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.
Nilgun T. Zimakas, MD
Burlington, VT
Dr. Zimakas is a pediatrician at the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital and assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM. She specializes in adolescent care, pediatrics, and refugee and immigrant health. Her research interest includes quality improvement.
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.
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.
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.
Alicia Veit, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Burlington, VT
Dr. Veit joined Timber Lane Pediatrics in 2008 after completing her residency at the University of Vermont based on a strong desire to remain in such a committed pediatric community. She is a general pediatrician whose areas of interest range from early childhood development to adolescence. She believes strongly in preventive medicine, health education, and working in partnership with families, schools and community agencies.
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.
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.
Elizabeth Hunt, M.D., F.A.A.P., I.B.C.L.C.
Burlington, VT
Dr. Elizabeth Hunt’s special interests include breastfeeding medicine, infectious diseases, as well as children’s mental health and wellness. Dr. Hunt also previously practiced at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota in general practice as a newborn hospitalist.
Allison B. Adams, MD
Rutland, VT
Dr. Allison B. Adams completed her MD degree from the SUNY School of Medicine at Buffalo and she has been in practice since 2007. She is currently caring for patients at her CHCRR Pediatrics office.
