About Me
When it comes to the role of surgery, our decisions mostly center on treating a particular problem. What is the appropriate balance of risk and benefit? It's extremely important to me that patients understand as much as possible about any decision they make and how that decision reflects their individual goals. Honesty about the limits of surgical treatment is vital.
I have special expertise in brain and spinal tumors, epilepsy/seizure disorders and movement disorders.
I endeavor to provide the most advanced care required for a patient's problem and include the patient as an equal partner in all decisions, sharing as much information as possible. The patient's best interest is what matters most.
The patient's best interest is what matters most.
Experience
American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery
- Outcomes in Neurosurgery
- Intracranial Physiology and Mathematical Modeling
- Brain Tumors
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My Locations
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. 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.
- 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