Sara T. Child, PA-C
- Specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Locations
Orthopedics - San Remo Drive
Biographical Information
Sara Child is an orthopedic physician assistant at the University of Vermont Medical Center in South Burlington, VT. She specializes in rotator cuff problems, knee pain, hip pain, ankle and foot pain, osteoarthritis and fracture care.
She chose medicine because it is challenging, constantly changing and evolving. Most of all, she enjoys the personal reward of taking part in a person's health and well-being. Sara builds personal relationships with her patients so they feel comfortable reaching out to her with any orthopedic complaint. She strives to provide clarity, trust, and compassion, while offering a tailored approach to each patient’s care.
Learn more about orthopedic care at the University of Vermont Medical Center.
Clinical Interests
Education
Board Certifications
- Member Board
- National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants - National Certification Council of Physician Assist
Language
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 Exchange products)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes 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)
- 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.