Michelle L. Machesky, PA-C
Breast Care Center Physician Assistant
Specialties
General Surgery
Medical Oncology
General information
Gender:
Female
Language:
Interpreter Services Available,
English
Accepting New Patients
UVM Health
Offers Video Visits
Experience
Education & Training
Board Certifications
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant
Request an Appointment
Request Online with MyChart
Returning patients can request an in-person or video appointment with their provider.
Request by Phone
New and returning patients can request appointments by directly contacting the practice.
My Locations
University of Vermont Medical Center
FRIDAY HOURS
8 am-5 pm
111 Colchester Avenue
Main Campus, Main Pavilion, Level 2
Burlington, VT 05401-1473
University of Vermont Medical Center
FRIDAY HOURS
7 am-7:30 pm
111 Colchester Avenue
Main Campus, Main Pavilion, Level 2
Burlington, VT 05401-1473
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.
Breast Care Center, University of Vermont Medical Center
- Aetna
- Anthem (formerly Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield) (HMO only)
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / FEP / CBA (includes Dental)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
- Cigna UVMH Medical Plan
- Delta Dental
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes NY Health Benefit Exchange products)
- First Health
- 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 (excludes NY Health Benefit Exchange)
- 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 (excludes Carelon Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare (excludes United / Optum Behavioral Health)
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
*Medicare — 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
Oncology, University of Vermont Medical Center
- Aetna
- Anthem (formerly Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield) (HMO only)
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / FEP / CBA (includes Dental)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
- Cigna UVMH Medical Plan
- Delta Dental
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes NY Health Benefit Exchange products)
- First Health
- 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 (excludes NY Health Benefit Exchange)
- 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 (excludes Carelon Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare (excludes United / Optum Behavioral Health)
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
*Medicare — 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
Michelle Machesky is the best provider I have ever had in my entire life.
Michelle ? PA was friendly, attentive and detailed with the take in.. I felt heard and seen.
Dr Machesky has a very comforting style that exudes a sense of warmth and peace. She knows her "stuff" and although the subject matter can be "difficult", she explains things in a way that is easy to understand and makes me comfortable sharing my concerns. I would always recommend her to anyone in a similar situation. She's GREAT!
Michelle is outstanding and I appreciated her clear and concise explanations. She was efficient but totally focused on me and any questions. Not easy but she does it well.
Michelle Machesky is top notch. Listens well, has clearly gone through my record before the meeting, makes good suggestions. Highly recommend her to anyone in need of her services.
Michelle Machesky is very caring in her treatment/exams, very thorough, while also being a great listener who always answers any questions. Michelle also goes over my risk for breast cancer and relates it to family history in an easy to understand way. Very comforting.
Michelle is the best...thoughtful, funny, knowledgeable, caring
She took her time and was very thorough and thoughtful in providing information
Really attentive doctor, she explained everything clearly and concisely
Michelle Machesky is wonderful
Michelle is amazing, was very helpful and knowledgeable
Michelle Machesky is consistently friendly during my appointments and thoroughly explains my options for future screenings.
She is the best!
Michelle Machesky is awesome! She is very thorough, very efficient, very caring, and does a great job with all aspects of my care. She does a great job describing my situation, risks, benefits, care options, etc. It's always very simple to decide on a plan because she is so thorough, lays things out well and in a very understandable way. She is top notch!
I appreciate the kindness with which the provider listened to me and explained everything.
Michelle is excellent in every respect.
Michelle is the best, very professional, friendly and concerned about me. No problems again this year. WHOO HOO!!!!
Michelle is great!
Michelle is just an incredible P.A. She is sensitive, friendly, approachable -- and all while being extremely professional and knowledgeable. Always a helpful and educational visit when I see Michelle.
I look forward to my appointment with Michelle every year; it is always both and pleasure and very informational.