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Rachel E. Gaidys, MD

Rachel Gaidys, MD, a Palliative Care Physician
Rachel E. Gaidys, MD
Palliative Care Physician
Site Leader, Palliative Care
Specialties
Family Medicine - Hospital Medicine
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
General information
Gender: Female
Language: Interpreter Services Available, English
UVM Medical Group

About Me

After residency, I embarked on a career as a hospitalist, initially in Billings, Montana where I remained based while also working temporarily as a general practitioner in rural New Zealand. I eventually moved home to Vermont and joined the hospitalist group at Central Vermont Medical Center.

As I gained experience, I discovered a special interest in palliative care and was fortunate to get an opportunity to complete a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. I subsequently joined the palliative care team.

In palliative care, I have the privilege of talking with people every day about what makes life good, about what matters most to them. I aim to understand their values and, with that information, serve as a guide as they navigate serious illness. I want to ensure that a person’s medical care makes their life better. 

Outside of work, I like to get outside and be with my family. I have been working for years on restacking an old rock wall.

I want to ensure that a person’s medical care makes their life better.

Rachel E. Gaidys, MD

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.

Palliative Care, Central Vermont Medical Center
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / FEP / CBA
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna / Great West
  • Coventry Health Care/First Health
  • Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Medicaid (VT)*
  • Medicare*
  • MVP
  • The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
  • TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
  • TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
  • TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
  • United Behavioral Health/Optum
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • Vermont Blue Advantage
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
  • Workers' Comp (VT)

*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Last Updated: 5/3/23

Hospital Medicine, Central Vermont Medical Center
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / FEP / CBA
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna / Great West
  • Coventry Health Care/First Health
  • Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
  • Medicaid (VT)*
  • Medicare*
  • MVP
  • The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
  • TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
  • TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
  • TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
  • United Behavioral Health/Optum
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • Vermont Blue Advantage
  • Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
  • Workers' Comp (VT)

*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.

Last Updated: 5/3/23

Experience

Education & Training
Fellowship Dartmouth Medical School - Hospice & Palliative Medicine (FM)
Residency University of Washington School of Medicine - Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine The Robert Larner MD College of Medicine at The University of Vermont - Medical Doctor
Bachelor of Science Norwich University - Biology
Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine

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