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Clinic Type

Women's Health

Address

Springfield Hospital Gynecology Suite, Level D, 25 Ridgewood Road, Springfield, VT 05156

Phone

802-885-7561

Email

tfleming@springfieldhospital.org

Opening Hours

APPOINTMENTS Monday – Thursday 8 am – 5 pm; Friday 7:30 am – 3 pm

Services Offered

  • Well woman preventive care
  • Bleeding issues (abnormal bleeding, heavy periods, peri- or post-menopausal bleeding)
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Cervical or endometrial polyps
  • Endometriosis (mild to severe)
  • Adenomyosis
  • Pelvic pain and painful periods
  • Pelvic scar tissue (adhesions)
  • Pelvic masses and simple or complex ovarian cysts
  • Pelvic congestion syndrome
  • Tubo-ovarian abscess
  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Essure removal
  • Permanent sterilization
  • Infertility evaluation and medication management
  • Preconception counseling
  • Early pregnancy dating ultrasounds
  • Contraception
  • Vulvovaginal skin conditions and infections
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • Menopause
  • Management of cervical dysplasia
  • Acessa treatment for uterine fibroids
  • General gynecologic evaluation and treatment
  • Kira Balkcom, MD (FACOG)
  • Thusitha Cotter, MD (FACOG)

Team

  • Kira Balkcom — MD, FACOG
  • Thusitha Cotter — MD, FACOG
  • Brian Marks, Specialty: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery — MD

Insurance & Payment

Prompt appointments and financial assistance are available

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

Do I need a referral?

No referral is required.

What appointment hours are available?

APPOINTMENTS Monday – Thursday 8 am – 5 pm Friday, 7:30 am – 3 pm

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades (Dr. Casey Younkin, Springfield, IL): 3.5/5 (15 reviews) (15)
  • Vitals (Dr. Cheryl Brown, Springfield, IL): 4.4/5 (33 ratings) (33)
  • Physicians and Surgeons for Women (Springfield, OH): 4.94/5 (1,283 reviews) (1,283)
  • RateMDs (Various Springfield, MO OBGYNs): Various (avg 3.0 to 5.0) (Various)

Patients praise

  • providers described as knowledgeable, thorough, and gentle during exams
  • some doctors highly regarded for excellent bedside manner and taking time to listen
  • strong, multi-generational patient loyalty to specific practitioners
  • staff described as friendly and helpful in some instances

Common complaints

  • long hold times and difficulty scheduling appointments
  • perceived rudeness, coldness, or lack of bedside manner from some providers
  • inadequate communication or guidance during pregnancy and delivery
  • office management issues, including feeling like a number rather than a patient

"The worst customer service, and poor office management. The office staff treats patients like they are just a number."

Patient review regarding a Springfield, MO practice

"It is difficult to fully express the harm caused by Dr. Brown and this office after our miscarriage. We experienced coldness and indifference at a time when compassion was essential."

Patient review regarding Dr. Cheryl Brown, Springfield, IL

"Everyone is very friendly and ready to help in any way. ... They truly care about their patients and make them feel welcome."

Patient review regarding Physicians and Surgeons for Women, Springfield, OH

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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