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Lewis R. First, MD, MSc

Headshot of Lewis First, MD, MSc, a Pediatrician and Pediatric Hospitalist Chair.
Lewis R. First, MD, MSc
General Academic Pediatrician
Chief of Pediatrics, Golisano Children's Hospital
Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Specialties
Pediatrics - Hospital Medicine
General information
Gender: Male
Language: Interpreter Services Available, English
UVM Medical Group

About Me

What I find most rewarding in my work is the opportunity we have — through our children's hospital and pediatric network department — to make a meaningful difference in the life of a child, a family or an entire community every single day. It’s a privilege to be part of a team where that impact is not only possible but expected.

I’m also incredibly proud of our department’s faculty, who are recognized as leaders in pediatric care delivery and scholarship at the local, national and international levels. Despite these achievements, our top priority remains the same: delivering the highest quality care to our patients.

Our approach is rooted in providing cost-effective, child-friendly and family-centered care, with a continuous commitment to inclusive excellence in everything we do. We know that the best care happens when families are not just recipients of services but active partners in designing and implementing the programs that serve them.

It’s a privilege to be part of a team where that impact is not only possible but expected.

Lewis R. First, MD, MSc

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My Locations

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.

Pediatric Hospital Medicine, 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.

Experience

Education & Training
Master of Science Harvard School of Public Health
Fellowship Children's Hospital Boston - Pediatrics
Internship Children's Hospital Boston - Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine Harvard Medical School Harvard University - Medical Doctor
Bachelor of Arts/Artium Baccalaureus Harvard University - Biological Sciences
Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics

844-UVM-HEALTH

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Burlington, VT 05401

802-847-0000

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Berlin, VT 05602

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Plattsburgh, NY 12901

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Elizabethtown, NY 12932

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Malone, NY 12953

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Middlebury, VT 05753

802-388-4701

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Colchester, VT 05446

802-658-1900

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