Gifford Health Center at Berlin - Primary Care
Primary Care • Barre, VT
About
Gifford Health Care is a nonprofit community hospital system based in Randolph, Vermont, with multiple primary care and specialty locations across central Vermont. Key points: - Services: Full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency department, inpatient unit, surgical services, adult day program, independent living/nursing home, and extensive primary and specialty care. - Locations: 5 offices in Vermont (Bethel, Chelsea, Randolph, and Rochester with an HQ in Randolph). Berlin is listed among the family health centers, indicating a primary care presence in the Berlin area. - Affiliation and status: Federally Qualified Health Center; Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the U.S. - Careers: Regular openings across nursing, clinical, and support roles. - Mission: Improve individual and community health by ensuring access to affordable, high-quality health care in its service area. If you’re seeking Berlin-area primary care specifically, Gifford operates a Berlin family health center as part of its network, with primary care providers and integration with the broader Gifford system. For exact providers or to book a visit, contact Berlin Family Health Center or the Randolph HQ for coordination.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
Gifford Health Center at Berlin – Primary Care, off Airport Road, Berlin, VT
Phone
802-728-7000
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- BestProsInTown: generally positive feedback with 26 reviews cited (26 reviews)
- Vitals: individual physician ratings (e.g., 4.6 and 4.9 out of 5) (N/A)
Patients praise
- friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive staff
- efficient care delivery
- clear and respectful communication
- high ratings for overall quality and patient experience from official sources
Common complaints
- reports of lack of patient care or compassion
- concerns regarding potential misdiagnosis
- occasional mention of minor office organization issues
"Patients have praised the staff for being friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, making visits pleasant and comfortable."
— BestProsInTown"this place is a waste of time. There is no patient care or compassion for the family. We have been misdiagnosed more than once..."
— YelpSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Elizabeth C. Balaconis, AGPCNP-BC - Gifford Health Care — Mar 2, 2026
- Gifford Health Care Welcomes Elizabeth Balaconis, AGPCNP-BC to Berlin Clinic - Gifford Health Care — Mar 3, 2026
- Gifford Health Care Adds Balaconis to Berlin Clinic - The White River Valley Herald — Feb 26, 2026
- Business Briefs for Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 | Local News | rutlandherald.com — Feb 28, 2026
- Business Briefs for Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 | Local News | timesargus.com — Feb 28, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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