Listening to patients and guiding them to make good health care decisions is a rewarding, collaborative process. My patients are adults and seniors, so I'm especially interested in helping them with disease prevention, cardiovascular health and nutrition.Primary care offers me the incredible opportunity to build connections and relationships with patients on a deeply human level. That approach motivates me to keep... Read More about Zachary M. Schwartz, NP, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Amanda Sing, CRNP is a nurse practitioner specializing in internal medicine at the UVM Medical Center. Sing decided to pursue a career healthcare after some acute illnesses in her family sparked a passion to serve patients in the way she wanted her family members to be served. She loves building relationships with patients and seeing them thrive while taking an... Read More about Amanda W. Sing, NP, Nurse Practitioner

Geriatricians at the UVM Medical Center provide personalized, holistic care to treat and manage the increasingly complex medical needs of older adults.

I chose a career in primary care to serve my community and help provide the services patients need. I appreciate the variety of practice and the chance to get to know patients over multiple visits. I hope to be a trusted source of advice and guidance for my patients.As a primary care provider, my goal is to work in partnership... Read More about Carolyn Koulouris, MD, Internal Medicine Physician

I specialize in non-operative care of neck and back pain, spinal nerve root impingements and pre-operative orthopedic spine management.I treat conditions such as neck and back pain, disc herniations, nerve root impingement, fractures, spinal stenosis, scoliosis and spinal tumors.I believe in treating patients the way I would want to be treated — discover or how I would want my family... Read More about Robert E. Hemond, Jr, PA-C, Orthopedic Physician Assistant

As a general internist with expertise in preventive medicine, I specialize in Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and mental health. My clinical focus is health maintenance, chronic illness management and primary care. I perform common office procedures, including the biopsy of skin lesions, PAP smears and select joint injections. I am board-certified in Internal Medicine and a member of the American... Read More about Anne E. Brena, MD, Adult Primary Care Internal Medicine Physician

I was inspired to pursue a career in medicine after meeting an Army Physician Assistant during a military medevac mission. That experience sparked a deep interest in helping others through hands-on, impactful care.I find it incredibly rewarding to work with patients who have sustained a variety of injuries. I especially value the relationships that develop throughout patients' recovery processes —... Read More about Lawton Redman, PA-C, Orthopedic Physician Assistant

I specialize in pediatric and adolescent upper extremity fractures, sports injuries and general orthopedics. I enjoy working collaboratively with all the team members, including staff, medical assistants and physicians, who are involved in someone's care.I empathize with patients who are scared and unsure about their condition and strive to make all my patients' lives a bit easier by informing them... Read More about Lauren B. Richard, PA-C, Physician Assistant

Tracie Hammond is an orthopedic physician assistant at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT.

Emily Kavouksorian is a plastic surgery physician assistant at the University of Vermont Medical Center and an instructor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM in Burlington, VT.

I'm always working to improve patients' lives by helping them achieve better function and lessen pain associated with age-related diseases and injuries.My approach involves having open and honest discussions with patients about their diagnoses, treatment options and expected outcomes. I prioritize listening carefully to understand and address patients' questions and concerns.My areas of expertise include total shoulder replacement, arthroscopy, rotator... Read More about Adam B. Shafritz, MD, Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon

My particular interests lie in degenerative disease and how it affects the spine, as well as scoliosis in both children and adults.I believe that trust between the provider and the patient is paramount in the treatment of disease. My care philosophy centers on developing relationships with my patients. Making my patients happy and seeing them smile after they've been diagnosed... Read More about Grigorios Delaportas, PA-C, Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Desiree Price is a nurse practitioner at the University of Vermont Medical Center. She specializes in geriatrics. Desiree’s philosophy of care is based on caring for the whole person. She employs an evidence based approach that prioritizes the needs of each patient as a unique individual. Desiree encourages choices that promote and preserve wellness. She enjoys taking the time to... Read More about Desiree A. Price, NP, Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Susanna Thach is a geriatrician at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. She enjoys working with patients and their families to develop patient-specific care plans. She loves learning about each patient and their unique values. Her goal is to tailor health care to each individual in their specific context - physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually.  Read about primary care and internal medicine at UVM Medical Center.