Dr Butler studied Medicine at the University of Queensland, and graduated with First Class Honours. He completed dermatology specialist training in Queensland at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Royal Children’s Hospital and the Princess Alexandra Hospital, as well as in the United Kingdom.
Dr Butler is a visiting dermatologist at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, where he supervises a general dermatology clinic. He is also involved in the care of admitted patients. Dr Butler is a senior clinical lecturer at the University of Queensland and is actively involved in dermatology specialist training.