Dr. S. H. Buteau, a leading surgeon of the Bay cities and prominently known by reason of his important achievements in medical circles of the state, was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, January 4, 1864. At the age of seven he was brought to California by his parents and acquired his education in the public and high schools of Oakland. His first work was teaching, and in this he spent eight years. Deciding to enter the field of medicine he matriculated at the Cooper Medical College, from which he was graduated in 1889. He soon took up the practice of his profession, but not being content with the field of study which he had covered he has since spent much time abroad in post-graduate work, visiting Vienna, Edinburgh and the many centers noted for expert physicians and surgeons.
Dr. Buteau has always kept in close touch with the most advanced medical thought and his prominence and distinction as an able surgeon is reflected in his extensive practice and important professional connections. He is a trustee of the Merritt estate and was one of the builders of the Samuel Merritt Hospital, which has an endowment of one million dollars and is one of the leading hospitals in the west. Dr. Buteau specializes in surgery and has attained an enviable reputation in this field, not only because he has performed a number of difficult operations most successfully but also by virtue of the fact that through his own investigation and research he has been able to give to the surgical world a most important operation. He is a member of the state board of medical examiners and is in close touch with the work of the various medical associations. In 1904 he served the Oakland board of health. His memberships include the American Association of Surgeons and the American Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians. He was a popular lecturer in the Cooper Medical College, in which he was once a student, and has contributed many valuable articles to the foremost medical journals.
Dr. Buteau wedded Miss Alice Buswell, a native of Oakland, and they have two daughters, Alice and Helen. The Doctor is well known in the Masonic fraternity, holding membership in the lodge, chapter and commandery. His personal characteristics have gained for him the warm regard and friendship of many, while in professional circles he has gained that eminence which comes only in recognition of merit and ability.
Past and Present of Alameda County California, Vol. II
Published in Chicago by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company
1914
Transcribed by Linda Jackson 5/24/2008, Pages 50-53
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