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Dr. Brian Butzen, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Brian Butzen, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Brian Butzen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Durango, CO.
Dr. Brian Butzen, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Brian Butzen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 48
Durango, CO
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Brian Butzen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Durango, CO.

About Dr. Brian Butzen, MD

Dr. Butzen graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 2007 and completed a residency at SUNY Upstate Med University Hospital. Dr. Brian Butzen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Durango, CO and has 19 years experience. Dr. Butzen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Butzen is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Glenoid Labrum Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Trigger Finger
Lateral Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Broken Arm
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Ganglion Cyst
Wrist Fracture
Medial Epicondylitis
Shoulder Fracture
Trigger Finger Release
Clavicle Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Release
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Humerus Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Shoulder Osteophyte
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Arthritis of the Finger
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthritis of the Wrist
Bennett's Fracture
Carpal Fractures
Cervical Vertigo
Colles' Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Distal Radius Fracture
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Extremity Injuries
Fracture
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hand Injury
Hand Ligament Rupture
Hand Muscle Strain
Hand Pain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Miner's Knee
Nerve Injury
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Osteophyte of Hand
Pediatric Fractures
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Scaphoid Fractures
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Muscle Strain
Shoulder Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis
Simple Fractures
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Subacromial Bursitis
Tendon Injuries
Upper Extremity Fracture
Wrist Osteophyte
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Basal Thumb Joint Reconstruction
De Quervain's Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand or Finger Amputation
Hand Surgery
Hand Tendon Repair
Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Wrist Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Repair
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Surgery
Synovial Biopsy
Tommy John Surgery
Wrist Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Medicare
  • CO Pathway (Select Network)-CO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Medicaid
  • GEHA
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Presbyterian Health Plan, Inc.
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Molina
  • Tricare
  • IN Total Health

Where Dr. Brian Butzen, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Animas Orthopedic Associates
    575 Rivergate Ln Unit 105, Durango, CO 81301
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Dec 01, 2025
He really cares about the surgeries that he has performed on me and he went out of his way to help diagnose other health conditions that I was having.He is a very good surgeon and communicator
— Dec 01, 2025
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Meet Dr. Brian Butzen, MD

Specialties*
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Pediatric Hand Surgery
Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Butzen's Practice

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Dr. Brian Butzen, MD is affiliated with Animas Surgical Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Brian Butzen, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
    2007
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, Ny
    2008
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • SUNY Upstate Med University Hospital
    2012
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Southern California
    2013
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Brian Butzen, MD Practices

  • Animas Surgical Hospital

    575 Rivergate Ln, Durango, CO

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