Dr. Sean Butler Dr Sean Butler is based on the Gold Coast.  He is an experienced Geriatrician and Physician, specialising in all aged-related syndromes including: dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, TIA, syncope, falls, incontinence, polypharmacy and complex medicine associated with the elderly. Dr Butler strongly believes in holistic, patient- focused care, and promotes a multidisciplinary philosophy. He strongly believes in individual assessment, family care, provision of information to facilitate decision making, and advocates for dignity, respect and quality of life. These are his guiding principles in the care of the elderly. Dr Butler practises as a Community Geriatrician at many residential aged-care facilities from Coolangatta to Bethania in QLD.  Dr Butler no longer has a private clinic.

Patients who are elderly, frail and have multiple medical comorbidities may not be able to visit hospital- based Specialists, because of their frailty, or the availability of transport or carer support. Not many specialists will actually visit a nursing facility. Dr Butler feels that it is within these facilities that the need for a specialist geriatric review is greatest, and he strives to support his GP colleagues as best he can in order deliver the best outcomes for patients and their families.

Dr Butler's philosophy promotes excellence in aged-care medicine and he has developed good working relationships with a number of local facilities. This is promoted by his work ethic, dependable and  consistent service, clear communication and  promotion of patient-centered care.  Continuity of medical care is an  important feature. He contributes to the nursing educational programs within these facilities and brings expertise, encouragement, and supports an improved level of  quality of patient-centered care.

Dr Butler graduated from Southampton University (UK) with a BM Hons in 1995, gaining MRCP (UK) in 1999 and dual accreditation (CCT) in Geriatrics and General Internal Medicine.  He is accredited with the Australian College of Physician's (FRACP) and the Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine (ANZSGM).