Pediatric Primary Care

Pediatric Primary Care at Golisano Children's Hospital

Pediatrics is a specialized field of primary care. Pediatricians at University of Vermont Health provide all the services your child needs to stay healthy and recover from illnesses or injuries. Our pediatricians have specialized expertise in caring for children of all ages and life stages, from infancy through young adulthood.

No matter where you receive pediatric primary care across UVM Health, you're receiving innovative services, treatments and care backed by Golisano Children's Hospital at UVM Health.

Pediatric patient and father interact with pediatric primary care provider

Why Choose Golisano Children's Hospital?

We recognize that you know your child best. We work to earn your family’s trust by listening to and getting to know your child and family. We partner with you to support your child’s health and customize care plans that are as unique as your child is. We offer:

Comprehensive care: Our pediatricians provide a range of care services, including advanced care for children with complex medical conditions or special needs. Our team also includes nurse care managers, social workers and other specialists.
Community-wide services: Our pediatricians provide care in places outside their practices. Our school-based clinics in Burlington and Winooski mean fewer missed school days. We provide medical care for children of refugees at our Burlington location and the Building Strong Families Health Clinic.
Dedicated teen offerings: Teenagers are different from both little kids and adults. Our pediatric providers have years of experience managing the unique health care needs of teenagers. For teens with complex needs, we offer dedicated adolescent programs.
Teaching and training: As part of a health system anchored by an academic medical center, our physicians are training the next generation of experts. Medical students often work alongside our primary care team.

Our pediatrician is amazing. He takes the time to talk to his patients and listen to their concerns. You can tell he truly cares. I feel like my children get the best possible care with him as their pediatrician.

Parent of Golisano Children's Hospital Patient

Pediatric Services

Our pediatricians help support your child’s health so they can enjoy a happy childhood. Our pediatric services are designed to meet all your child’s needs and include:

Well-Care Services

Our pediatric well-care services lower disease risk, detect conditions early and keep your child healthy. We offer:

Newborn care and breastfeeding support
Well-child exams
Sports, school and camp physicals
Vaccinations
Vision and hearing screenings
Gynecologic care, contraception and sexually transmitted infection (STI) counseling for teens and young adults

Care for Illnesses and Injuries

We treat a variety of illnesses and injuries that commonly affect children. We offer pediatric care for:

Acute (sudden-onset) conditions, such as flu, COVID-19, ear infections and strep infections
Behavioral issues
Chronic conditions, such as asthma and ADHD
Injuries
Lab tests, including blood tests, urinalysis and strep tests
Skin conditions, such as rashes, acne, warts and eczema

Psychosocial Support

Our pediatric services offer streamlined access to mental health care, including:

Appointments with pediatric psychiatrists, pediatric psychologists and social workers working in our clinic locations
Case management help with insurance and financial difficulties, food or housing insecurities, and other life challenges
Screenings and interventions to lower the risk of substance use disorders
Addiction treatment for alcohol and opioid use disorders
Services to help young people quit smoking or vaping

Gender-Affirming Care

Gender-diverse youths receive compassionate care from pediatricians who have advanced training in gender-affirming care. These pediatricians also provide leading-edge care at our Transgender Youth Program.

Pediatric gender-affirming care includes:

Education and counseling
Gender-affirming hormone therapy
Patient and family support

What to Expect

Our primary care program includes conveniently located pediatric care clinics.

You also have access to:

Same-day appointments
Digital health options, including video visits
MyChart or 24/7 access to your child’s medical information, team communication and other health care needs
Urgent care and weekend primary care, at some locations.