About
Dr. Kara Beair Butler is a board-eligible osteopathic physician dually trained in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She grew up in Oklahoma and knew from age three that she would become a doctor. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Oklahoma City University. She then pursued her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. At OSU-COM, she joined the inaugural class of the Rural Health Option, gaining focused training in rural medicine and health disparities across Oklahoma. She completed her dual residency in Adult Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the OU School of Community Medicine. Upon finishing residency, she received the Pediatric Undeniable Award, given to the resident who takes pleasure in hard work, seeks knowledge, and lives a life of resilience.
Before founding Beair Medical Group, Dr. Beair Butler served as Medical Director of the Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Clinic at OU, Director of the Heart Improvement Project, and Medical Director of the Street Outreach Clinic at Youth Services of Tulsa. She also led the Hurricane Health Clinic and the Alexander Health Center at TU. In 2019, she helped develop and teach the Community Medicine Curriculum for Tulsa Term. Holland Hall School named her the 2017 Young Alumni Award recipient, and she currently serves as Vice President of the Holland Hall Alumni Board. Her brother Brian's Type I Diabetes diagnosis over 25 years ago deepened her passion for chronic illness care. Her family co-founded the Green Country Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. She has served as a counselor and member of the Medical Staff at Camp Lo-Be-Gon, a day camp for children with Diabetes, for 23 years. Outside of medicine, she coaches Jenks Girls Softball Federation and spends time cooking, crafting, and traveling with her husband Grant and their three children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Oklahoma City University, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Medical School
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Dual residency in Adult Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, OU School of Community Medicine
Additional Training
Rural Health Option at OSU-COM (additional training in rural medicine and health disparities in Oklahoma)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Beair Butler right for?
Dr. Kara Beair Butler is a strong fit for families who want a single physician to care for both children and adults. She has particular depth with patients managing chronic illness, including Type I Diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors. Adults who carry diseases that began in childhood benefit from her dual training. She also serves children with complex medical histories and special needs. Women seeking primary care that includes pelvic exams and preventive screenings will find her clinical scope thorough and attentive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Beair Butler focuses on internal medicine and pediatrics, treating patients from birth through adulthood. She has deep experience with Type I Diabetes, chronic illness, and cardiovascular risk factors. She also provides a full range of women's health services, including pelvic exams and pap smears.
Dr. Beair Butler holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a dual residency in Adult Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the OU School of Community Medicine and received the Pediatric Undeniable Award upon completion.
Yes. Dr. Beair Butler trained in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, so she treats patients from newborns through older adults. She has a particular heart for children with complex diagnoses and special needs, as well as adults managing conditions that started in childhood.
Her brother Brian received a Type I Diabetes diagnosis over 25 years ago, which shaped her commitment to patients living with this disease. Her family co-founded the Green Country Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. She has also served on the medical staff at Camp Lo-Be-Gon, a day camp for children with Diabetes, for 23 years.
Dr. Beair Butler joined the inaugural class of the Rural Health Option at OSU-COM, which provided specialized training in rural medicine and health disparities in Oklahoma. She later helped develop the Community Medicine Curriculum for Tulsa Term and taught the initial cohort in Spring 2019.
Dr. Beair Butler served as Medical Director of the Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Clinic at OU, Director of the Heart Improvement Project, and Medical Director of the Street Outreach Clinic at Youth Services of Tulsa. She also led the Hurricane Health Clinic and the Alexander Health Center at TU.
Yes. Dr. Beair Butler offers a range of basic women's health services, including pelvic exams, pap smears, and preventive screenings. She integrates these into her broader primary care approach for adult women.
Dr. Beair Butler personally follows up with patients on lab results and works with them on diet, lifestyle, and care planning. The practice offers 24-hour call access, so patients reach a provider who already knows their history when concerns arise after hours.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026