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Adolescent Medicine • Barre, VT
About
UVM Health Network – Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) serves central Vermont (about 66,000 people) with a broad range of services and a medical staff of over 200 providers. Affiliated with the University of Vermont Health Network, CVMC brings academic medicine, research, and compassionate care to the region. They offer specialties including cancer care, neurology, women’s health, orthopedics, and rehabilitation therapy. Physical addresses listed are multiple CVMC sites in Berlin and Montpelier, VT, including the HQ at 130 Fisher Road, Berlin. If you’re seeking adolescent medicine resources specifically in Barre, VT, CVMC’s Barre-area locations and services may be relevant within their broader network, but the page primarily outlines CVMC as a Central Vermont healthcare provider affiliated with UVM Health Network.
Clinic Type
Adolescent Medicine
Address
Golisano Children’s Hospital, University of Vermont Health
Phone
802-847-4696
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
https://www.uvmhealth.org/conditions-specialties/golisano-childrens-hospital/adolescent-medicine
Telehealth
Digital health options, including video visits
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What ages are served by the Adolescent Medicine program?
Programs are for youths up to age 17.
What services does the Adolescent Medicine program offer?
The program provides teen-specific services, including primary care, wellness, care for chronic and acute conditions, STI testing and treatment, puberty/sexual function consultations, pelvic/vulvar/pain care, birth control, PCOS management, menstrual concerns, gender-affirming care, and puberty-blocking medications, with a final and follow-up visits and support resources.
Who makes up the care team?
A provider with advanced board certification in adolescent medicine, along with social workers and psychologists.
Who is eligible for these adolescent medicine services?
Youth up to age 17.
What kind of follow-up or multidisciplinary care is provided?
Initial intake with the adolescent medicine specialist, second visit with a child psychiatrist for an in-depth mental health evaluation, and final session to review assessments and treatment recommendations, including information about community resources.
Are there gender-affirming care options?
Yes, the program offers gender-affirming hormone therapy and puberty-blocking medications as part of its services.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care (Dr. William Gaidys): 5.0 out of 5 (12 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. William Gaidys): 4.6 out of 5 (8 ratings)
- Birdeye (Barre Health Center): 3.2 out of 5 stars (12 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Central Vermont Medical Center): 71% patient recommendation rate
Patients praise
- Some individual physicians, such as Dr. William Gaidys, receive high ratings for being thorough and courteous
- Helpful administrative and support staff in certain departments
- Efficient and professional care reported by some patients in specific clinics like Express Care
Common complaints
- Difficulty communicating with office staff regarding follow-ups and test results
- Complaints about unprofessional or dismissive attitudes from some medical providers
- Dissatisfaction with the perceived lack of thoroughness during examinations
"Very unprofessional “doctors”. The “doctor” I had Pamela A Byrd made absolutely no effort to actually examine me... I’m extremely disappointed, perturbed, and discouraged as I feel like I’m just gonna be treaded like “another number” again."
— A Better Place (CVMC Express Care)"My wife had xrays last week and never heard back so I called this morning at 8:30 and was told they would put her on urgent. It is now 4:16 pm. What a joke this facility is!"
— Vitals (Dr. Thomas J. Curchin)"Dr. Rodriguez spent plenty of time with me. He was familiar with prior and current test results and presented findings in a clear manner. We developed a follow up plan and made appointments for coming visits. Things were efficient, thorough, and personal."
— Healthgrades (Central Vermont Medical Center)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- [PDF] Mental Health Providers Adolescent Medicine Eating Disorder ... — Feb 15, 2026
- Pediatric Primary Care - Berlin, UVM Health - Central Vermont ... — Sep 23, 2025
- Pediatric Primary Care | University of Vermont Health — Sep 22, 2025
- Barre - Vermont Department of Health — Apr 7, 2026
- VCHIP Eating Disorder Resources for School Age and Adolescent Health - News Usa Today — Apr 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: UNC Children's is a nonprofit academic medical center in Chapel Hill, NC, delivering family-centered pediatric care through N.C. Children’s Hospital. The organized system includes about 200 physicians (UNC School of Medicine faculty) and 1,800+ staff across nearly 50 programs in pediatrics. It operates as a major referral center with 150 inpatient beds and a comprehensive outpatient center, enabling multi-specialist visits in a single day. The hospital emphasizes CARE: clinical care, advocacy, research, and education, and collaborates with community hospitals and pediatricians statewide to treat over 70,000 children annually. They focus on child-friendly, home-like amenities and private patient rooms. Contact: supportchildren@med.unc.edu; 984-974-1000. Location: 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
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