Clinical Spotlight: Daniel Butler, MD

Daniel Butler, MD: Discover the General Surgeon Who Roots for the Underdogs

What is your clinical specialty?

General Surgery

Where did you go to school?

Indiana University School of Medicine

What brought you to Premier Health? 

Work

Why did you choose medicine as a career? 

My father

Who are the people who influenced and/or mentored you? 

My father

What is one thing most people don’t know about you? 

I don’t know my actual age. 

Where is your hometown?

South Korea

What, if any, sports team(s) do you cheer for?

Any underdogs

What is the last book you read? 

The “Outpost” by Jake Tapper

What is your favorite song in your playlist? 

"Thunderstruck" by AC/DC

What is your favorite food?

Vegetables

What is your favorite hobby?

Running

What is your favorite animal, and why?

Dog, because they're a great companion.

Where is your favorite vacation spot, and why?

Any place that is sunny, warm, quiet, with a beach and ocean.

Describe something (a thing, person, place, experience, etc.) for which you are especially thankful:

Family for the joy they bring me.

Pick a side

iPhone or Android

iPhone

Early bird or night owl

Early bird

Beach bum or mountain hiker?  

Both

Dress shoes or tennis shoes?

Tennis shoes

Paperback or e-reader? 

Paperback

Coffee or tea?

Both

Cooking or baking? 

Cooking

Sweet or salty?

Salty

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