About
Ben Butler, MD brings a rare combination of subspecialty depth and primary care commitment to Integrity Direct Primary Care. A Georgia native, he earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Georgia and his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He then completed an Internal Medicine residency at UAB-Montgomery, followed by an additional year as Chief Resident and Junior Faculty. His training continued at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, where he completed a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Butler returned to Athens in 2022 and spent four years treating patients with complex and serious illnesses across hospital and outpatient settings. That experience deepened his conviction that proactive, relationship-driven care is essential to good medicine. He combines evidence-based clinical thinking with a commitment to trust and shared decision-making. He serves as a clinical preceptor for AU/UGA Medical Partnership students and contributes to graduate medical education at Piedmont Athens Regional and St. Mary's Hospital. He and his wife have three children, and he coaches youth sports in his spare time.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Georgia, B.S. Biology
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia
Residency
Internal Medicine, UAB-Montgomery
Fellowship
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Additional Training
Chief Resident and Junior Faculty, UAB-Montgomery (1 year post-residency)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Butler right for?
Dr. Butler suits adults managing chronic or complex health conditions who want a physician with subspecialty depth. His pulmonary and critical care background makes him a strong choice for patients with respiratory conditions or serious illness histories. He also works well with patients who value continuity and long-term partnership in managing their health. Adults seeking proactive preventive care alongside chronic disease management will find his approach straightforward and thorough.
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Dr. Butler treats a broad range of primary care conditions, with particular depth in pulmonary disease, chronic disease management, and preventive health. His fellowship training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine gives him advanced clinical background for patients with respiratory or complex medical histories. He also handles routine sick visits, follow-up care, and comprehensive annual exams.
Dr. Butler holds training and credentials in internal medicine, with fellowship-level training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. His clinical background spans both hospital and outpatient settings across more than four years of practice since returning to Athens in 2022.
Dr. Butler earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at UAB-Montgomery, served a year as Chief Resident and Junior Faculty, then pursued fellowship training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia.
Dr. Butler centers his practice on trust, clear communication, and shared decision-making. He combines evidence-based medicine with a strong focus on knowing each patient as an individual. He believes proactive care and a genuine patient-physician relationship produce better long-term health outcomes than reactive, episodic treatment.
Yes. Dr. Butler serves as a clinical preceptor for medical students at the AU/UGA Medical Partnership. He also participates in graduate medical education programs at Piedmont Athens Regional and St. Mary's Hospital, and he has been involved with Mercy Health Center since returning to Athens.
Dr. Butler sees adult patients across a wide range of health needs, from annual wellness visits to ongoing management of chronic and complex conditions. His background in pulmonary and critical care medicine makes him especially well-suited for patients with respiratory illness or those navigating serious medical histories alongside their primary care needs.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026