Delivering Effective Care

Brian grew up in Maryland and first ventured to New England for undergraduate studies at Dartmouth. He went to medical school at the University of Maryland and then completed his family medicine residency at Boston Medical Center where he continued to work as a teaching physician. He practices full-spectrum primary care for children and adults. He also provides medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders with Suboxone. Outside of work, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, outdoors activities, beekeeping, gardening, and playing music.

Kate is originally from western New York. She took the long path to medicine, via undergraduate studies in literary arts and Italian studies at Brown University. She completed her post-baccalaureate premedical studies in Buffalo. There, she fell in love with family medicine and its power for individual and community transformation while working as a medical case manager at a refugee service agency. She completed medical school and a family medicine residency at Brown University, where she pursued clinical and research interests in women’s health, global health, and health care for vulnerable populations. Kate is eager to participate in the Addison County community through her work at Mountain Health Center. She enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, yoga, Green Mountain culinary adventures, and spending time with family and friends.

Deborah Wachtel is a nurse practitioner specializing in Addiction Medicine for adults. Her clinical experience includes integrating medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder into primary care. Dr. Wachtel has conducted research in a NIDA funded protocol studying women in treatment for substance use disorder. In her faculty position, Deborah integrated the concepts of Harm Reduction and treatment of substance use disorder into the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) curriculum at the University of Vermont.

Deborah’s practice concentration has included women’s health, endocrinology, bariatrics, and primary care. Her attention to the current opioid crisis includes sitting on several committees and workgroups providing guidance towards initiating new state prescribing protocols and improving treatment options and availability for people struggling with opioid use disorder.

Deborah has worked on state and federal policy for several decades, has sat on numerous boards, gubernatorial workgroups, and received the Vermont State Nurses’ Association Outstanding Advanced Practice Nurse Award, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners NP Advocate State Award of Excellence and is a Jonas Nursing Leadership Scholar.

Amy is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Amy graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2012 and has been a therapist in the field of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders since 2010. Amy was born and raised in Addison County and is excited about the opportunity to work at Mountain Health Center to give back to a community that has given her so much. Currently, she lives in Addison with her husband Nate and their 3 children. She enjoys hiking, swimming, camping, and spending time with her family and friends.

Charlie grew up in New York and received his MSW at The State University at Albany. He worked as a clinician and program developer with children, adults, and families at various community agencies in New York and Vermont. For thirty years, Charlie was the Director of Children Mental health Services for the Vermont Department of Mental Health. Charlie has enjoyed working as a Mental Health Clinician at Mountain Health Center since his retirement from the state. Outside of work, Charlie and his wife Lynn enjoy their 4 adult children, travel, and most outdoor activities.