About Me
I care for patients with chronic illnesses over extended periods, and I genuinely enjoy the long-term relationships we build together.
It is gratifying when a patient returns for a follow-up and tells me that treatment has helped them. Hearing that a patient can return to living their lives — whether that means working or caring for their family — brings me great satisfaction.
Rheumatic diseases tend to be chronic, long-term conditions. I monitor my patients over a long period — I've been seeing some patients for over 25 years.
My approach begins with establishing a diagnosis and then forming a partnership with the patient by involving them in managing their condition. In most cases, I present multiple options and collaboratively choose the one that best suits the patient's needs and preferences.
My patient care philosophy, "Treat to Target," emphasizes listening to each patient's story. I strive to understand their background and goals to develop a personalized management plan for their rheumatologic care.
This philosophy fosters effective communication, allowing us to work together as a team to help manage their disease.
My patient care philosophy, "Treat to Target," emphasizes listening to each patient's story.
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My Locations
111 Colchester Avenue
Main Campus, East Pavilion, Level 5
Burlington, VT 05401-1473
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
- Anthem (formerly Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield) (HMO only)
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / FEP / CBA (includes Dental)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
- Cigna UVMH Medical Plan
- Delta Dental
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes NY Health Benefit Exchange products)
- First Health
- 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 (excludes NY Health Benefit Exchange)
- 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 – The Empire Plan (excludes Carelon Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare (excludes United / Optum Behavioral Health)
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
*Medicare — 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
Experience
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Rheumatology