Our Orthopedic Providers

Our UVM Health Network - CVMC Orthopedic team provides a broad-spectrum of services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.

Christopher Aubin, PA-C

Christopher Aubin, PA-C

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

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Chris earned a Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Christian H.G. Bean, MD

Christian H.G. Bean, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

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Christian H.G. Bean, MD specializes in hand and microvascular surgery, sports medicine, joint replacement and general orthopedics. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with specialties in hand and microvascular surgery, as well as, in sports medicine.

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Foot and Ankle Treatment, Hand, Wrist and Elbow Treatment, Hip Treatment, In-Office Aponeurotomy, Knee Treatment, Non-Surgical Procedures, Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery, Shoulder Treatment, Sports Medicine
John “J.P.” Begly, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon

John “J.P.” Begly, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

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Orthopedic surgeon John "J.P." Begly, MD, making fresh tracks to CVMC from Vail's Steadman Philippon Research Institute, where he recently completed a one-year sports medicine fellowship focused on minimally-invasive hip, knee and shoulder interventions. Dr. Begly earned his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine – MD and completed his fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery at New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases.

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Hip Treatment, Knee Treatment, Non-Surgical Procedures, Shoulder Treatment, Sports Medicine
Michael Bouchard, DPM, Podiatrist

Michael Bouchard, DPM

Podiatrist

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Michael Bouchard, DPM earned his medical degree at Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and completed his residency in Podiatric Surgery at Hoboken University Medical Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.

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Foot and Ankle Treatment, Podiatry
Sara Graves, MD, MS

Sara Graves, MD, MS

Orthopedic Surgeon

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Sara Graves, MD, MS specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic carpal tunnel release, total knee hip and total hip arthroplasty. She is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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Foot and Ankle Treatment, Hand, Wrist and Elbow Treatment, Hip Treatment, Knee Treatment, Non-Surgical Procedures, Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery, Shoulder Treatment
Helen Hollenbach, PA-C, MS

Helen Hollenbach, PA-C, MS

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

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Helen earned a Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, a Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Science at the University of Vermont, and a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training at the University of Vermont. Helen believes in an integrative and preventative approach to health care, which includes all aspects of the patient’s physical and emotional care.

Maria Teresa Ibañez, DPM

Maria Teresa Ibañez, DPM

Podiatrist

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Maria Teresa Ibañez, DPM earned her medical degree at Temple University of Podiatric Medicine and completed her residency in Podiatric Surgery at Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia. She is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.

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Foot and Ankle Treatment, Podiatry
Ryan P. Jewell, MD, Neurosurgeon

Ryan P. Jewell, MD

Neurosurgeon

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Dr. Jewell is a neurosurgeon at the University of Vermont Medical Center and an associate professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM in Burlington, VT. He specializes in brain tumors, pathology of the spine, tumor, trauma and degenerative disease.

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Spine Program
Stuart S. Lollis, MD, Neurosurgeon

Stuart S. Lollis, MD

Neurosurgeon

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Scott Lollis, MD is a neurosurgeon at the University of Vermont Medical Center and assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM. He treats conditions such as spinal stenosis, spinal degeneration, spinal tumors, fractures and spondylolisthesis.

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Spine Program
David J. Lunardini, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon

David J. Lunardini, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Lunardini is a spine specialist at UVM Medical Center's Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center. He provides surgical treatment of adults with degenerative, traumatic or tumor-related conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. He has a special interest and training in the treatment of complex cervical spine pathology.

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Spine Program
Alison M. Migonis, DPM

Alison M. Migonis, DPM

Podiatrist

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Alison M. Migonis, DPM earned her medical degree at Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and completed her internship and residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, MA, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. She was a five-time All-American swimmer and diver at Le Moyne College.

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Foot and Ankle Treatment, Podiatry
Robert D. Monsey, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon

Robert D. Monsey, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Robert Monsey serves as medical director at the Spine Institute of New England and as an associate professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM in Burlington, VT. His specialty is in patients with idiopathic and degenerative scoliosis, spinal stenosis, cervical myelopathy, degenerative disease and spinal tumors. Treatment options include spinal decompression, fusion and instrumentation.

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Spine Program
Catherine Mygatt Naden, MD

Catherine Mygatt Naden, MD

Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician

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Catherine Mygatt Naden, MD is a Primary Care Sports Medicine physician whose areas of expertise include chronic and acute joint problems, stress injuries, non-surgical or undifferentiated fractures, concussions, and female athlete triad. She will work with the patient and rehab services to formulate and facilitate a rehabilitative plan, and refer to orthopedic surgery when operative management is indicated.

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Non-Surgical Procedures, Sports Medicine
Shannon Rivard, FNP, RNFA

Shannon Rivard, FNP, RNFA

Family Nurse Practitioner

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Shannon Rivard, FNP, RNFA earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of New Hampshire and her Masters in Nursing at the University of Vermont. She is board certified Family Nurse Practitioner.

Alan Small, PA-C

Alan Small, PA-C

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

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Alan Small, PA-C, completed the Physician Associate Program at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut in 1993. He is certified by the National Commission of Certifications of Physician Assistants. Alan received his B.S. in Business Administration at North Adams State College in Massachusetts and also completed training at the Radiology Technology Academy in Denver, Colorado.

Rose Woodard, PA

Rose Woodard, PA

Physician Assistant

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Rose Woodard, PA earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Chatham University. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.