Dr Louise Butler

Dr Louise Butler

Dr Louise Butler

MBBS(Hons), BMedSci, FRACGP, GradDipRuralGP

Dr Louise Butler grew up in Tasmania and completed her medical degree there before moving to the Northern Territory. Here she trained in general practice and spent 14 years, working with Aboriginal communities and in Alice Springs.

Dr Bulter is interested in educating the next generation of general practitioners and coordinates the teaching program at HVHC.
Outside of work, Louise enjoys spending time with her family, playing the flute and cooking/baking.


Specialty interest areas

  • Education & training
  • Women’s health
  • Aboriginal health

Languages spoken

  • English

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