Health Services Staff
Director
Physicians
Laura Counsell, MD is the Medical Director at Butler University Health Services. She earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in recognition of her compassionate, patient-centered care. She completed her residency training in Family Medicine at Ascension St. Vincent, serving as Chief Resident in her final year and pursuing an area of concentration in Global Health. She also holds a B.A. in Zoology from Miami University of Ohio.
Before joining Butler University, Dr. Counsell worked in an outpatient family medicine clinic, caring for patients of all ages. She has a special interest in preventive care and in empowering students to build lifelong healthy habits. She is passionate about helping young adults learn to advocate for themselves in healthcare settings both on and beyond campus.
Dr. Counsell lives near Butler with her husband, three sons, and their dog. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and spending time in her flower and vegetable gardens.
