obtained a double major in Biological Sciences and Economics, the latter of which he graduated with honors. He then attended the University of Maryland – School of Medicine. He continued his training in Baltimore at the University of Maryland Medical Center and R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.
Dr. R. Bryan Butler, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon with an interest in specialized care for injuries of the Shoulder and Elbow. Originally from California, Dr. Butler attended Northwestern University, from which he obtained a double major in Biological Sciences and Economics, the latter of which he graduated with honors. He then attended the University of Maryland – School of Medicine. He continued his training in Baltimore at the University of Maryland Medical Center and R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.
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Very happy with my experience with Dr. Butler. He listens to me and explains things very well. He did a great job on my reverse shoulder replacement. I'm going to him to do my other shoulder replacement as well.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
He did a great job checking my elbow and injecting and it feels great now!!👏❤️
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Very professional and explained everything which was very easy to understand.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent communication. Explained surgery & anticipated recovery time. Booking surgery for June. Staff is a “10”.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Butler is the best shoulder surgeon in the Tampa Bay Area. Great people skills and excellent at analyzing the best strategies to improve your mobility and eliminate pain.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Great dr
(2 months ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent. On time and vey informative.
(2 months ago)
Feb-2026
Very professional and knowledgeable of there craft
(2 months ago)
Feb-2026
He is great doctor I appreciate what he is doing for my shoulder
(2 months ago)
Feb-2026
Tampa
4541 S Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33611
Riverview and Apollo Beach
6901 Simmons Loop Suite 201 Riverview, FL 33578
St. Petersburg
2805 54th Ave N St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Dr. R. Bryan Butler, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon with an interest in specialized care for injuries of the Shoulder and Elbow. Originally from California, Dr. Butler attended Northwestern University, from which he obtained a double major in Biological Sciences and Economics, the latter of which he graduated with honors. While at Northwestern, he was a member of the Rowing Team and became Captain of the team in his senior year. He then attended the University of Maryland – School of Medicine, where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society. After deciding to pursue a career in orthopaedics, he continued his training in Baltimore at the University of Maryland Medical Center and R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. During his residency, he was involved in research, education, and lectures, and was selected by the faculty and his co-residents to be the Academic Chief Resident in his final year of residency.
Post residency, Dr. Butler continued his training at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Fellowship Program. He trained at both Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) under Dr. JP Warner and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) under Dr. Larry Higgins. This program encompassed advanced training in shoulder arthroscopy and open treatments of the shoulder. During that time, he was given the opportunity to travel to Annecy, France, to train with the world-renowned shoulder surgeon Dr. Laurent LaFosse. Following his shoulder fellowship and to enhance his sub-specialty training in Elbow Surgery, Dr. Butler traveled to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, to work with Dr. Shawn O’Driscoll to enhance his knowledge and experience.
Initially pursuing a career in academic medicine, Dr. Bryan Butler started his career path as an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and was recruited to Charleston, South Carolina, to practice at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in the Shoulder and Elbow division. Dr. Butler decided to join the Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay, to bring his expertise to the private practice setting to help treat abnormalities of the shoulder and elbow such as Rotator Cuff Disorders, Arthritis of the Shoulder, Shoulder Instability, Shoulder and Elbow Fractures, Sports Injuries, Shoulder Replacements including Anatomic and Reverse Total Shoulder Replacements, and Elbow Ligament Injuries, Elbow Arthritis, Elbow Stiffness, Tendon Injuries, Elbow Replacements.
Dr. Butler is married with two children, a boy and a girl. Dr. Butler enjoys spending time with his family as his number one hobby! He also enjoys golf, fishing, basketball, tennis, and traveling.
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Very happy with my experience with Dr. Butler. He listens to me and explains things very well. He did a great job on my reverse shoulder replacement. I'm going to him to do my other shoulder replacement as well.
He did a great job checking my elbow and injecting and it feels great now!!👏❤️
Very professional and explained everything which was very easy to understand.
Excellent communication. Explained surgery & anticipated recovery time. Booking surgery for June. Staff is a “10”.
Dr Butler is the best shoulder surgeon in the Tampa Bay Area. Great people skills and excellent at analyzing the best strategies to improve your mobility and eliminate pain.
Great dr
Excellent. On time and vey informative.
Very professional and knowledgeable of there craft
He is great doctor I appreciate what he is doing for my shoulder