Neonatal Medical Follow-Up Program, University of Vermont Medical Center

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.

Dr. Marissa Coleman is a clinical psychologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center. She specializes in posttraumatic adjustment, families in transition, women's issues, maternal mental health, and survivors of childhood abuse. Her research interests include Health disparities in communities of color, international psychology and human rights, and trauma recovery.Dr. Coleman is passionate about health and healing and believes that the connection between mind, body, and spirit is powerful. Her own multicultural background enables her to view challenges from multiple perspectives, as well as, honor the cultures of each individual and family in which she works. She views it a privilege to be invited into patients' lives as they share their narratives.Dr. Coleman works with individuals from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds. She believes all people, regardless of age, have an innate capacity to grow, heal, and change if they are provided a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment. She listens for solutions while, simultaneously, connecting the past to the present in order to achieve thorough healing. She uses an integrative framework, including evidence-based strategies, to provide a holistic, relational, and experiential approach to change.Learn more about psychological services at the UVM Medical Center.