I fiercely believe in a holistic approach to medical care — one that involves education, advocacy and shared decision-making.What I love most about practicing urogynecology is that it’s an opportunity to provide life-changing services in women's health care.

I find the most rewarding part of radiation oncology to be guiding patients through their treatment options and helping them understand how radiation fits into their overall care plan. My goal is to ensure patients feel informed, supported and empowered to make decisions.I treat patients with various types of malignancies, with a particular emphasis on prostate and lung cancers. I... Read More about Alexander Lukez, MD, Radiation Oncologist

I get the most joy out of helping my patients through their health care challenges, whether it's improving their discomfort, managing a chronic disease or navigating a cancer diagnosis.I build strong relationships with my patients, taking their goals into account and combining them with evidence-based medicine to achieve the best possible outcomes for their health and quality of life.I'm residency-trained... Read More about Sarah A. Kelso-O'Brien, MD, General Surgeon

Daniel Gerges, MD is an otolaryngologist at the UVM Medical Center and an assistant professor in the Divisions of Otolaryngology and Surgery at the Larner College of Medicine.  Dr. Gerges specializes in a variety of procedures, including cleft palate repair and pharyngoplasty for velopharyngeal dysfunction, laryngotracheal reconstruction, endoscopic airway surgery, tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy, cholesteatoma removal, ossicular chain reconstruction, osseointegrated hearing... Read More about Daniel I. Gerges, MD, Otolaryngologist

Dr. Daniel Fram is a radiation oncologist and the director of The University of Vermont Health Network – CVMC Radiation Oncology location in Berlin, VT. He also serves an assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM. Dr. Fram specializes in prostate cancer, breast cancer, head and neck cancer and lung cancer. His department was the first in... Read More about Daniel K. Fram, MD, Radiation Oncologist

Helping patients is immensely satisfying and a privilege. Providing care to our community brings me great fulfillment.It's crucial to offer patients individualized care. This personalized approach involves educating and informing them about the various treatment options available to meet their specific needs.

Dr. Jaime Pineda is a transplant surgeon at the University of Vermont Medical Center. He specializes in laparoscopic liver and pancreatic surgery, kidney transplant and kidney donation. Dr. Pineda treats patients with conditions such as liver tumors, pancreatic cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (a form of cancer that develops in the bile ducts), pancreas head tumors, and patients with End Stage Renal Disease... Read More about Jaime A. Pineda, MD, Transplant Surgeon

Being part of a patient’s team to treat cancer is both a privilege and a responsibility — one that extends beyond providing medical expertise.As a radiation oncologist, I have the opportunity to guide individuals through some of the most challenging periods of their lives, offering not just treatment but compassion and support.I believe the most rewarding aspect of being a... Read More about Hiroki Sueyoshi, MD, Radiation Oncologist

I enjoy working and developing relationships with patients of all ages and their families. I look at the patient as a whole so that I can tailor treatments to a patient's specific situation.I specialize in pediatric airway obstruction and reconstruction, laryngeal cleft evaluation and repair, hearing loss including Cochlear implantation and BAHA implantation, cholesteatoma removal, ossicular chain reconstruction, nasal and... Read More about Heather C. Herrington, MD, Otolaryngologist

I chose medicine because I wanted to use my skills and training to help people feel better. I enjoy surgery because I can directly diagnose and treat problems using both my physical and mental capabilities. The hands-on, face-to-face nature of surgical care is what I find the most rewarding.I always try to think of how I would want myself or... Read More about David Smith, MD, General Surgeon

I manage a variety of conditions, including interstitial lung disease (ILD), fibrotic lung disease, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, smoking-related lung disease, connective tissue disease-related lung disease, sarcoidosis, pulmonary embolism, respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation, ARDS, asthma and COVID-19.I also perform specialized procedures such as bronchoscopy, transbronchial biopsies, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided fine needle aspiration and pleural procedures like thoracentesis and chest tube.... Read More about Ena Gupta, MD, Pulmonologist

I find it rewarding to make a tangible difference in my patients' quality of life and improve their health.Rheumatology is a particularly fulfilling specialty because it allows me to build meaningful relationships with my patients over time.My areas of expertise include inflammatory arthritis, gout and systemic autoimmune disorders. My care philosophy is centered on effective communication and shared decision-making with... Read More about Brendan Thoms, MBBS, Rheumatologist

Long-term patient relationships and improved patient quality of life are the most rewarding parts of my work.As an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, I focus on many areas, including cochlear implantation for hearing, chronic ear disease and skull base surgery.

I'm a general surgeon at University of Vermont Medical Center with a focus on providing rural general surgical care.As a general surgeon, I offer a wide range of surgical treatment services. My areas of expertise encompass oncologic surgery — including breast disease — as well as endoscopy, laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery and hernia repair.I focus on treatment expectations and outcomes.... Read More about Eduards G. Ziedins, MD, General Surgeon

Dr. William Brundage is an otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon and division chief of Otolaryngology at the University of Vermont Medical Center. He is also associate professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM in Burlington, VT. Dr. Brundage treats patients with head and neck cancer, thyroid and parathyroid disease, salivary gland disease and chronic ear disease. His specialty... Read More about Bill Brundage, MD, Otolaryngologist