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Whitney R. Calkins, MD

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Whitney R. Calkins, MD
Family Medicine Physician
Assistant Professor, Larner College of Medicine
Specialties
Family Medicine - Primary Care
General information
Gender: Female
Language: Interpreter Services Available, English
Accepting New Pediatric Patients
UVM Medical Group
Offers Video Visits

About Me

Empowering patients to take charge of their health is deeply rewarding. I provide the tools and support needed to make lasting, informed decisions. Through lifestyle and behavior change interventions and lifestyle medicine programs like Skills Before Pills, I focus on preventing and even reversing chronic diseases.

I believe in building strong, collaborative relationships with my patients and using shared decision-making to create personalized care plans that reflect their unique needs and goals. I want patients to feel heard, involved and genuinely invested in their health journey.

I take a holistic, patient-centered approach to health care, focusing on prevention, education and empowering patients to take control of their health. I work collaboratively with patients of all ages to create personalized, evidence-based care plans that align with their unique goals and values.

By combining traditional primary care with the therapeutic interventions of lifestyle medicine, I aim to prevent, treat and even reverse chronic diseases. Shared decision-making is central to my practice, ensuring patients feel heard, supported and involved in every health journey. I strive to improve my patients' long-term health and quality of life through this approach.

I want patients to feel heard, involved and genuinely invested in their health journey

Whitney R. Calkins, MD

Experience

Education & Training
Residency
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center - Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Marshall University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science
Shepherd University - Biology
Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine

Research & Academic Interests

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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.

Family Medicine - South Burlington, 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

139 ratings

Most Recent Comments

  • July 9, 2026
    She was covering for my PCP, and was friendly and professional during my brief pre operative appointment.
  • April 14, 2026
    This was my first visit with Dr. Calkins. She was great: she listened, was friendly yet very professional.
  • April 6, 2026
    This was a group session (Skills before Pills), and our introductory session. I felt comfortable in the environment
  • April 3, 2026
    Dr Calkins is the best !! She knows me like a book !!! Lol the appreciation and respect that I have for her is to the moon and back ! She seen me at my best and at my worst and she's been nothing but kind through my health journey !!
  • February 26, 2026
    Dr. Calkins is FABULOUS. Always.
  • February 10, 2026
    The doctor was very thorough in reviewing the test results and making followup actions.
  • February 8, 2026
    If I had known a doctor like Dr. Calkins existed near me, I would have come to see them sooner. I haven't had care that was so focused on me and my goals in my life. It felt so good to be heard and choose treatment together.
  • January 18, 2026
    Dr. Calkins is excellent. She is informative and answers all my questions. I always feel I am receiving great care.
  • January 10, 2026
    As noted, Dr Calkins is an exceptional physician and truly cares about her patients. I highly recommend Dr Calkins, as she always has the patients well-being in mind.
  • January 2, 2026
    Dr. Calkins is amazing her and her staff are always willing to help and make sure my Healthcare needs are taken care of. She and her staff are the Best! I will always recommend her to anyone I know who needs great health care!
  • December 13, 2025
    Dr. Calkins is extremely nice and helpful. Has a lot of good insight and open to answering questions that are off topic of what I came in for.
  • November 1, 2025
    Overall great experience!
  • October 29, 2025
    My doctor a great doctor.
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