Jackson, WY – St. John’s Health is expanding its cardiology department with the addition of Dr. Ross Butschek, a physician who specializes in heart‑failure, cardiomyopathy and genetic heart conditions. Dr. Butschek will begin seeing patients at the clinic this September, offering both reactive and preventive cardiac care to residents of Jackson and the surrounding Tetons.
Experience and training
Dr. Butschek earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Carolinas Medical Center and pursued two fellowships: one in Cardiology at the Medical University of South Carolina and another in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at the University of Utah Medical Center. He describes himself as “the cardiomyopathy guy,” reflecting his focus on heart‑failure, cardiomyopathies, genetic heart disorders and preventive cardiology.
Patient‑centered approach
In his new role, Dr. Butschek says he looks forward to working closely with patients across the full continuum of care – from those managing chronic cardiovascular disease to individuals whose cancer treatment impacts heart health, pregnant patients needing extra cardiac monitoring, and anyone seeking proactive strategies to stay well.
“I absolutely love helping patients through a new diagnosis,” he explained. “We’ll work together over months, adjusting medications, repeating tests, and watching the heart transform back to normal function – it’s truly a joy.”
Dr. Butschek emphasizes a holistic view of health, noting that while diet and exercise are important, “the vast majority of risk is who your family is.” He often “puts on a detective hat” to review family history, genetic testing results and screening recommendations, aiming to serve both the patient and their relatives.
Focus on the Tetons community
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Butschek is eager to contribute to the broader health landscape of the Tetons. He hopes to broaden the approach to heart health, addressing both obvious and subtle cases of heart failure, and to integrate early‑stage management with more aggressive interventions when needed.
When not at work, he enjoys family life with his three young children, describing their daily adventures as “fighting off the newest preschool infection” while exploring the outdoors. The family looks forward to fishing, hiking, mountain biking and other activities in the Tetons, letting the kids run wild under the watchful eyes of their dogs.
How to schedule an appointment
Patients interested in seeing Dr. Butschek can call St. John’s Health Cardiology at (307) 739‑7690 ext. 1. The clinic encourages residents to take advantage of the new expertise available locally, reducing the need for travel to larger metropolitan centers for specialized cardiac care.
St. John’s Health remains committed to delivering high‑quality, family‑focused medical services in Jackson, reinforcing the town’s reputation as a place where cutting‑edge health care meets the values of community, faith and traditional family life.
Original reporting: Buckrail (Jackson WY) — read the source article.
