About Me
I grew up in a rural agricultural community where neighbors looked out for one another. That upbringing instilled in me the value of persistence and compassion. With both of my parents working in the sciences, I was surrounded by curiosity and questions from an early age.
I’ve also always loved stories — hearing them, telling them and using them to explore the complexity of personhood. Medicine has been a natural blend of these passions: connection, science and the privilege of being invited into someone’s story, especially in moments that matter most.
I specialize in palliative medicine and hospice care, and I’m committed to helping patients live as well as possible in the face of serious illness. These fields are often misunderstood, but they are not about giving up — they’re about identifying what matters most and protecting it. My goal is to meet patients where they are, listen deeply, advocate for their needs and help remove barriers to care.
I was drawn to palliative medicine during residency at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when fear and isolation were widespread. That experience reinforced my commitment to restoring personhood and honoring patient and family stories.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy backpacking, hiking, skiing, needlepoint, eating locally sourced foods and annoying my cat.
My goal is to meet patients where they are, listen deeply, advocate for their needs and help remove barriers to care.
My Locations
115 Porter Drive
Middlebury, VT 05753-8423
111 Colchester Avenue
Main Campus, Smith 262
Burlington, VT 05401-1473
Insurance Accepted
Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health Network. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.
- 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
- Coventry Health Care/First Health
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO only)
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Medicare Advantage)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes United Behavioral Health, NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Medicaid (VT and NY)*
- Medicare*
- Multiplan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS) / Beech Street
- MVP
- The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
- TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
- TriCare Humana Military
- TriCare Martin’s Point Health Care
- United HealthCare
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- Vermont Blue Advantage
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (VT)
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
- 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 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 – The Empire Plan
- United HealthCare (excludes United Behavioral Health)
- Vermont Blue Advantage
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
- Zelis/Stratose
*Medicare — Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
Experience
American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Rural Health Disparities, Including Food Insecurity
- Legislative Advocacy Curriculum for Graduate Medical Education