Dr. Thippeswamy T. Channapati joined BHS Primary Care on Jan. 1.

He will continue to see patients at 342 Main St., Butler.

Channapati received his medical degree from Bellary Medical College and is board certified in specialties of family medicine and geriatrics.

Channapati was appointed to the BHS medical staff in November of 1977 and has been serving the Butler community for more than 42 years.