Adult Primary Care - Essex, University of Vermont Medical Center
Primary Care • Essex, VT
About
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
Primary Care
Address
2 Essex Way, Essex Junction, VT 05452-3394
Phone
802-847-8354
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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
Website
https://www.uvmhealth.org/locations/adult-primary-care-essex-university-of-vermont-medical-center
Telehealth
Available (Request an Online appointment via MyChart)
Emergency Care
Not specified
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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, Pay a bill (online/in person), Self-pay at time of service
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered at Adult Primary Care - Essex?
A range of services including gender-affirming care, reproductive care, mental health support, management of chronic illnesses and injuries, geriatric care, lab tests, vaccinations, preventive care, and wellness visits.
Request an Appointment
Request online with MyChart or contact the practice by phone. New and returning patients can request appointments by directly contacting the practice.
Request Online with MyChart
Returning patients can request an in-person appointment or video with their provider.
Request by Phone
New and returning patients can request appointments by directly contacting the practice.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 3.0 out of 5 stars (based on 3 reviews) (3)
- Vitals (Specific to Dr. James Dougherty): 3.2 out of 5 stars (3)
- UVM Health Official Provider Pages: N/A (Individual provider profiles display aggregate ratings) (Varies by provider (e.g., 244 ratings for Dr. Depo, 81 for Dr. Haddock))
Patients praise
- Providers described as caring, knowledgeable, and respectful
- Strong, long-term provider-patient relationships for many individuals
- Comprehensive care and effective listening during consultations
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and office visits
- Difficulty accessing providers in a timely manner
- Perceived decline in quality of care for some individual providers
- Bureaucratic challenges within the larger medical center system
"Dr. Haddock is outstanding! I never feel like a number and feel she cares about her patients. Very friendly and respectful."
— UVM Health Official Provider Page (Dr. Diane Haddock)"Dr Dougherty is excellent, in my opinion, but the office wait time is out of control. Wait time of an hour plus is not uncommon."
— Vitals (Dr. James Dougherty)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UVM Health Network - ECH welcomes four primary care practitioners | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | As the need for comprehensive, community-based primary care grows across Essex County, UVM Health Network – ECH is meeting that demand by welcoming four providers in recent months. — Apr 17, 2026
- Expanded ECH team ensures more families get care | News | pressrepublican.com — Apr 21, 2026
- Dr. Robert A. Luebbers, MD - Family Medicine Doctor in Burlington, VT — May 14, 2026
- Alyssa L. Tonks - Nurse Practitioner in Burlington, VT — May 14, 2026
- Elizabeth C. Balaconis, AGPCNP-BC - Gifford Health Care — Mar 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More primary care clinics in Essex
Summary: Community Health Centers of Burlington (CHC Burlington) is a nonprofit health care organization based in Burlington, VT, offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and preventive services to patients of all ages. Founded in 1971, CHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving about 34,000 patients across 12 offices in Vermont, including locations in Essex Junction and Burlington. The center emphasizes accessible, compassionate care with extended hours and support services, employing around 124 staff and reporting annual revenue of roughly $35.3M. Contact: info@chcb.org | 802.864.6309. Address in Essex Junction: 87 Main St, Essex Junction, VT 05452.
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