About
Mary Beth Butcher, MD earned her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from West Virginia University in 1979. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Medicine from Marshall University, John C. Edwards School of Medicine in 1983. She then completed both her internship and her Family Medicine residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital - OhioHealth in Columbus, finishing in 1986.
Dr. Butcher has practiced family and preventive medicine in the Columbus area for over thirty years. She holds membership in the American Academy of Family Practice and the Central Ohio Academy of Family Practice. Her clinical interests include cardiovascular prevention, sleep medicine, and general wellness strategies. She believes that listening carefully to each patient, while fully engaging in the medical process, produces the best outcomes. Patients describe her as thorough and detective-like in her diagnostic approach. She consistently prioritizes lifestyle modifications over premature medication. Outside the office, Dr. Butcher enjoys cooking, horticulture, NCAA football, basketball, politics, and exercise.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
West Virginia University, Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry 1979
Medical School
Marshall University, John C. Edwards School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine 1983
Residency
Family Medicine, Riverside Methodist Hospital - OhioHealth, Columbus, OH 1984-1986
Additional Training
Internship, Riverside Methodist Hospital - OhioHealth, Columbus, OH 1983-1984
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Butcher right for?
Dr. Butcher is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term, prevention-focused relationship with their physician. Patients managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, or cardiovascular risk benefit from her thorough, proactive approach. She works especially well with patients who prefer lifestyle and wellness strategies before turning to medication. Anyone seeking a physician who engages deeply with work habits, exercise, mental health, and sleep will find her clinical style a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Butcher specializes in family medicine and preventive care. She focuses specifically on cardiovascular prevention, sleep disorders, high cholesterol, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. Her approach centers on identifying and addressing root causes through nutrition, exercise, sleep, and detailed evaluations.
Dr. Butcher evaluates lifestyle factors first. She discusses work habits, exercise routines, sleep, and mental health as part of each patient's care program. She encourages patients to address these areas before moving to medication when that approach is clinically appropriate.
Dr. Butcher holds membership in the American Academy of Family Practice and the Central Ohio Academy of Family Practice. She earned her medical degree from Marshall University, John C. Edwards School of Medicine and completed her Family Medicine residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital - OhioHealth in Columbus.
Dr. Butcher has served patients in the greater Columbus area for over thirty years. She completed her residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital - OhioHealth and has practiced in Columbus ever since.
Yes. Members see Dr. Butcher directly at every office visit. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
Yes. Dr. Butcher helps members coordinate care with local hospitals, pharmacies, and physicians when they need urgent attention while away from Columbus. She remains reachable by phone after hours and on weekends for exactly these situations.
Dr. Butcher holds an affiliation with OhioHealth Riverside Hospital. She also maintains strong familiarity with specialists across every major Columbus hospital, which helps her connect patients with the right specialist quickly when needed.
Dr. Butcher takes a thorough, investigative approach to each patient's health concerns. Patients and family members describe her as exhaustive in working through difficult health situations. She draws on her broad specialist network across Columbus hospitals to find answers and coordinate next steps.
Doctor profile last updated April 3, 2026