Daniel C. Butler PA-C is a graduate of University of Iowa College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program, where he completed both his physician assistant certification and a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Prior to admission to the Physician Assistant program, Mr. Butler received a Master’s of Science degree from Colorado State University in Human Anatomy and Physiology. Mr. Butler had 7 years experience in primary care medicine prior to joining SGC.


Professional Experience
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2/04 - 9/06 Physician Assistant, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, McMinnville, OR.  Scope of practice:  Primary care/family practice and occasional obstetrics.
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2/03—2/04 Assistant Professor, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, Division of Physician Assistant Education
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7/01—6/03 Physician Assistant, Northwest Human Services.  Salem, OR. Scope of practice:  Primary care/family practice.
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9/98—6/01 Physician Assistant, Golden Valley Health Centers, Los Banos, CA. Scope of practice:  Primary care/family practice, urgent care, and occasional obstetrics.
Education
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1996—1998 M.P.A.S.  Physician Assistant Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
Master’s Paper:  “Does a low fat/high carbohydrate diet exacerbate the manifestations of metabolic syndrome X?”
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1994—1996 M.S. Anatomy and Physiology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. 
Master’s Research Paper:  “Phantom limb pain, and the role of neuroplasticity in the etiology and treatment of phantom pain syndromes.”
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1989—1991 B.A. English, California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, CA.
Leadership Positions
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2006  National Diabetes Collaborative Medical Team Leader, Virginia Garcia Memorial
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2005  Lead Clinician, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
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2003  Clinical Year Coordinator, OHSU PA Program
Awards, Certifications & Honors
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Physician Assistant, National Certification 12/98; renewed 6/01; 6/03; 6/05
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Graduate Fellow, Physician Assistant Program, University of Iowa
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National Health Service Core Dedicated Service Award
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Honors designation, CSU Stanislaus; University of Iowa College of Medicine
Professional Organizations
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American Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow Member
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American Gastroenterological Association
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Oregon Society of Physician Assistants

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Association of Clinicians for the Underserved
Committees
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2006  National Diabetes Collaborative, Virginia Garcia Memorial
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2004—2006  Pharmacy and Therapuetics, Virginia Garcia Memorial
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2004—2005  Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement, Virginia Garcia Memorial
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1998—2001  Medical Operations, Golden Valley Health Center
Hobbies
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Cycling, hiking, mountain biking