Narandra K. Bethina, MD
Rheumatologist
Associate Program Director, Rheumatology
Associate Professor, Larner College of Medicine
Specialties
Rheumatology
General information
Gender:
Male
Language:
Interpreter Services Available,
English
Accepting New Patients
UVM Medical Group
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My Locations
University of Vermont Medical Center
111 Colchester Avenue
Main Campus, East Pavilion, Level 5
Burlington, VT 05401-1473
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.
Rheumatology and Immunology, 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
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Research & Academic Interests
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Patient Ratings & Comments
Most Recent Comments
Dr. Bethina is an expert physician and ultrasonographer and we are lucky to have him here at UVMMC
I'm not sure he always heard what I was saying, as I had a lot to report on.
Dr. Bethina was excellent explaining issues with shoulder pain, showed me arthritis in my joint and explained how to resolve the lack of movement and next steps to improve joint mobility and reduce the pain.
Excellent doctor with great demeanor. Knowledgeable and able to communicate with ease.
Dr Bethina is an excellent physician, explains everything well, and did a flawless knee injection. I am so lucky to be his patient.
Dr. Bethina is or is one of the best doctors I have had in my life. I can't say enough good things about him.
So grateful to Dr. Bethina for arranging a knee ultrasound the following day and aspiration and cortisone injection.
Exceptional physician.
Dr. Bethina is amazing as is his staff. Thank you.
I asked Dr. Bethina to write out his diagnosis and his instructions, as well as the names of my diagnosis and he wrote it all out on my visit summery, which is very helpful to me! Dr. Bethina always listens to me, does not interrupt, kind and knowledgeable demeanor and when I ask him a question, he explains it to me until I understsnd, which I am very grateful for, that explains it to me so well. He is very smart and I trust his answers fo my questions about my medical care! He has been my doctor for many years and I think he is a great doctor and I trust his diagnosis and his knowledge.
The issues with my hand were addressed professionally and with courtesy.
Again, in my mind there is no finer rheumatologist than Dr. Bethina.
Dr. was confident about info he was providing.
Very professional, helpful and knowledgeable. He understood the problem and issue I have; he offered solutions and helped me to be pain free I very short time.
Dr. Bethina was so great at explaining all details of the Ultrasound and was extremely thorough. Really appreciated his expertise.
Dr. Bethina is excellent in all aspects. Most importantly he takes his time with explanations and listens to any concerns you may have. Always a True professional.
Kind of tricky showing where my pain is using my phone. Dr. Bethina and his staff are very patient, attentive and listen to me. So thankful for them.
Excellent doctor.
Dr. Bethina understands that I am involved in medical decisions. He has a way of describing my condition and helping me to even feel the places on my hands so I understand the mechanics. I want to know the whys and what I can do to make me feel better. He has the gift.
Dr. Bethina is amazing. Explains everything and I never feel rushed.