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Merlin Butler, MD, Medical Genetics, Kansas City, KS

MerlinG.ButlerMD

Medical Genetics Kansas City, KS

Clinical Cytogenetics, Clinical Genetics

Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University Kansas School of Medicine

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  • Office

    3901 Rainbow Blvd
    Kansas City, KS 66160
    Phone+1 913-913-5000
    Fax+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 University
    Indiana UniversityPh.D., 1984
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1980 - 1983
  • University of Nebraska
    University of NebraskaM.S., Genetics, 1978 - 1980
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    University of Nebraska-LincolnM.S., 1980
  • University of Nebraska College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska College of MedicineClass of 1978
  • Chadron State College
    Chadron State CollegeB.S., Education, with Very High Distinction, 1975
  • Chadron State College
    Chadron State CollegeB.A., with Very High Distinction, 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 1978 - 2026
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 1998 - 2025
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 1998 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1980 - 2023
  • TN State Medical License
    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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Newborn Screening for Prader–Willi Syndrome Is Feasible: Early Diagnosis for Better Outcomes  
    Virginia Kimonis, Merlin G Butler, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A
  • Preliminary Observations of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Prader–Willi Syndrome  
    Merlin Butler, MD, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A
  • Rare FMR1 Gene Mutations Causing Fragile X Syndrome: A Review  
    Merlin G Butler, Randi J Hagerman, Adam F Sitzmann, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A
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Books/Book Chapters

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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 Syndrome 
    University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS - 1/29/2014
  • Genetics of Autism and Candidate Gene Approach 
    Overland Park, KS - 1/24/2014
  • Behavioral Genetics 
    Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS - 1/17/2014
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Other

  • Prader-Willi Syndrome Website Module: An Update 
    Butler, 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 Module 
    Butler, M.G., Welch, J., Riske, M., Vogel, R., Troxell, R., Rope, A.
    www.medicalhomeportal.org:9090/diagnoses-and-conditions/prader-willi-syndrome/
    1/1/2009
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Press Mentions

  • Proteins Linked to Top Autism Gene Might Aid Early Diagnosis
    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 Diseases
    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 Diseases
    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

Professional Memberships