Family Medicine

Family Medicine at UVM Health

Family medicine providers at University of Vermont Health specialize in complete care for every member of your family. Our services cover patients from infancy through the senior years, as well as pregnancy care.

Multiple generations of families come to us for our compassion and our expertise in preventive care, chronic disease management and urgent medical needs. We partner with your family on customized care plans that ensure every member of the family benefits from good health.

Why Choose UVM Health?

We offer:

Family-centered care: Your family benefits from seeing the same provider at the same practice throughout the years. You build a long-term relationship with someone who knows your family and understands your unique needs.
Chronic disease management: We know managing chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma or heart disease can be challenging. Our Care Management team offers support to help address barriers to care and lower the risk of complications and hospitalization.
Mental health support: Mental health and physical health are equally important. That’s why mental health care is part of family medicine services. Your provider may prescribe medications, manage mental health concerns or refer you to a specialist for higher-level care.
Care founded in research: Our providers use the best evidence to guide your care and treatment. Many of our providers are active in research to improve primary care services, including the Northern New England Clinical and Translational Research Network (NNE-CTR).

Family Medicine Services

Family medicine services span all ages and stages of life. We offer services to prevent illness, manage chronic conditions and promote the best quality of life possible for every member of your family. Our family medicine services include:

Wellness Services

We provide a range of services to detect and prevent diseases and keep your family heathy. Our wellness services include:

Well-care checkups for newborns through seniors
Vaccinations for children and adults
Care for aging issues, such as menopause, osteoporosis and prostate problems
Sport and camp physicals
Lab tests, including blood work, urinalysis and strep tests
Management of cancer screenings, such as mammograms, colonoscopies and prostate cancer tests

Illness and Injury Care

We provide help for both chronic conditions and sudden medical needs. We offer:

Management of chronic conditions, such as ADHD, asthma, diabetes and high blood pressure
Treatments for acute illnesses, such as flu, COVID-19, ear infections and Lyme disease
Care for concussions, joint pain and injuries, including joint injections
Skin biopsies and treatments for acne, eczema, rashes and other skin conditions

Psychosocial Support

Our family medicine services include easier access to mental health services. We offer:

Mental health support from psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers
Case management for families facing financial difficulties, food insecurities and other life challenges
Screenings and interventions to lower the risk of substance use disorders
Addiction treatment for alcohol and opioid use disorders
Smoking and vaping cessation services and classes

Reproductive Care

Several of our family medicine physicians are fully trained and credentialed in obstetrics and gynecology. They offer complete prenatal care throughout pregnancy and childbirth for people with low-risk pregnancies.

Other reproductive care services include:

Family planning counseling
Contraceptives, including the placement of intrauterine devices (IUDs) and birth control implants
Gynecology services, including pelvic exams and Pap tests
Testing and treatments for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Minimally invasive surgical procedures, such as vasectomies and endometrial ablations
Elective pregnancy termination

Gender-Affirming Care

Our family medicine providers offer gender-affirming care for adults. Gender-diverse children and teens receive care through our Transgender Youth Program, as well as collaborative support from their family medicine provider.

Gender-affirming care services include:

Education, counseling and support
Gender-affirming hormone therapy
Referrals and assistance with gender-affirming surgeries

What to Expect

With 34 primary care practices in our health system, you’re sure to find a UVM Health provider close to where your family lives, works or attends school. We make it as easy as possible for you to connect with us from anywhere at any time.

We offer:

Same-day appointments for acute health needs
Digital health options, including video visits
MyChart for 24/7 access to your family’s medical information, team communication and other health care needs
Online appointment scheduling
Urgent care and weekend primary care, at some locations