Nicholas A. Butowski

MD

Neuro-oncologist
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Dr. Nicholas Butowski is a neuro-oncologist who specializes in brain tumors, neuroimaging, cognitive and rehabilitative neurology, and complementary therapies for neurological disorders. He is director of clinical services in neuro-oncology and a researcher at the Brain Tumor Center.

In his research, Butowski focuses on developing treatments for primary brain tumors as well as methods to ensure good quality of life for patients and to assist them in recovering from or coping with brain injury.

Butowski earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He completed a residency in neurology and a fellowship in neuro-oncology at UCSF. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and Society for Neuro-oncology.

  • Education

    University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1999

  • Residencies

    UCSF Medical Center, Neurology, 2003

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Medical Center, Neuro-oncology, 2004

  • Academic Title

    Professor

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Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    194 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 13, 2024
    We are always comforted by the excellent care we receive.
    Sep 05, 2024
    Doctor was wonderful listen answered questions and very helpful
    Aug 28, 2024
    Outstanding doctor. Expert in his field. Good at explaining difficult concepts
    Aug 22, 2024
    This was my first experience with Dr. Butwoski. He was wonderful. Extremely wonderful and knowledgeable.
    Aug 14, 2024
    Doc Butowsky was top tier - professional, knowledgeable, skilled, responsive!
    Aug 08, 2024
    I was very pleased with my scan and follow up discussion with my doctor, so appreciate the level of care!
    Aug 02, 2024
    Smart, thorough, respectful, and empathic care
    May 26, 2024
    Very helpful!
    May 26, 2024
    Dr. Butowski is a Caring and compassionate physician.
    May 23, 2024
    A+++
    May 15, 2024
    Excellent bedside manner. Knowledgeable and thoughtful. Respectful and kind.
    May 10, 2024
    I admire Dr. Butowski! He is a great doctor.
    May 08, 2024
    Dr. Butowski is a superstar! Caring, attentive an is a proactive physican.
    Apr 27, 2024
    Dr. Butowski is an absolute asset to the department and to UCSF.
    Apr 24, 2024
    It's been a year since the Glioblastoma diagnosis. The road to recovery is beyond hard, with treatments dictated by MRI results, and considerations given for being heavily methalated. So very grateful to have Dr Butowski and the team looking out for me.
    Dec 27, 2023
    We consider ourselves fortunate to have Dr. Butowski and his staff as our medical team.
    Dec 21, 2023
    Best doctor ever!
    Nov 16, 2023
    I feel extremely fortunate that Dr. Butowski was available to see me and pick up with me after not seeing him since 2017. He's so very knowledgable and paid out a reasonable plan for me to follow. I need to do my part now.
    Nov 15, 2023
    As always, excellent care!
    Nov 12, 2023
    My care provider received quite general info about injections, and he did not reply due to my need to provide a list for which he would respond. This is due to the detail he would provide to me specifically. All treatments for my particular disease are extremely new
    Nov 11, 2023
    Very good
    Oct 08, 2023
    Dr. Butowski makes sure that I understand everything in a way that no other doctor has.
    Oct 06, 2023
    I've been seeing Dr Butowski for 13 years now. He's incredibly thoughtful, patient and wise and gives me great confidence in my care.
    Oct 01, 2023
    Dr. Butowski has made me feel very cared for. I reached out to him after not seeing him for 6 years and he immediately responded.
    Sep 29, 2023
    Dr. Butowski is excellent on all counts. He's an asset to his division.
    Sep 28, 2023
    We are grateful to have Dr Butowski on our care team.
    Sep 20, 2023
    We consider ourselves truly fortunate to have Dr. Butowski as our neuro-oncologist.
    Sep 20, 2023
    Very good
    Aug 16, 2023
    Very informative and caring
    Aug 12, 2023
    The team was WONDERFUL!
    Aug 12, 2023
    Top notch care provider for sure
    Aug 12, 2023
    Good
    Aug 11, 2023
    I just love Dr. Butowski and his whole team. I feel like theiy're MY team!
    Aug 02, 2023
    Excellent MD in all ways. My husband taught me to meditate. Dr B convinced me to meditate.
    Jul 27, 2023
    Dr. Butowski always takes his time to make sure you're comfortable with your plan of care.
    Jul 06, 2023
    I've always had a good experience with Dr. Butowski
    Jun 30, 2023
    Dr. Butowski is a wonderful doctor who cares, understands, and supports my needs to the fullest.
    Jun 22, 2023
    Nicholas Butowski seems to be the best I have found globally.
    Jun 18, 2023
    Good
    Jun 16, 2023
    I really liked Dr Botowski
    May 17, 2023
    Dr. Butowski simply the best provider in the clinic.
    May 17, 2023
    We are very fortunate to have Dr. Butowski as our neuro-oncologist.
    May 17, 2023
    Good
    May 12, 2023
    From the MRI visit, to evaluation with Dr. Butowski, everything went very well!!!
    Apr 27, 2023
    Dr Butowski is excellent. I'm happy he is my NeuroOnc. I feel safe and cared for. He is smart and easy to speak with. He hears what I have to say and responds in a way that doesn't dismiss me. That Is a major issue with others and I appreciate that it's not with him.
    Apr 27, 2023
    Excellent care all around!!
    Mar 30, 2023
    As a result of the delay in getting to talk to the doctor, our discussion was not as productive.
    Mar 22, 2023
    Very good experience
    Mar 17, 2023
    Dr. B is the best!
    Feb 17, 2023
    Dr. B is always very helpful in explaining my test results and listening and answering any questions or issues I may have.
    Jan 22, 2023
    Good
    Jan 13, 2023
    A post appointment email follow up was a nice touch.
    Jan 02, 2023
    Always a pleasure and very much appreciate the time invested in my health.
    Dec 30, 2022
    It was a good meeting with Dr. Butowski about my MRI results. He didn't show the results of my MRI scan this time like he usually does before but I trust him as he confirmed it's stable so I suppose it's not necessary to see them if they are the same as before.
    Dec 29, 2022
    Dr. Butowski is an excellent provider. Decent human being; extremely knowledgeable; compassionate. Top notch communication. If only he was chair of this department.
    Dec 21, 2022
    Excellent service
    Dec 10, 2022
    Doctor butowski was great. Heard our concerns and made surgery happen while we sat with him.
    Nov 28, 2022
    Great discussion of why optune does not work

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