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Associates in Family Health

Associates in Family Health is a primary care practice specializing in the care of patients from birth through adulthood.

CVMC 2011 Patient Satisfaction Award Winner

From L to R: Patricia Driscoll, PA-C; Bram Starr, MD; Justine Gadd, PA-C; Thomas Curchin, MD; Lucy Patti, MD

Our Services

  • Management of acute & chronic illnesses
  • Gynecological exams
  • Health maintenance examinations
  • Coordination of care with specialty physicians
  • Minor surgical procedures
  • Immunizations
  • Inpatient hospital treatment
  • Diabetic education
  • Family planning
  • Well-child exams
  • Sports & camp physicals
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Hospital treatment through CVMC's Hospitalist Program

Emergencies

Emergency situations are given immediate attention. We provide 24-hour physician coverage for emergencies. After regular office hours, call the office number, and you will be given instructions on what to do. The on-call doctor will return your call if requested. In extreme emergencies, please call 911. When you arrive at the hospital, please identify yourself or your child as our patient.

Prescription Policy

Our office has a prescription refill line for medications that are taken on a regular basis. We ask that you call 371-4683 at least 48 hours before your medications are needed. Please leave a message following the instructions on the voice mail to include your name, date of birth, medication, dosage, and the name of your pharmacy. You may have to come to the office to pick up a written prescription. Please call during regular office hours for prescription refills unless it is an emergency.

Test Results

We will notify you of all lab and x-ray results. If you have an appointment scheduled shortly after your test, we will go over the results with you during your office visit. We may also contact you by phone or mail. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of your test, please call our office.

Fees

Our practice requires payment at the time services are rendered. We will directly bill Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicaid, Medicare, MVP, and Cigna. We also accept cash, check, and MasterCard/Visa. We may bill other insurance companies as a courtesy to our patients; however, payment is ultimately your responsibility. We do offer a Financial Assistance Plan for those who qualify. Co-pays are due at time of service.

Additional Information

  • If you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment, please give us 24 hours' notice so that we can use your appointment time for another patient.
  • Please contact our office if you will be late for an appointment.
  • Help us keep your records as current as possible. Let us know if there are any changes to your address, phone number, insurance company or other pertinent information.
Contact Us
Associates in Family Health
82 East View Lane, Suite 3
Barre VT 05641
802-371-4844 (Prescriptions: 802-371-4683)
802-371-4843

Located across from the EF Knapp Airport

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday and Friday:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(By Appointment Only)

Upcoming Events

It is great to be treated like a real person.

We love it here! My kids feel safe and comfortable with all staff.

Dr. Patti is a remarkable lady. Very wise and compassionate. I feel very secure in her care.

I credit Dr. Starr's professionalism and expertise with the care and control of a very extensive cardiac history. He always sends reports to my cardiologist and reads their reports very thoroughly. My health would not be as good as it is without all the staff at AFH. They are all a credit to their profession.

I have been seen by Dr. Curchin and Justine Gadd and I truly appreciate their knowledge and the time they take to answer all of my questions. They both seem up-to-date on new procedures and latest medical issues.