University of Vermont Health
Geriatric Care • Hartford, VT
About
Summary: - UVM Health – University of Vermont Medical Center is a nonprofit regional academic health system headquartered in Burlington, VT. It serves over 1 million people across Vermont and northern New York and operates as the region’s tertiary care center. - The system (UVM Medical Center) includes multiple facilities and offers specialized, world-class academic care. It employs about 2,664 people and reports roughly $3.4B in annual revenue. - For geriatrics-related care, UVM Health is an established academic medical center with resources and specialty programs typically associated with geriatric medicine, though no specific geriatric department details are listed in the provided excerpt. - Key contact points: main phone lines listed (various numbers), with the HQ at 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401, and another office at 462 Shelburne Road, Burlington, VT 05401. - Industry context: Hospitals and Health Care; ownership: Private nonprofit; presence includes Canada, and it maintains a notable LinkedIn presence for UVM Health. If you’re specifically seeking geriatric medicine services, consider checking UVM Health’s patient services or volunteer/registration pages for geriatrics clinics or the geriatric medicine program, or contact the main hospital numbers to inquire about a geriatric specialist or a Geriatrics/Adult Medicine department.
Clinic Type
Geriatric Care
Address
353 Blair Park Road, Williston, VT 05495-7530
Phone
%2B18028471470
clinicaltrials@uvm.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Available (digital health options, including video visits)
Emergency Care
Urgent care and weekend primary care (at some locations)
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Billing, Insurance information may be provided via price transparency page
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is Geriatrics?
Geriatrics is a specialized field of primary care. Geriatric medicine clinicians (geriatricians) provide care for adults 65 and older with complex medical needs.
What kinds of digital health options are available?
Digital health options, including video visits.
Is there in-home care available?
Limited in-home visits for those unable to travel or participate in video visits.
What is MyChart?
MyChart is your personalized patient portal to communicate with your health care team, request appointments, view test results, renew prescriptions, pay bills, and more.
Do you offer care management support?
Comprehensive support from our Care Management team for you and your caregivers, including insurance/financial concerns, in-home care arrangements, and mental health issues.
Is this practice NCQA certified?
Yes, all primary care practices, including geriatric medicine, are certified Patient-Centered Medical Homes by NCQA.
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 71% of patients recommend the UVM Medical Center; hospital rated 12% higher than national average for patient experience (Not specified (aggregate hospital data))
- Vitals: 4.3/5 average rating for Dr. Ivelisse Viruet (Hartford)
- Vitals: 4.0/5 average rating for Dr. Karen Blank (Hartford)
Patients praise
- Providers often described as thorough, professional, caring, and good listeners
- UVM Medical Center generally rated above national averages for patient experience and communication
- Many patients express strong satisfaction with individual geriatricians in both systems
- Emphasis on shared decision-making and clear communication of treatment options
Common complaints
- Long wait times for specialist appointments at UVM Medical Center
- Reports of unprofessional, rude, or angry staff in some Hartford-area geriatric practices
- Specific complaints regarding bedside manner, condescension, or dismissive attitudes in some individual providers
"Dr. Gennari is the best primary care physician I have ever had. Her interpersonal skills are excellent, she listens, is friendly and very thorough."
— UVM Health provider website"Dr. Dicks is a very soft spoken person who respects elderly patients and their needs."
— Hartford Hospital/Hartford HealthCare patient reviews"A horrible doctor... did not treat my family with respect and care, often being condescending when answering questions."
— Vitals (Dr. Henry Schneiderman)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation for Rural Providers ... — Nov 4, 2025
- A New Era for Neonatal Care at UVM's Golisano Children's Hospital | University of Vermont Health Careers Blog — Dec 9, 2025
- Faculty | Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship — Jan 3, 2026
- Enterprise: Health care organizations announce leadership changes, promotions - Valley News — Oct 8, 2025
- University of Vermont Health Welcomes 33 New Health Care Providers | The Peru Gazette — Nov 6, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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