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Dr. Francis Butler, MD

Dr. Francis Butler, MD

Psychiatry*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Francis Butler, MD is a psychiatrist in Safety Harbor, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Butler has extensive experience in Personality Disorders, General Mental Health Disorders & Therapy, and Addiction & Substance Abuse. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Largo Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (23 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Butler specializes in the areas of Addiction Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry & Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Butler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Butler

3.9
23 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
4%
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3 star
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2 star
13%
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1 star
17%
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Nothing but good things to say. The ECT treatment saved my life. It has been great working with him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tyler – Feb 04, 2024
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Awesome Dr.!!!
I have been seeing him for years. He has always been insightful, caring, and friendly. More importantly, he will listen and adjust medications to provide the patient with the best possible outcome. Guy is pretty funny too, making him super easy to talk to.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 25, 2022
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New lease on life.
Dr. Butler gave me a chance with his compassion and understanding he listened to my needs and guided me to the help that I needed.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Carla T. – Mar 14, 2022
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Unfortunately I never met him. Every time I came to an appt I had to speak with his PA who was very short and curt. I did not go back
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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May 26, 2021
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I found Dr. F Kevin Butler to be Remarkable when I first went to him in 2009, over the years he has changed in my opinion he is now more for making the "Almighty $ Dollar" then treating his patients with the caring and compassionate treatment that he once did. I blame this on the opioid epidemic it has given doctors an easy way of padding their wallets, and forgetting that everyone is different and needs to be treated at all times with compassion and dignity for they are going through something that they don't understand What a shame the psychiatric community has lost another great doctor to greed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Joan Hutkin – Oct 09, 2020
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Best Dr. I have ever had the privilege to be friends with, because with this guy, your more than a patient, your treated with respect, dignity and some good ole fashioned humor. Thanks again Dr. Been since 2016, still straight, still have my marbles!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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John Fahlsing 2016 - 2020 – Sep 03, 2020
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Dr. Butler is a very good psychiatrist. He listens and pays attention to what you say.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Carol Callen – Feb 21, 2020
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Dr. Butler has been my psychiatrist for many years. I like him because of his level of dedication to his patients. I have seen him at Windmoor and at his office. He puts in a lot of time at Windmoor, looking after a multitude of patients. Potential patients should know that there are sometimes emergencies at the hospital that may occasionally result in his arriving somewhat late at his office. Also be aware that Dr. Butler is extremely intelligent and truly capable of multi-tasking.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Carol C. in Pinellas Park, FL – Nov 22, 2018
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I have been a patient of Dr. Butler for many years. He is a kind and compassionate person. He spends the time needed with me rather than rushing me out of his office like so many psychiatrists do. We work well together and I am thankful for his assistance in getting/keeping myself well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lori in Saint Petersburg, FL – Oct 15, 2018
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My experience with Dr Butler is frustrating at best. He refuses to talk to family members of at risk elderly patients who require healthcare surrogate and POA oversite. My family member has not gotten any better under his care. He is not attentive to patient or family dynamic needs to adequately care for this vulnerable patient population. The inpatient facility he uses called Windmoor is a poorly administered facility with poor quality of patient care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 10, 2018
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This office milks their star doctor's stellar reviews when in fact he is only present three days a weeks to sign paperwork. You'll actually be seen by a nurse practitioner. No thanks
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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Oldsmar, FL – Jan 21, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Francis Butler, MD is a psychiatrist in Safety Harbor, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Butler has extensive experience in Personality Disorders, General Mental Health Disorders & Therapy, and Addiction & Substance...read more
  • Psychiatry

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  • Columbia University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Washington University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Addiction Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Psychiatry
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Largo Hospital

    201 14th St SW
    Largo, FL 33770
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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