Montpelier Integrative Family Health

Integrative medicine is healing-oriented medicine that considers the whole person (body, mind and spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and uses all appropriate therapies, both conventional and alternative.

From left to right: Sylvia Gaboriault, MS, RD, CDE; Paul Laffal, MD; Rima Carlson MD, AAFP-F; Monique Karthaus PA-C; Jennifer Gordon, LICSW; Kathleen Jackman, FNP; Jeremiah Eckhaus, MD, ABHM; Emily Byrne, FNP, APRN

Our Services

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

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 371-4616 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. 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.

Appointment 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 more than 15 minutes late. We may need to reschedule your appointment for another time.
• 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.