Our Providers
Diane Everett, PT
Location:
Sharon Health Center
12 Shippee Lane
Sharon, VT 05065
Phone: (802) 763-8000
Fax: (802) 763-8090
Diane Everett enjoys treating patients of all ages with a variety of diagnoses and helping her patients learn how to better help themselves through recovery.
“I strongly believe in meeting the patient where they are at and providing the best possible care I can to educate them. I strive to provide the level of care that they and their body can accept initially and progress from there.”
She loves to build strong relationships with her patients and works to create trust in the care that she provides through strong listening and teaching skills.
View full profile »Emilija O. Florance, MD
Location:
Gifford Health Center at Berlin - Primary Care
2418 Airport Road, Suite 1 - Berlin
Barre, VT 05641
Phone: (802) 224-3200
Fax: (802) 224-3235
Gifford Primary Care – Family Medicine
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-2445
Fax: (802) 728-2115
Dr. Florance sees patients of all ages, newborn to geriatric, and provides a wide range of care, from chronic disease management to women’s health. Her approach to care is based on developing a partnership with each patient. “I love connecting with patients, getting to know them and the community I serve,” she said. “I also enjoy the variety offered by practicing family medicine. Each day is different and rewarding, whether I am working with a diabetic patient or with an expectant mother.”
View full profile »Milton Fowler, MD
Location:
Gifford Primary Care – Internal Medicine
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-2428
Fax: (802) 728-2489
Dr. Milton Fowler, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist and has more than 53 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana U, School of Medicine medical school in 1969.
View full profile »Dennis Gilroy, DO
Location:
Gifford Medical Center – Radiology
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-2214
Fax: (802) 728-2112
Dr. Gilroy is a fellowship-trained radiologist who believes in having a more personalized role in patient care. His special interest is in neuroimaging, but he truly enjoys all aspects of radiology and reviews a broad range of diagnostic tests. He also performs several image-guided procedures including breast biopsies, drainages, and injections of large joints for both therapeutic and diagnostic purposes.
View full profile »Christina Harlow, DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C
Location:
Gifford Medical Center – Emergency Medicine
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-2345
Fax: (802) 728-2655
Christina Harlow DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C specializes in both emergency and family medicine. She loves seeing patients of all ages and working with family members to ensure their loved ones receive the care they need. She has a special interest in alternative approaches to medicine, completing a fellowship in integrative medicine. She is also active in nurse practitioner education, often teaching in the emergency room. When not at work, Christina spends her time outside with her husband and kids either skiing, biking or caring for the animals on their small farm.
View full profile »Lindsay Haupt, PT
As a physical therapist, Lindsay Haupt, DPT, enjoys the challenge of figuring out the underlying mechanical cause of her patient’s pain or functional mobility. Her goal with treatment is to provide tools that work within each patient’s unique lifestyle to allow them to not only heal and get better but stay better. She achieves this by educating patients on their underlying problems so they have a clear understanding of what is going on and how they can help themselves get better. It brings her extreme joy to see a patient who has been struggling with pain, functional limitations or incontinence come in with a smile and report they are feeling better.
As a mother of two, she is keenly aware of the guidance and education pregnant women are seeking both pre- and post-partum. Her goal is to offer women the chance to learn how to better recover following the life-changing event of childbirth.
View full profile »Jessica Heney, MD
Location:
Gifford Primary Care – Family Medicine
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-2445
Fax: (802) 728-2115
Dr. Jessica Heney serves on the Primary Care team in Randolph and is deeply committed to providing personalized care to patients at every stage of life.
“We take care of people from cradle to grave, all ages, all genders,” she says. “What I like about family medicine is that it’s varied—from physical and well visits, to treating UTIs, to managing diabetes. Every day looks different depending on who is on the schedule. I really like getting to know patients over time, and it’s fun to see people taking care of themselves.”
View full profile »Ryan Heney, MD
Location:
Bethel Health Center
1823 VT Route 107
Bethel, VT 05032
Phone: (802) 234-9913
Fax: (802) 234-5507
Dr. Ryan Heney serves on the Primary Care team at Bethel Health Center and provides care to patients of all ages. Dr. Heney is passionate about addressing a variety of patient needs through “the entire spectrum of the human experience,” he says. “I like to think of my primary role as an educator, and it’s how I frame working with patients. I want them to make an informed decision based on options I give them. Hopefully, this approach empowers patients to take the lead in their health.”
View full profile »Julie Holland, DNP
She/Her
Location:
Gifford Health Center at Berlin - Primary Care
2418 Airport Road, Suite 1 - Berlin
Barre, VT 05641
Phone: (802) 224-3200
Fax: (802) 224-3235
Julie has a passion for public health and global health, fueled by her commitment to “doing the most good for the greatest amount of people.” She describes her approach to care as patient-centered, inclusive and holistic, “considering all areas of a patient’s life and creating shared goals based on a patient’s priorities.”
View full profile »Dawn Holman, MD
Location:
Gifford Medical Center – General Surgery
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-2430
Fax: (802) 728-2202
After spending some time growing up in New Hampshire, Dr. Holman is excited to be returning to New England. Since 2001, Dr. Holman has spent most of her career in private practice with her husband and fellow Gifford general surgeon, Aleksandr Sokolovsky. From skin lesions, lumps, bumps, colon resections, thyroid and gallbladder, Dr. Holman has performed the gamut of general surgeries. However, her specialty is breast surgery, which includes biopsies, mastectomies and special reconstructive techniques.
“I want to see the patient from the beginning of the process, get to know them, and follow them through their recovery. My husband and I are big proponents of having a one-on-one relationship with the patient.”
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Gretchen Hoyum, MS MFT
Location:
Gifford Primary Care – Behavioral Health
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-7940
Fax: (802) 728-2795
Gretchen joins the Gifford Health Care Behavioral Health Team in Randolph from Seattle, Washington.
What Gretchen finds most rewarding about the job is when a deep connection is made between her and the client. They feel safe enough to really open up and is vulnerable with their story. Gretchen’s specialty is helping people with the relationship between food and their bodies. Having been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease as a teen, Gretchen became passionate about the psychological process when people are sick.
View full profile »Mark Jewett, MD
Location:
Gifford Primary Care – Internal Medicine
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-2428
Fax: (802) 728-2489
Now semi-retired with 42 years of experience at Gifford as a primary care internal medicine physician, Dr. Jewett extends the Gifford care ethic to newer providers by example. His special interest areas include cardiology, dermatology, and infectious disease, and he promotes a healthy lifestyle as a means to long-term better health for our patients. Outside of work, Dr. Jewett enjoys hiking, skiing, biking, and running.
View full profile »Sarah Johansen, MD
Location:
Gifford Medical Center – Emergency Medicine
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-2345
Fax: (802) 728-2655
Dr. Sarah Johansen is an emergency medicine physician and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area. She received her medical degree from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
View full profile »Heather Johnston, CNM
Location:
Gifford Primary Care – Midwifery
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-2401
Fax: (802) 728-2398
“Life changes happen when you welcome a new child into your family. It is my job to offer information, support, and sometimes-useful medical skills that help you navigate this journey in your own way. I like to take this same approach with all of women’s healthcare: I empower you to make healthcare decisions and lifestyle choices that work for you—mentally, emotionally and physically.”
View full profile »Jennifer Keller, MD
Location:
Gifford Medical Center – Anesthesiology
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-2267
Fax: (802) 728-2476
“I’ve been lucky to have landed a career in a specialty I love, working alongside high quality people in a beautiful part of the world,” Dr. Keller says.
After her residency, Dr. Keller’s area of focus included a fellowship in ultrasound guided regional anesthesiology. A technique which means fewer side effects, less risk of anesthetic complications, and greater patient satisfaction. However, Dr. Keller says a general anesthetic is the best choice and she enjoys the challenge and honor of being in a position to work with patients and their families. Her goals are to come up with the best anesthetic plan, provide reassurance, and to get to know the individuals and the community better.
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Meghan Ketcham, APRN
Location:
Gifford Primary Care – Family Medicine
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-2445
Fax: (802) 728-2115
As an advanced practice registered nurse, Meghan provides psychiatric care for patients of all ages. She meets with patients who may need extra help on their mental health journey, who are generally seeing a therapist already and may need medication or are considering medication options. She guides them in reaching their mental health goals.
“Our patients have a team of people who are here to support them,” Meghan, a former ER nurse, says of her collaborative approach. “I consider all systems around a patient that may impact their mental health. My approach is family-based and trauma-informed.”
View full profile »Rebecca Kincaid, MD
She/Her
Location:
Gifford Primary Care - Pediatrics
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-2420
Fax: (802) 728-2111
Dr. Rebecca Kincaid joined the Gifford Pediatrics team after spending several years practicing in Utah. Her philosophy is to not only get to know the patient, but also the whole family. Forming a bond with the family leads to a strong level of trust between Dr. Kincaid and her patients. She also enjoys working with teenagers and enjoys the challenge of getting them comfortable enough to talk about the real issues they’re experiencing.
“There’s a lot of hard stuff kids are going through these days, especially with social media. Everybody needs at least one trusted adult they can ask anything to and not feel judged or like they’re going to get in trouble. To be that extra trusted adult in their life is an honor and a privilege.”
View full profile »Raymond Leonard, MD
Location:
Gifford Medical Center – Anesthesiology
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-2267
Fax: (802) 728-2476
Dr. Raymond Leonard joined the anesthesiology team at Gifford in 2018. He finds performing regional anesthesia blocks using ultrasound guidance, the ability to have a patient emerge pain-free from surgery, and taking care of pediatric patients the most rewarding aspects of his work. A father of four, Dr. Leonard shared, “When my daughter Harper was 6 days old she underwent open-heart surgery. All went well and she is healthy and needs no further care. That experience drove home to me just how vulnerable we all can be at any time in our life. Sensitivity to the vulnerabilities we all have has made me a better physician.” He completed his residency at Tufts University-Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, and is certified with the American Board of Anesthesiology. He earned his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago in Illinois and a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University in Connecticut.
View full profile »Ann Mason, MS OTR/L
Location:
Gifford Medical Center – Occupational Therapy
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-7921
Kingwood Health Center
1422 Route 66
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-7100
Ann Mason specializes in occupational therapy in inpatient acute care and rehab settings. She also sees outpatient pediatric occupational therapy clients at the Kingwood Health Center. Ann enjoys working with all areas of occupational therapy treatment but is especially interested in orthopedic and stroke rehab. She enjoys learning about who patients are personally and how they best learn in order to help make therapy sessions more meaningful to them while working to maximize independence with self-care skills and home management tasks.
View full profile »Hillary McAllister-Bove, MSW, LICSW
Location:
Gifford Primary Care – Behavioral Health
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-7940
Fax: (802) 728-2795
Hillary McAllister-Bove, MSW, LICSW, primarily works with youth and families. She engages a systems-informed and trauma-responsive approach in her work with individuals and families, and is attuned to the unique needs of rural communities. Hillary is dedicated to supporting individuals and families achieve their full capacity for sustained growth and healing, and the impact this can have on lifelong wellbeing.
View full profile »Suzanne McCarthy, PT
Location:
Gifford Health Center at Berlin - Specialty Care
82 East View Lane - Berlin
Barre, VT 05641
Phone: (802) 229-2325
Fax: (802) 229-4572
Physical therapist Suzanne McCarthy, PT provides care for post-operative patients and patients of all ages. Her treatment approach is based on improving fitness, self-care and management of orthopedic and sports related injuries. She values her time with each patient, listening to their concerns and goals. She believes in performing thorough evaluations to help develop the most effective treatment plan possible. As a lifetime participant in multiple outdoor sports, from the water to the mountains, she has a deep understanding of the mechanics needed to perform not just sports but any physical activity her patients might enjoy.
View full profile »Warren McDermott, DNP
Location:
Gifford Primary Care – Family Medicine
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-2445
Fax: (802) 728-2115
Rochester Health Center
235 South Main Street
Rochester, VT 05767
Phone: (802) 767-3704
Fax: (802) 767-3405
Warren McDermott, DNP, has joined the Primary Care team at Gifford, seeing patients at Rochester Health Center and at the Post-Acute Care Clinic (PACC) in Randolph.
Warren, who is passionate about behavioral health and its influence on preventative medicine, says, “So much of preventative medicine really comes down to behavioral health, from dietary changes to exercise to substance use.” He describes his philosophy of care as one centered on motivational interviewing and trying to align with patients to help them make long-term behavioral changes. He cites smoking cessation as an example of when he might use this strategy of helping people find motivation while working on their terms to help them stop.
View full profile »Brigid Meehan-Brese, DNP
Location:
Rochester Health Center
235 South Main Street
Rochester, VT 05767
Phone: (802) 767-3704
Fax: (802) 767-3405
Brigid Meehan-Brese is our Primary Care Provider at the Rochester Health Center. Working at an inpatient facility during her career has helped shape Meehan-Brese’s interest in preventative care.
“You see so many people who had they reached out at the right moment, could have prevented some of what’s going on. One of the biggest areas where we have to make improvements in people’s health and quality of life is preventative care.”
Before starting her medical career, she was a singer, musician, and composer, arranging musical scores and performing in several operas both nationally and internationally.
View full profile »Andrea Mendelssohn, MD
Location:
Gifford Primary Care – Ob/Gyn
44 South Main Street
Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 728-2401
Fax: (802) 728-2398
Dr. Andrea Mendelssohn provides care as part of the Obstetrics, Gynecology, Midwifery team at Gifford Medical Center. As a general obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Mendelssohn sees women of all ages, from teenagers to women experiencing menopause. She provides a wide range of services, routine to emergency, delivers babies and supports Gifford midwives, and performs surgery.
Dr. Mendelssohn, who takes a holistic approach to patient care, says, “I’m very aware of how all parts of the body are wired and speak to other parts. The body is very wise, and the best kind of medicine is to support the body healing and to know that the body knows what to do best. That applies to illness, or delivering babies.”
View full profile »Eileen Murphy, MSN, APRN
Location:
Chelsea Health Center
356 VT Route 110
Chelsea, VT 05038
Phone: (802) 685-4400
Fax: (802) 685-4329
Eileen Murphy has worked as a nurse practitioner (NP) for over 20 years, providing broad-spectrum primary care for patients of all ages in rural Vermont. She enjoys working with primary care patients of all ages, collaborating with them and their families to address their health care needs, and together, work toward their goals. Her previous patients have noted how she focuses on and listens to their needs and concerns during their appointments.
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