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Charles Butler, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Portage, MI, Bronson Methodist Hospital

CharlesFrancisButlerMD, PhD, FACS

Thoracic Surgery Portage, MI

With Big George Foreman

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Education & Training

  • American Board of Ringside Medicine
    American Board of Ringside MedicineCertification American Board of Ringside Medicine, Ringside Medicine, 2004 - 2005
  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1977 - 1979
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Surgery, 1974 - 1977
  • University of Alabama
    University of AlabamaPh.D, Biophysics--Proton Transport, 1969 - 1974
  • University of Alabama Graduate School
    University of Alabama Graduate SchoolPhD, Biophysics, 1969 - 1974
  • University of Alabama Graduate School
    University of Alabama Graduate SchoolPh.D., Biophysics (Proton Transport), 1974
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1971 - 1973
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1971
  • University of Alabama System
    University of Alabama SystemNo degree, Pre-Med, 1966 - 1967
  • St. Joseph�s College
    St. Joseph�s CollegeB.A., Philosophy, English Literature, and Classics, Summa cum Laude, 1965

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1981 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2018 - 2023
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1977 - 1984
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1979 - 1982
  • American Board of Ringside MedicinePast President
  • USAF Aerospace MedicinePrimary Certification

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FICS) International College of Surgeons (Governor)
  • Rocky Marciano/AAIB Medical Award for Distinguished Practice of sports Medicine American Association for the Improvement of Boxing, 2009
  • Chairman Best International Commission in an Olympic Sport (AIBA International Medical Commission) Dr. C K Wu, Exec Committee IOC, President AIBA, 2009
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Article: Boxing Debate--- Does wearing Headgear Actually Increase the Risk of Concussion?  
    C F Butler MD PhD, et al, Yahoo Sports, 2016
  • Article: Letter of Response to Dr. Sethi MD  
    M Loosemore MD, C F Butler MDPhD, et al, Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 2016
  • Use of Head Guards in AIBA Boxing Tournaments�A Cross-Sectional Observational Study  
    Butler CF, Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Physioacoustics: The Sound Treatment of Pain and Stress, Music Therapy For Stress And Pain Management: A Multi-Disciplinary Exploration, Ed. Brian Wilson 
    1/1/1998
  • Dignity or Despair: Health Care in the United States 
    Financial Arena, San Jose, CA - 1/1/1989
  • A Technique for Rapid Localization and Resection of Pharyngoesophageal (Zenkers) Diverticular Using Intraoperative Endoscopy 
    1/16/1988
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Other

  • Boxing debate: Does wearing headgear actually increase risk of concussion? 
    Butler CF, Yahoo Sports
    1/1/2016
  • The Neutral Corner 
    Butler CF, US Olympic Training Center
    Colorado Springs - 1/1/2014
  • Editorial: What Does Decertification Mean and Where Are We Going? 
    Chaeles F Butler MD PhD, US Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Neutral Corner
    12/18/2012
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Italian, French, German, Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Board of Directors, Institute for Music and Neurologic FunctionBOD, Develop Sine Wave Therapy for Physiologically ImapiredDisclosure: I did not accept compensation2001 - 2018
  • Consultant, Select Comfort INCDevelop Physioacoustics Project for indrustrial productionDisclosure: I did not accept compensation1996 - 2001