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Summary: - UVM Health – University of Vermont Medical Center (UVM Medical Center) is a nonprofit academic medical center and part of The University of Vermont Health Network. - It serves Vermont and northern New York as the region’s tertiary care center with integrated patient care, education, and research. - The system includes 6 hospitals and focuses on high-value care through an Integrated Delivery System, emphasizing compassionate, community-oriented service. - Headquarters and main address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401; additional location at 462 Shelburne Road, Burlington, VT 05401. - Contact: General lines include 802-847-0000 among others; main branding often referred to as UVM Health or UVM Medical Center. - For Adult Primary Care specifically in Essex: the summary does not list a dedicated Essex primary care clinic; the system provides adult primary care through its network, with primary care services typically anchored in Vermont locations. Consider contacting the main lines or using the UVM Health website to locate the nearest Essex-area or Burlington primary care provider within the network.

Clinic Type

Mental Health

Address

University of Vermont Medical Center, Adult Primary Care, Essex (part of UVM Health network)

Phone

802-847-8354

Email

Opening Hours

Sunday: Closed; Monday: 8 am - 5 pm; Tuesday: 8 am - 5 pm; Wednesday: 8 am - 5 pm; Thursday: 8 am - 5 pm; Friday: 8 am - 5 pm; Saturday: Closed

Telehealth

Available (indicates telehealth options under MyChart and online requests)

Services Offered

  • Adult primary care
  • Gender-affirming care
  • Reproductive care
  • Mental health support
  • Care for chronic illnesses and injuries
  • Geriatric care
  • Lab tests
  • Vaccinations
  • Preventative care and wellness visits
  • Pediatric care (NCQA-certified Patient-Centered Medical Home)

Team

  • Chanon Watters — LCMHC

Insurance & Payment

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid (VT and NY)
  • UnitedHealthCare
  • BCBSVT / CBA
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna LifeSource
  • United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
  • POMCO
  • Delta Dental
  • Coventry Health Care/First Health
  • MVP
  • MagnaCare
  • EverNorth (Cigna Behavioral Health)
  • Hedging note: list continues per page insurers; exact full list not exhaustively verifiable from provided text

Please see below for all insurers contracted with University of Vermont Medical Center. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service.

Insurance, Self-pay

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

What are the hours for adult primary care in Essex?

Monday–Friday 8 am–5 pm; Sunday and Saturday: Closed.

Is there a Saturday clinic at this location?

No, Saturday clinic hours are not listed for the Essex location.

How can I request an appointment?

Requests can be made online via MyChart or by phone.

What services are offered at this practice?

Gender-affirming care, reproductive care, mental health support, care for chronic illnesses and injuries, geriatric care, lab tests, vaccinations, and preventive/wellness visits.

What is the address for the Essex primary care location?

2 Essex Way, Essex Junction, VT 05452-3394.

What is the main contact number?

802-847-8354.

Does the practice accept new patients?

Not accepting new patients.

Awards & Accreditations

  • Certified Patient-Centered Medical Homes (NCQA)

Photos

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Yelp: 3.0 out of 5 stars (3 reviews)
  • UVM Health Official Provider Page (for specific physician): 4.80 out of 5 stars (149 ratings)

Patients praise

  • Professional and pleasant staff experiences
  • High patient satisfaction scores for specific individual providers

Common complaints

  • Mixed ratings on third-party sites suggesting individual provider variance

"My primary care physician is here. Pleasant and caring is nice."

mappca.com

"She was absolutely fantastic."

UVM Health official patient comments

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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