

Dr. Nicholas Butowski, MD
Dr. Nicholas Butowski, MD is a neurologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and SKY Lakes Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Brain Tumor Center
400 Parnassus Ave # 8 San Francisco, CA 94143Hospital Highlight
Dr. Butowski is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights San Francisco, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.
Dr. Butowski is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Butowski's Reviews
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- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Butowski to family and friends is 4.6363635 out of 5
About Me
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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...read morebiography
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...read moreNeurology
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University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1999
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Brain Tumor Center
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 33
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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