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Heather C. Herrington, MD

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Heather C. Herrington, MD
Otolaryngologist
Assistant Professor, Larner College of Medicine
Specialties
Otolaryngology
General information
Gender: Female
Language: Interpreter Services Available, English
Accepting New Patients
UVM Medical Group
Offers Video Visits
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About Me

I enjoy working and developing relationships with patients of all ages and their families. I look at the patient as a whole so that I can tailor treatments to a patient's specific situation.

I specialize in pediatric airway obstruction and reconstruction, laryngeal cleft evaluation and repair, hearing loss including Cochlear implantation and BAHA implantation, cholesteatoma removal, ossicular chain reconstruction, nasal and sinus surgery, evaluation of neck masses with in-office ultrasound of the neck and thyroid with ultrasound-guided needle biopsy, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, congenital neck mass surgery, ear tube surgery, salivary gland surgery and sleep apnea.

My research interests include quality improvement in the care of tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients, newborn hearing screening and CMV in the setting of hearing loss.

I look at the patient as a whole so that I can tailor treatments to a patient's specific situation.

Heather C. Herrington, MD

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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.

Ear, Nose & Throat, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • 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.

Pediatric Reconstructive Surgery, Golisano Children's Hospital
  • 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)
  • 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.

Ear, Nose and Throat, Porter Medical Center
  • 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.

Ear, Nose & Throat, Central Vermont Medical Center
  • 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
  • Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Medicaid (VT)*
  • Medicare*
  • MVP
  • 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
  • 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.

Last Updated: 5/3/23

Ear, Nose & Throat, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
  • Aetna
  • Aither (formerly Resolve) / St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Health (Medicare)
  • Beacon (Value Options) (excludes Commercial HMO, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Coventry / First Health / Aetna (excludes HMO, EPO or QPOS)
  • Emblem Health - GHI Family Health
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Exchange products)
  • GEHA - The Affordable Network
  • 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)

*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Last updated: 11/15/24

Experience

Education & Training
Fellowship Boston Children's Hospital - Pediatric Otolaryngology
Internship/Residency University of Vermont Medical Center - Otolaryngology
Doctor of Medicine Oregon Health & Science University - Medical Doctor
Bachelor of Arts/Artium Baccalaureus University of Mississippi - Psychology
Board Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology

Research & Academic Interests
  • Quality Improvement in the Care of Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy Patients
  • Newborn Hearing Screening
  • CMV in the Setting of Hearing Loss

Patient Ratings & Comments

100 ratings

Most Recent Comments

  • Dr. Herrington is wonderful. She is so kind and always takes time to listen to my questions and concerns.
  • The doctor is fine.
  • Sorted out the registration form, already had the details from MyChart that I hadn't managed to get on the form. Asked pertinent questions about my current status and examined my physical status. Answered questions from both my wife and myself then gave me a good bill of health.
  • I've never had a great experience with Dr. Herrington. She was unprepared and didn't review the chart. Then made a snarky remark about whether she should leave and come back to review it. She's not particularly warm and does not seem particularly interested in concerns raised. The appointment felt like a waste of time, particularly as a result of her tone and dismissive attitude. In addition, it would have gone such a long way for her to apologize for running late. Would have taken her perhaps 30 seconds to do it. It would be helpful if she was simply more curious and interested in the purpose of the visit. I don't know if I would have written any of this had it not been for my child who let me know after the appointment that "she's not mean, but she's not exactly nice" and that "she didn't even know why I was there. What was the point of that appointment."
  • Dr. Herrington is professional and very knowledgeable and willing to share her knowledge in a compassionate manner. Dr. Herrington is affable and easy to talk with.
  • Dr. Herrington is great!
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