Polly E. Parsons, MD, Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician

Dr. RamBaalachandranis a pulmonologist and intensivist in the Pulmonology and Critical Care department of Internal Medicine at the University of Vermont Medical Center, treating those that suffer fromasthma,COPD,ILD,lungnodules andlungmasses. His special procedures includebronchoscopy andendo-bronchialultrasound. Beyond his clinical interests, which includelungcancer,pleuraldiseases, andpulmonaryfunctiontesting, he believes his work is centered around improving the quality oflife of hispatients and helping them navigate the complex world of medicine. With this as the foundation for a meaningful patient-doctor relationship, he believes small victories in the clinic can have a big impact on peoples lives.Dr.Baalachandranis also an Assistant Professor at the at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM in Burlington, VT. His research interests include biomarkers in sepsis, offeringa tool in facilitating early diagnosis.Learn more aboutPulmonology Medicineat UVM Medical Center.

Meredith Merritt is a certified nurse midwife at the University of Vermont Medical Center. She specializes in low-risk pregnancy, labor and birth, postpartum care, breastfeeding support, well-woman gynecology and contraceptive management. She finds it a privilege to be present during prenatal care, labor and birth, and is honored to partner with women during this powerful transition. Her focus is on education and listening to women so they feel empowered by their experience. Learn more about midwifery services at the UVM Medical Center.