Meredith Hanson,NP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Caring for patients involves more than just a diagnosis. It’s about bringing science together with kindness and understanding. With over twenty years of experience, I’ve learned the importance of listening to patients’ concerns and needs. Respect guides every step along the journey. I ensure medical options are explained clearly, and patients are included in choices. Support extends beyond treatment. It includes listening and ensuring a comfortable life outside the hospital. I do my best to inform patients about breast cancer research that I am involved with focusing on helping high-risk individuals and preventing recurrence. Working in medicine requires constant learning. Building relationships with patients and families is important. My colleagues and I guide, answer questions, and include everyone. The patient’s wishes come first. We simplify complex treatments. The best moments involve feeling heard and supported. My goal is to encourage hope and strength for everyone in difficult times. Together, we can chart a path forward.

Jason Heffley, MD is a gastroenterologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center, as well as an assistant professor of medicine at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. Dr. Heffley believes that everyone has a unique story, so he strives to gain a deep understanding of each patient’s individual needs in order to provide the best care possible. His goal is to make his patients feel safe and welcome, help them access the testing or treatment they need, and allow them to leave with more knowledge than they arrived with – whether they meet in the clinic or the endoscopy suite. Dr. Heffley performs a variety of specialized procedures, including ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, colonoscopy, upper endoscopy (EGD) and endoscopic mucosal resection. His research interests include medical education, peptic ulcer disease and health disparities. Learn more about gastroenterology at the UVM Medical Center.