Nicholas Buto, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

4.9

68 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Occupational/Physical Therapy

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Education

Professional Education:: DPT, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2025

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

68 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

29 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

29 Reviews

January 27, 2026

5.0

Nicholas Buto is absolutely GREAT, in every way!

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Nicholas did a very good job. He was very clear in his explanations and made sure I understood everything he was explaining clearly. He took his time with me and was very patient. I would highly recommend Nicholas to others.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Very nice, professional, listened carefully to my concerns.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Again Nicholas heard my concerns and actually during PT, I felt a change and at the end of my visit, I nearly felt completely 'normal'!

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Nicholas Buto is a GREAT physical therapist! extremely efficient, friendly, kind, patient! makes you feel very comfortable!

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Professional who listens and provides sound care.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Nick B. is an amazing and very talented physical therapist.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Even though I know he sees many other patients, he makes you feel like you're the most important one.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

He explains everything he is doing and why. He understands if I have difficulties with some routines.

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November 27, 2025

5.0

Nicholas Buto was friendly and professional. He tried to lighten the mood and make me comfortable.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Nicholas is the first physical therapist I worked with at NM Physical Therapy. He is a true professional and genuinely cares about his patients and their road to recovery. Nicholas always found new ways to improve my overall success in my physical therapy sessions. I enjoyed working with him and was confident in his recommendations. I looked forward to my sessions with Nicholas even though sometimes he made me work hard, he made me feel confident in my ability to improve.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Nicholas is kind, effective and patient.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and informative.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Thoughtful and caring

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October 24, 2025

5.0

He takes the time to investigate the patient's problem and is an excellent therapist.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

He was informative and attentive and gave good care.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Nick is very proficient and skilled in his recommendations.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Very respectful

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October 10, 2025

5.0

He was very attentive & shifted plan to address the current need.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

He is very helpful and friendly. Listens to my questions and gives great suggestions for my care. Shows that he cares for my health.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Nick was extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and very helpful.

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Buto is one of the best in this department

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September 12, 2025

5.0

Nicholas was thorough, friendly and genuinely caring

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Nic is very great to work with. He explains everything that we are doing and answers all of my questions. He is invested in my recovery and is a pleasure to work with.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Compassionate knowledge care

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Extremely helpful and attentive

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August 29, 2025

5.0

He changed up the excercises which worked different muscles and challenged

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Same reasons as above - he took time to really talk to me about my current symptoms. The exercises he gave me are very helpful and he didn't overload me with tons. I appreciate the slower approach to see what I respond to and what might not help me.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Easy to work with. Always took the time to explain the movements.

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