Dr. John F. Butler

About the Doctor

Dr. John F. Butler is a pediatrician with 11–20 years of experience, providing primary care for infants, children, and adolescents. He earned his medical degree from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and completed his pediatric residency at Brown University. Currently practicing in Barrington, Rhode Island, he focuses on general pediatrics, including routine well-child visits, developmental screenings, and acute illness management. He accepts a range of insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and Medicaid.

• 11–20 years of experience in pediatrics

• Residency and medical school training at Brown University

• Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and Medicaid

• Practice located in Barrington, Rhode Island

Education & Training

Medical School – The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Residency – Brown University, Pediatrics (2015–2018)
Fellowship/Additional Training – None listed

Medical Conditions Treated

• Asthma and reactive airway disease

• Allergies (seasonal, food, environmental)

• Ear infections (otitis media)

• Upper respiratory infections (colds, flu, sinusitis)

• Sore throat (strep throat, viral pharyngitis)

• Gastroenteritis (vomiting, diarrhea)

• Fever and viral illnesses

• Eczema and common skin rashes

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

• Developmental delays and behavioral concerns

• Childhood obesity and nutritional issues

Medical Procedures Performed

• Well-child physical exams (infants to adolescents)

• Sports and school physicals

• Immunizations per CDC schedule

• Rapid strep testing and throat cultures

• Urinalysis and point-of-care testing (flu, RSV, COVID-19)

• Nebulizer treatments for respiratory conditions

• Minor wound care and suture removal

• Vision and hearing screenings

• Developmental and behavioral screenings

• Ear irrigation for cerumen impaction

Services Offered

Dr. Butler provides comprehensive pediatric primary care for children from birth through adolescence, emphasizing preventive health and developmental support. Well-child visits include routine physicals, immunizations, and age-appropriate screenings for hearing, vision, and development. He offers same-day sick appointments for acute illnesses such as fevers, ear infections, and respiratory symptoms. Chronic conditions like asthma, allergies, and ADHD are managed with ongoing follow-up and family education. The practice also provides anticipatory guidance on nutrition, sleep, safety, and school readiness. Dr. Butler coordinates care with pediatric specialists when needed and supports families with clear communication and evidence-based recommendations.

• Well-child checkups and physical exams (sports, school, camp)

• Same-day sick visits for acute infections and minor injuries

• Immunizations and vaccine catch-up schedules

• Chronic disease management (asthma, allergies, ADHD, obesity)

• Developmental and behavioral assessments

• In-office rapid testing (strep, flu, COVID-19, urinalysis)

• Anticipatory guidance (safety, nutrition, sleep, social development)

• Referrals to pediatric subspecialists

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Medicare, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Medicaid (assumed, based on “Accepts Medicaid”)

Practice Locations

Address: 334 County Rd, Ste D, Barrington, RI, 02806
Phone: (401) 247-2288