About Me
When people ask what I do, I say “Occupational Medicine.” The next question is usually, “What is Occupational Medicine — do you do hand therapy?” I explain that I help people who are injured at work and find themselves navigating the Workers’ Compensation system.
My clinic practice focuses on restoring function for those with serious injuries, but I can see anyone with an open workers’ compensation claim. Many of my patients are recovering from surgery, though I also treat non-surgical and pre-surgical injuries.
I often explain that workers’ compensation is not like regular health insurance — it’s a unique legal and administrative process that must be carefully navigated. A common challenge is that even medical providers don’t understand the system. Sometimes the most valuable role I play is simply helping hardworking people understand the process so they can recover, return to work and get back to living their lives.
If you need help with a work injury or guidance through the workers’ compensation process, please reach out for an appointment. We’re here to help.
Experience
American Board of Preventive Medicine - Preventive Medicine, Occupational Medicine
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My Locations
244 Granger Road
Berlin, VT 05641-5367
23 Hammond Lane
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Insurance Accepted
Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. For behavioral health services, coverage may differ from medical benefits — even if your insurance plan is accepted. All patients are encouraged to contact their insurer to confirm coverage before scheduling.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / FEP / CBA
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West
- Cigna UVMH Medical Plan
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- First Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Medicaid (VT)*
- Medicare*
- MVP (excludes NY Health Benefit Exchange)
- The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
- TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United Behavioral Health/Optum
- United HealthCare
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan (excludes Carelon Behavioral Health)
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
Last Updated: 5/28/2026
- Aetna
- Aither (formerly Resolve) / St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Health (Medicare)
- Anthem (formerly Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- Carelon (formerly Beacon) (excludes Commercial HMO, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna (as part of MVP Strategic Alliance)
- Cigna UVMH Medical Plan
- Coventry Health Care / First Health
- Emblem Health - GHI Family Health
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes NY Health Benefit Exchange products)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)
- Humana / Choice Care Network
- MagnaCare
- Managed Physical Network (MPN)
- Medicaid (VT and NY)*
- Medicare*
- Multiplan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS) / Beech Street
- MVP
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United Behavioral Health/Optum
- United HealthCare
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (NY and VT)
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
Last updated: 5/28/2026