Top Pediatricians in Vermont
Nothing I have ever encountered strikes fear into my heart like an injured or sick child. I am reasonably sure that all other parents out there feel the same way. I am sure you don’t want to just trust any doctor in Vermont with your children. You also likely are not willing to go through any trial and error with one of your own children as you would be willing to go through to find your own doctor.
A pediatrician is going to have to click with you and gain your trust before they see your child and I feel exactly the same way. Unlike many of our service listings, you do not want to wait to find a pediatrician until an emergency strikes. You want to have them on speed dial long before that. So now is the perfect time to use our Vermont are list of top recommended pediatricians and start interviewing them. Find the one who you would trust with your children. Don’t forget that people change over time and that can apply to not only your doctors but also your pediatricians. If any of our Vermont doctors have declined in their performance, please let us know! It is vital that we keep the below list updated with only the doctors that will care for your children as if they were their own. It is also a great idea to establish a pediatrician for short term work conditions even if they last less than a year. So if you will be stationed somewhere else, start researching area pediatricians now so you are as prepared as possible.
Matthew Saia, MD
Burlington, VT
Dr. Saia is a pediatrician at the University of Vermont Medical Center and assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM in Burlington, VT. He specializes in adolescent care, patient-centered medical home and school-based health.
Lori B. Racha, MD
Burlington , VT
Pediatrician Dr. Racha joined University Pediatrics in Burlington in 2005 practicing general pediatrics with a special interest in twins. She provides well child and acute illness care and manages conditions such as growth disorders (failure to thrive, obesity), ADHD, mental health disorders, and development.
Stanley J. Weinberger, MD
Burlington , VT
Dr. Weinberger joined the UVM Children’s Hospital in 2010 as a pediatrician. He also serves as the medical director of Pediatric Primary Care and as an assistant professor of Pediatrics at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM. As a pediatrician, Dr. Weinberger treats patients in the Pediatric Immigrant Clinic. In addition to immigrant and refugee medicine, his clinical focus includes the patient-centered medical home and children with special health care needs. Dr. Weinberger cares for children and teens of all ages. His work includes managing chronic and infectious illnesses common among foreign-born, new Americans as well as coordinating care for children with special health care needs. Dr. Weinberger partners with parents and families to help their children thrive physically, socially and emotionally.
Michelle T. Shepard, MD
Burlington , VT
Dr. Shepard is a pediatrician at the University of Vermont Medical Center and assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM. Dr. Shepard practices general pediatrics which includes well child visits, sick care and management of chronic illnesses. Her special interests include supporting breastfeeding and the care of children and families affected by addiction. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Shepard works on multiple research and quality improvement projects through the Vermont Child Health Improvement Program. Dr. Shepard enjoys developing relationships with all the children and families she sees, that are based on mutual respect and trust.
Heather Link, MD
Burlington , VT
Dr. Link joined Pediatric Primary Care at The University of Vermont Medical Center in July of 2014. As a pediatrician, Dr. Link works to facilitate the relationship between family and child and works with the family to maximize the health of every child. She enjoys working with expectant and new parents of managing the nuances of newborn care and getting them ready to parent in a gentle, affirmative, and effective manner. Dr. Link works with families to find solutions for children when they encounter behavioral issues by working with the child, the family, the school, and any other ancillary services they receive.
Michelle Perron, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Burlington, VT
Dr. Perron finished her residency in pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts and stayed on to work for a year after completing her program. She has been practicing with Timber Lane Pediatrics since 2000.
Louis DiNicola, MD
Randolph, VT
Dr. Louis DiNicola specializes in general pediatrics, children with special health care needs, adolescents medicine, and school problems. He graduated from the Temple University Medical School and is currently in practice at Gifford Medical Center.
Indra R. Lovko, MD, FAAP
Rutland, VT
Dr. Indra Lovko is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and she has been in practice since 1998. She graduated from the University of Virginia and completed her residency at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
Gregory Connolly, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Burlington, VT
Dr. Gregory Connolly graduated from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and he completed his residency training at the Maine Medical Center. His primary focus is on global health and he has already worked in Romania, Nepal, and Haiti too.
