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Office
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160Phone+1 913-913-5000Fax+1 913-588-1280
Summary
- Dr. Merlin Butler is a medical geneticist in Kansas City, KS and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Children's Mercy Kansas City and The University of Kansas Health System. He received his medical degree from University of Nebraska College of Medicine and has been in practice 39 years. He specializes in clinical genetics and is experienced in common and rare genetic disorders, diagnosis, care and treatment with special interest in genetics of autism, intellectual disabilities, dysmorphology and delineation of features and natural history or rare diseases, Prader-Willi syndrome, fragile X syndrome and Burnside-Butler syndrome, microdeletion syndromes, causes, genetic counseling, advanced genetic testing, pharmacogenetics, case-control studies, and clinical trials.
Education & Training
- Indiana UniversityPh.D., 1984
- Indiana University School of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1980 - 1983
- University of NebraskaM.S., Genetics, 1978 - 1980
- University of Nebraska-LincolnM.S., 1980
- University of Nebraska College of MedicineClass of 1978
- Chadron State CollegeB.S., Education, with Very High Distinction, 1975
- Chadron State CollegeB.A., with Very High Distinction, 1974
Certifications & Licensure
- NE State Medical License 1978 - 2026
- KS State Medical License 1998 - 2025
- MO State Medical License 1998 - 2025
- IN State Medical License 1980 - 2023
- TN State Medical License 1985 - 2004
- American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinical Cytogenetics
- American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinical Genetics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Selected to Kansas City Super Doctors KC Magazine, 2015
- Selected to Who’s Who Executives and Professionals- Honors Edition 2014
- Selected to Who’s Who-Top Doctors Honors Edition 2013
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Clinical Trials
- Characteristics of Prader-Willi Syndrome and Early-onset Morbid Obesity Start of enrollment: 2006 Sep 01
- Growth Hormone Use in Adults With Prader-Willi Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2005 Apr 01
- Genomic Search for Childhood Obesity Genes-A Pilot Study Start of enrollment: 2007 Jun 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 71 citationsOxytocin treatment in children with Prader-Willi syndrome: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.Jennifer L. Miller, Roy N. Tamura, Merlin G. Butler, Virginia Kimonis, Carlos R. Sulsona
American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A. 2017-05-01 - 175 citationsPrader-Willi Syndrome - Clinical Genetics, Diagnosis and Treatment Approaches: An Update.Merlin G. Butler, Jennifer L. Miller, Janice L. Forster
Current Pediatric Reviews. 2019-10-31 - 222 citationsClinical and cytogenetic survey of 39 individuals with Prader-Labhart-Willi syndromeMerlin G. Butler, Meaney Fj, Catherine G. Palmer
American Journal of Medical Genetics. 1986-03-01
Journal Articles
- Newborn Screening for Prader–Willi Syndrome Is Feasible: Early Diagnosis for Better OutcomesVirginia Kimonis, Merlin G Butler, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A
- Preliminary Observations of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Prader–Willi SyndromeMerlin Butler, MD, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A
- Rare FMR1 Gene Mutations Causing Fragile X Syndrome: A ReviewMerlin G Butler, Randi J Hagerman, Adam F Sitzmann, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Metabolic profiling in Prader-Willi syndrome and non-syndromic obesity: Sex differences and the role of growth hormone treatment.Irizarry, K., Bain, J., Butler, M.G., Ilkayeva, O., Newgard, C., Muehlbauer, M., Haqq, A.M. & Freemark, M., Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/25/2015
- Clinically relevant candidate and known genes for alcoholism with representation on high resolution chromosome ideograms.Butler, M.G., McGuire, A. & Manzardo, A.M., KUMC Faculty Research Conference, Kansas City, KS, 1/30/2014
- List of clinically relevant candidate and known genes for obesity and their location on high resolution chromosome ideograms.Butler, M.G., McGuire, A. & Manzardo, A.M., KUMC Faculty Research Conference, Kansas City, KS, 1/30/2014
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Lectures
- RNA Sequencing in Adult Males with Obesity, Leanness or Alstrom SyndromeUniversity of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS - 1/29/2014
- Genetics of Autism and Candidate Gene ApproachOverland Park, KS - 1/24/2014
- Behavioral GeneticsKansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS - 1/17/2014
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Other
- Prader-Willi Syndrome Website Module: An UpdateButler, M.G., Welch, J., Riske, M., Vogel, R., Troxell, R., & Rope, A.
www.medicalhomeportal.org:9090/diagnoses-and-conditions/prader-willi-syndrome/
1/1/2011 - Is gestation in Prader-Willi syndrome affected by the genetic subtype: A commentary.Butler, M.G.
www.mdlinx.com/art_author_comment.cfm/Abbeb6ab15aeeab04
1/1/2009 - Prader-Willi Syndrome Website ModuleButler, M.G., Welch, J., Riske, M., Vogel, R., Troxell, R., Rope, A.
www.medicalhomeportal.org:9090/diagnoses-and-conditions/prader-willi-syndrome/
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Press Mentions
- Proteins Linked to Top Autism Gene Might Aid Early DiagnosisFebruary 26th, 2021
- Possible Genetic Triggers of Autism Symptoms and Motor Issues Identified for Several Rare DiseasesOctober 30th, 2020
- Possible Genetic Triggers of Autism Symptoms and Motor Issues Identified for Several Rare DiseasesOctober 29th, 2020
Grant Support
- Core--Genetics And Clinical FacilityEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development1995–1999
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