Care Philosophy
Dr. Butzke is dedicated to providing the highest-quality, personalized care to her patients and their families.
About Samantha J. Butzke, MD
Dr. Butzke is Board Certified in Pediatrics and now accepting new pediatric patients (from birth to 21 years) at our Annapolis care center. Dr. Butzke graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. She then completed her Pediatric Residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and her Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship at Nemours Children's Hospital. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN).
Patients between the ages of 16 -21 can have procedures performed at the Maryland Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy Center (MDTEC) located in the same building as our Annapolis Care Center. Patients under the age of 16 will have procedures performed in a hospital setting at the Anne Arundel Medical Centers.
- Reflux/Heartburn
- Stomach Pain
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Bloating and Gas
- Blood in stool
- Loss of appetite
- Milk protein allergy
- Issues swallowing
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Diarrhea with blood and mucus
- Swallowed foreign object
- Any other digestive issues
Conditions & Procedures
- Abdominal Pain
- Acid Reflux & GERD
- Anemia
- Celiac Disease
- Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)
- Colitis
- Constipation
- Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis
- Diarrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Esophageal Disease
- Fecal Incontinence
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatic Disease & Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Swallowing Disorders
- Colonoscopy (Screening & Diagnostic)
- EGD (Upper Endoscopy)
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- IV Therapy
Office Locations
Primary Location
Procedure Locations
Having a procedure? It may not always be in the same location where you consulted with your doctor. Check with your doctor to make sure you’re headed to the right place.
Education
Medical
Residency
Fellowship
Professional Highlights
Certifications
Board Certified, Pediatric Gastroenterology
Board Certified, Pediatrics
Awards & Recognitions
Chief Fellow (Pediatrics GI)
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
In the News
- Dr. Butzke spoke with Today's Parent about When Constipation in Babies Is an Emergency.
- Dr. Butzke spoke with Today's Parent about Can Antibiotics Cause Constipation?