Emily E. Gaukler, MD
Adult Primary Care Internal Medicine Physician
Specialties
Internal Medicine - Primary Care
General information
Gender:
Female
Language:
Interpreter Services Available,
English
Not Accepting New Patients
UVM Medical Group
Offers Video Visits
Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Medical Center of Delaware-Christiana Hospital - Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Doctor of Medicine
University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
Bachelor of Arts/Artium Baccalaureus
Brown University Medical School - Geological Science
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
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My Locations
Porter Medical Center
82 Catamount Park
Middlebury, VT 05753-1292
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.
Primary Care - Middlebury, Porter Medical Center
- Aetna
- Anthem (formerly Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield) (HMO only)
- 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)
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Medicare Advantage)
- First Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Medicaid (VT and NY)*
- Medicare*
- Multiplan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS) / Beech Street
- 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 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 (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
Patient Ratings & Comments
Most Recent Comments
July 26, 2026
She was impressive overall. Communicated very clearly and allowed for more openness than I've ever experienced. Thank you!
July 25, 2026
Always a pleasure to talk to the Doctor.
July 24, 2026
My doctor always listens to me and explains what needs to happen in terms that I can understand, she is patient with me when I get frustrated about my condition and has done everything to keep me calm
July 23, 2026
Dr. Gaukler is an excellent physician.
July 22, 2026
Best Dr I have ever had. Very attentive and listens with care.
June 21, 2026
Dr Gaukler is a wonderful doctor. I am so glad we are on her patient list.
June 11, 2026
I am very happy with Dr Gaukler. I trust her.
May 21, 2026
Dr Gaukler was thorough, professional, kind and informed about my concerns.
April 17, 2026
I felt I was listened to and was shown empathy.
April 15, 2026
Dr. Gaukler is always very thorough and attentive, she listens and takes appropriate action/care. Always a good visit.
April 6, 2026
Dr. Gaukler is an excellent listener.
March 28, 2026
Everyone I interacted with were excellent. Prompt, efficient and competent.
March 26, 2026
Personally and professionally, Emily Gaukler is a champ. She speaks clearly, explains well, and makes the work proceed. If UVM needs to train staff in the best ways to deal with patients, Dr. Gaukler should be the teacher.
February 20, 2026
If all primary care doctors were like Dr. Gaukler there would be a much healthier population and a much happier one!
February 18, 2026
I feel as an older patient my concerns are dismissed.
January 21, 2026
Best doctor I have ever had.
January 12, 2026
Emily Gaukler is an excellent primary care physician
December 9, 2025
Best doc ever
October 21, 2025
She is the best!
October 8, 2025
She is such a good doctor