Our Team

Doctors

Dr. Binoy Pillai

Dr. Binoy Pillai

MBBS, MRCGP, FRACGP

Dr Pillai worked in the UK for twelve years after completing his medical and surgical training. After having done extensive training in a variety of medical and surgical specialties, he took up General Practice and worked as a GP for a number of years. He then moved to sunny Perth with his wife and twin daughters. Dr Pillai enjoys all aspects of General Practice but has a special interest in Chronic Disease Management, Mental Health, Musculoskeletal Disorders and Paediatrics. He also does minor surgery including removal of skin lesions and wound care.

Dr. Vinod Nambiar

MBBS, MRCGP, FRACGP

Dr Nambiar is a GP with extensive experience. After having trained and practiced in the UK, he came to Perth 10 years ago to experience the Australian lifestyle. He fell in love with Perth and settled down here with his young family.

Dr Nambiar’s hospital experience included training periods in Medicine, Surgery, Elderly Medicine and Paediatrics. He is passionate about General Practice and prides himself as a doctor who is easy to talk to. He was awarded the GP of the year award at his previous GP group with more than 50 doctors. He prides himself in continuously improving his skills to be able to provide a wide variety of services to his patients. He has a certificate of completion in Management of Diabetes, Insulin Initiation and Management, and Skin Cancer Dermoscopy. He has also attained a certificate of completion in Management of Obesity and is available for patients needing help with their weight loss without the fear of being judged. He has a special interest in Children’s Health and has a special way with children.

He established Butler Family Practice along with his colleague with a view to pursue his passion of providing a high quality, personalised and uncompromising service to his patients.

Dr Christine Reid

Dr Christine Reid

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Christine Reid studied at UWA and trained at Royal Perth Hospital before specialising in General Practice in 2006.  She has worked for many years in Women’s Health Centres in Joondalup and Mirrabooka, where she developed extensive experience in all aspects of Women’s Reproductive Health Care including a broad understanding of Secret Women’s Business.  Our practice is pleased to provide Women’s Health Clinics dedicated to all areas of Women’s Reproductive Health such as pregnancy care (before/during/after), period problems, cervical cancer screening, fertility assessment and pregnancy planning, contraception options (Implanon, Mirena, Kyleena), unplanned pregnancy and sexual health screening.  Dr Reid also sees patients for bladder problems and pelvic pain, menopause, breast care and embarrassing issues and itches. 

Practice Staff

Caroline Ferguson

Practice Manager

Caroline is an experienced Practice Manager with a strong background in both the private and public health sectors.  She enjoys the many aspects of managing a busy practice including getting to know our patients and ensuring we continually provide an outstanding level of patient care. Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland she came here a few years ago and enjoys spending time with her family outside in the sunshine at one of the many beautiful spots Perth has to offer.

Tara Jeremiah

Practice Nurse

Tara has been a registered nurse for 6 years, graduating from ECU in 2017. She has recently returned to Perth after having worked in the UK for 2 years during the Covid pandemic. She has experience in multiple areas such as Haematology, Oncology, Paediatrics, Aged Care and Disability. She has always had a passion for helping people and will always ensure that the patients she sees are at ease and well looked after.

Reception

Our busy reception desk is managed by our experienced receptionists who are happy to book your next appointment or provide you with any advice or answer any questions you may have.

Receptionist Hayley Hawkins

Hayley Hawkins

Receptionist
Receptionist Georgia Falls

Georgia Falls

Receptionist

Allied Health Staff

Butler Family Practice Team Member

Jenni Hiemstra

Clinical Psychologist

Jenni is a Clinical Psychologist with a background in addiction, eating disorders, and working with children and adolescents with complex behavioural and emotional difficulties. With an empathic and non judgmental approach she offers assessments to children, and interventions to support people of all ages.

Janice-Ea

Janice Fitzgerald

Master of Clinical Audiology (UWA)

Janice Fitzgerald from Earbox Audiology is an Accredited Audiologist with years of experience testing children and working for paediatric ENT specialists. She founded Earbox in 2018 to make audiology more affordable and accessible for young families, particularly in the northern suburbs.

Sarah Forbes

Sarah Forbes

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Sarah is an experienced Dietitian with expertise in all areas of private practice Dietetics. Sarah aims to help her clients optimise their health and achieve their goals while maintaining the joyful experiences food brings and empower clients and equip them with the knowledge and skills to optimise their long-term health.

Kasha Spokes Accredited Practising Dietitian

Kasha Spokes

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Kasha is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with experience working in various hospitals around Perth. She is passionate about how nutrition ties into our overall health, both physically and mentally. Kasha is all about making a healthy lifestyle easy and sustainable, without any unnecessary confusion!