Providing care during some of the most critical moments in a patient’s life is both a privilege and a profound responsibility. Whether in the emergency department or on the palliative service, I am committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families.I earned my medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed... Read More about Erica M. Lash, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician,Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician

I specialize in pediatric neurology and palliative care, with a special interest in biomedical ethics. I also incorporate aspects of whole person care and mindfulness into my practice.My clinical focus includes general pediatric neurology, such as developmental delay, seizures/epilepsy and headaches/concussion. I have a particular interest in neonatal neurology.My research centers on qualitative methods, currently focused on prognostication — how... Read More about Lisa A. Rasmussen, MD, Family Medicine Physician

Life can be hard, especially a life lived in ill health. I'm grateful to have the chance to help ease people's suffering.The opportunity to provide care is a sincere privilege. I'm not entitled to it simply because I'm a nurse practitioner.I treasure the trust between a patient and a provider and strive to repay it with a compassionate approach that... Read More about Barry Neville, NP, Nurse Practitioner

Building long-term therapeutic connections and relationships with my patients is an honor and a privilege. I am truly humbled to have the opportunity to engage with patients and help them.As a nurse practitioner, I am fully committed to using evidence-based medical and nursing therapies that improve survival rates, enhance my patient's quality of life and help support their families.By leveraging... Read More about Ann S. Laramee, NP, Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

I am an internal medicine physician specializing in palliative care at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. My clinical interests include palliative care in oncology and population community-based palliative care. Above all else, I feel privileged to care for patients faced with serious illness, ideally working to help them live as well as possible. My hope is to work together... Read More about Caitlin N. Baran, MD, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician

I have the privilege to accompany patients and their families during challenging times. I strive to help patients feel as well as they can during serious illness. That includes navigating symptom management tradeoffs and ensuring we focus on the outcomes that matter most to each patient.I'm grateful to collaborate with a skillful, accepting and passionate interdisciplinary palliative care team that... Read More about John W. Wax, MD, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician

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I'm a palliative care specialist and Tenured Professor in the Department of Family Medicine where I serve as the Vice Chair for Research and was the Inaugural Holly & Bob Miller Endowed Chair in Palliative Medicine (2016-2024). I help lead the Vermont Conversation Lab inter-disciplinary team of creative, inspiring and productive student and faculty communication scientists. I have also authored more than... Read More about Robert E. Gramling, MD, Palliative Medicine Physician

I’m grateful for the opportunity to help people of all ages live well with serious illness, working closely with their families and interdisciplinary care teams. My goal is to support patients by navigating complex decisions, honoring their individual goals and values and managing symptoms to promote quality of life.I earned my undergraduate degree in Health Sciences and Public Health from... Read More about Kate Ostrander, MD, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician