Michelle T. Shepard, MD
- Specialty
- Pediatrics - Hospital MedicinePediatrics - Primary Care
Locations

Pediatric Primary Care - Williston

Pediatric Primary Care - Burlington

Pediatric Hospitalist Service - Main Campus
111 Colchester Avenue
Main Campus, Smith 5
Burlington, VT 05401-1473
Biographical Information
Dr. Michelle Shepard is a pediatrician at the University of Vermont Medical Center and assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM. Dr. Shepard practices general pediatrics which includes well child visits, sick care and management of chronic illnesses. Her special interests include supporting breastfeeding and the care of children and families affected by addiction. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Shepard works on multiple research and quality improvement projects through the Vermont Child Health Improvement Program.
Dr. Shepard enjoys developing relationships with all the children and families she sees, that are based on mutual respect and trust.
Learn more about pediatrics at the UVM Children’s Hospital
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Education
Board Certifications
- Member Board
- American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
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Insurance
Participating Insurance Plans at the UVM Medical Center:
Please Note: The below is a list of insurers contracted with The University of Vermont Medical Center, but it does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service (i.e. medical, dental, behavioral health, etc.). Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
- Cigna LifeSource
- Coventry Health Care/First Health
- Delta Dental
- EBPA
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO only)
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Essential Plan and Exchange products)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes United Behavioral Health, NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid (VT and NY)* (VT Medicaid includes Dental)
- Medicare*
- MVP
- Optum Rx
- POMCO (must include POMCO Select Logo)
- St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)
- The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare (excludes United Behavioral Health) – Commercial Plans including UMR end 12/31/23 | Frequently asked questions
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Vermont Blue Advantage
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
- Zelis/Stratose
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.