Lucy Merriam, MD

Lucy Merriam, MD, is a pediatrician who provides primary care for children from birth through adolescence at Gifford Health Care in Randolph, Vermont. A native Vermonter, she grew up in Elmore and completed both her undergraduate education and medical degree at the University of Vermont before completing her pediatrics residency at the University of Virginia.

Dr. Merriam was drawn to pediatrics by the opportunity to build lasting relationships with children and families while emphasizing preventive care. She especially enjoys supporting new parents and newborns, guiding families through the different stages of childhood development, and working with adolescents as they begin taking a more active role in their own health.

Her approach to care centers on listening and partnership. She believes medical providers bring clinical expertise, while patients and families bring an essential understanding of themselves, their children, and their concerns.

 Outside of work, she enjoys skiing, hiking, running, gravel biking, paddle boarding, and spending time outdoors.