
Patrick R. Hamel, PT
- Specialty
- Physical Therapy
Locations

Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center - Physical Therapy
192 Tilley Drive
Suite 2117
South Burlington, VT 05403-4440
Biographical Information
Patrick Hamel is a physical therapist at the University of Vermont Medical Center. He specializes in orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, orthotic exams and prescriptions, and spine rehabilitation. He treats patients with musculoskeletal pain, back pain, neck pain, and total joint replacement using various treatments such as manual therapy, therapeutic taping, and McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, an internationally acclaimed method of treating spinal and extremity pain.
Patrick’s research interests include bio-psychosocial approach to treating chronic back pain.
Patrick chose this profession because he enjoys the collaboration with his patients. He likes the combination of exercise, education and application of manual therapy that makes a meaningful impact in people’s lives. He is passionate about helping his patients achieve their goals, whether it is to regain the ability to work or other activities that make life meaningful.
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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 Behavioral Health
- Cigna LifeSource
- Coventry Health Care/First Health
- Delta Dental
- EBPA
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO only)
- 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
- 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)
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- UMR
- 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.