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James N. Gerson, MD

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James N. Gerson, MD
Hematologist and Medical Oncologist
Assistant Professor, Larner College of Medicine
Specialties
Hematology
General information
Gender: Male
Language: Interpreter Services Available, English
Accepting New Patients
UVM Medical Group
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About Me

I am a hematologist-oncologist and the director of CAR T services at University of Vermont Medical Center, as well as an assistant professor at UVM Larner College of Medicine. I specialize in the treatment of lymphoma, leukemia and multiple myeloma.

I also manage a variety of other conditions, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, acute and chronic leukemias, and hematologic cancer, and perform specialized procedures such as bone marrow biopsies.

I'm at the forefront of CAR T-cell therapy, having helped to introduce the treatment to clinical practice. Being involved in such a rapidly changing field has been both exhilarating and rewarding. My published research on the subject can be found here.

I know my patients come to me at a time of uncertainty and fear after a diagnosis of cancer. My focus is on helping them navigate their diagnosis and find hope through discussing treatment options and, in many cases, the chance of a cure.

I strive to integrate new technologies with each patient's personal goals and values to give them the best chance for a good outcome.

My focus is on helping my patients navigate their diagnosis and find hope through discussing treatment options and, in many cases, the chance of a cure.

James N. Gerson, 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.

Hematology, 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.

Experience

Education & Training
Fellowship Temple University Hospital - Hematology & Oncology
Residency Stanford Hospitals and Clinics - Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine - Medical Doctor
Bachelor of Arts/Artium Baccalaureus Yale University - Psychology
Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Hematology

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

Patient Ratings & Comments

95 ratings

Most Recent Comments

  • I am very happy with the care I have received from Dr. Gerson. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field, takes the time to answer all my questions in a very professional and courteous way. His decisions for my care resulted in my remission and a positive outlook for my future. I am very grateful to have such a competent doctor. Our community is lucky to have Dr. Gerson.
  • Like I said before, DR Gerson should be the DR that everyone wants to be. He is a professional!
  • Absolutely love Dr Gerson. I feel very confident being under his care. He is direct no sugar coating and I appreciate that. Also has great bedside manner.
  • Dr Gerson is a great Dr he answers many and all questions we might have and don't have he's very friendly I recommend everyone that needs any kind of assistance to call UVM I swear by that hospital
  • Dr Gerson is an excellent listener & communicator. Makes Patient feel very comfortable
  • Saved my life
  • Dr Gerson is amazing. He is very smart, caring and we trust him completely with my cancer care. He takes whatever time is needed to answer all of our questions and is very confident when answering the questions. I would highly recommend him to others and feel very grateful that I am under his care.
  • Dr. Gerson is thorough, clear and compassionate. I would highly recommend him to someone in need of a hematologist.
  • Dr. James Gerson has been my hematologist/oncologist at UVM since I moved to VT 3 years ago. He Is a very caring, friendly and knowledgeable physician who I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a cancer specialist. Although I don't have to see Dr. Gerson more than once a year, I go to him with great confidence that he will always take care of my health needs.
  • Dr. Gerson was excellent. My husband and I were very pleased at how he took the time to explain in detail, listen, answer any questions that we had and do it in a very professional and caring way. He seemed very knowledgeable and we feel like I am in very good hands.
  • I have been a patient of Dr. Gerson for the past 2 plus years! He always takes the time to explain what the scans and bloodwork results are in easy to understand terms and to make sure that my family and myself have understood what was explained! Then throughly explains any treatment concerns!He is definitely an asset to his field and your hospital!
  • As I said above Dr. Gerson is tops in every category!!
  • Dr. Gerson was informative but I don't feel that I asked enough of the right questions.
  • No complaints. Excellent all around.
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