Samantha Steinmetz-Wood, MD
Endocrinologist
Assistant Professor, Larner College of Medicine
Specialties
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
General information
Gender:
Female
Language:
Interpreter Services Available,
English,
French
Accepting New Patients
UVM Medical Group
Offers Video Visits
Experience
Areas of Focus
- Adrenal Disorders
- Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes
- Diabetes Management
- General Endocrinology
- Maternal Fetal Medicine - Endocrine Disorders
- Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disorders
- Pituitary Disorders
- Thyroid Disorders/Cancers
Education & Training
Fellowship
University of Vermont Medical Center - Endocrinology
Residency
University of Vermont Medical Center - Internal Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
Bachelor of Science
McGill University - Physiology
Bachelor of Health Science
Marianopolis College - Physiology
Educational Commission For Foreign Medical Grads
Medical Doctor
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
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
62 Tilley Drive
Suite 202
South Burlington, VT 05403-4407
Central Vermont Medical Center
130 Fisher Road
MOB-A Suite 3-1
Berlin, VT 05602-9516
Alice Hyde Medical Center
133 Park Street
Second Floor
Malone, NY 12953-1244
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.
Endocrinology, 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
Endocrinology, 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
- Cigna UVMH Medical Plan
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- First Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Medicaid (VT)*
- Medicare*
- MVP (excludes NY Health Benefit Exchange)
- 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 (excludes Carelon Behavioral Health)
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
*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
Endocrinology, Alice Hyde Medical Center
- Aetna
- Aither (formerly Resolve) / St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Health (Medicare)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna (as part of MVP Strategic Alliance)
- Cigna UVMH Medical Plan
- Coventry Health Care/First Health
- Emblem Health - GHI Family Health
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation)
- Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)
- Humana / Choice Care Network
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid (NY)*
- Medicare*
- MultiPlan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS)
- MVP
- Nascencia (formerly VNA Homecare Options)
- TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
- 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 (includes Dental) (excludes United / Optum Behavioral Health)
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Veterans Administration - Dental
- Workers' Comp (NY and 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: 5/28/2026
Patient Ratings & Comments
Most Recent Comments
May 31, 2026
I found Dr. Steinmetz-Wood to be professional, thoughtful, pleasant, knowledgeable
May 14, 2026
Excellent doctor, fast gave information and reached out post visit via my chart with thoughts and recommendationvery happy with her care..
April 9, 2026
Great experience
March 19, 2026
I have already recommended Dr Steinmetz-Wood to a friend with a similar issue
February 27, 2026
MD showed appropriate concern for my issue and answered questions as needed.
December 19, 2025
She was very prompt!
October 30, 2025
I was very pleased with her concern and treatment.
October 29, 2025
Knowledge, personable, great interview skills
October 3, 2025
She explained my options with great care. Excellent doctor
September 20, 2025
Dr was communicative and I felt include in the process.
September 13, 2025
She was an excellent listener and offered many suggestions/options. I appreciated her willingness to hear my concerns about taking medications. Very respectful and thoughtful answers to all of those.
September 1, 2025
My doctor is awesome
August 30, 2025
She listened to me
August 24, 2025
I'm not illiterate and I spend a good amount of time looking into the medications I am taking. I understand these doctors have 10 minutes to see patients and I did bring up some DND subjects but I felt like I was talking to an AI