Dr Joshua Butt

Dr Joshua Butt is a highly qualified specialist in gastroenterology, with extensive training and experience in treating a variety of disorders affecting the digestive system. He completed his medical degree with honours at the University of Newcastle in 2004 and commenced physician training at the prestigious Royal Melbourne Hospital. Dr Butt then went on to pursue advanced training in gastroenterology across several Melbourne hospitals.

To further enhance his expertise in interventional gastroenterology, Dr Butt completed additional advanced endoscopy training with fellowships at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne and St Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Canada. He has a keen interest in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), coeliac disease, reflux, and abdominal pain.

Dr Butt's primary practicing suburb is Bundoora, located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He is affiliated with esteemed hospitals such as Northpark Private Hospital and John Fawkner Private Hospital. Dr Butt is recognised for his commitment to providing the highest quality, individualised care to his patients. His special interests include high-quality endoscopy, interventional endoscopy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, bowel cancer screening, the removal of large polyps (endoscopic mucosal resection), treatment of Barrett’s oesophagus, and capsule endoscopy. He is also skilled in advanced procedures including ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, gastrointestinal stent insertion, and balloon enteroscopy.

As part of his patient-centered approach, Dr Butt prioritises a respectful and collaborative approach to patient care. He focuses on providing individualised treatment plans that meet his patients' needs and goals. In line with this commitment, he is actively involved in research to further optimise the patient experience in gastroenterological care.

Dr Butt is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to provide bilingual care to his patients. He resides in Melbourne's inner north with his wife and daughters.