I met Dr. Bethina through my mom because she unfortunately has lupus and I have Hashimotos and he…read moreis such an amazing and kind doctor. I never feel rushed by him and he really takes his time in listening to you. It's hard now a days to find a doctor you like and I would definitely recommend him to everyone.

When I was first suffering from my rheumatoid arthritis I was in my early 20's. The first doctor I…read moresaw here tried to convince me that it was in my head despite and extensive family history. The second doctor I saw there was sure that I was only in pain because I was overweight. The third doctor I saw was ready to jump to a diagnosis in a single visit and then prescribe me super aggressive drugs as a first resort. Those drugs made me sicker and she had me convinced that couldn't be true. In the end, I should have contacted Patient & Family Relations and made a complaint but I didn't know that I could, really. Five years of potential early treatment down the drain because they couldn't take the time to listen and treat me like a person instead of another wallet coming through the door. I hear they sometimes have good folks, but those folks always leave for better jobs.

It is so tempting for me to seek out care only when the pain gets excruciating. "I am busy, the…read moredrive takes too long, it'll get better eventually on its own, I don't have time for exercises"...these were my excuses UNTIL...until the pain got so bad and the movement so restrictive that it was hard to work in any form, even at my desk, and the outdoors that I love felt too daunting to enjoy. I went to Dr. Mike & committed 100% to the process. I made it a priority. I went in on the schedule he suggested and thank goodness for Melinda's follow up and their automated reminders. I did the exercises he provided that were specially curated for me and my pain points. I did them religiously. I started this because I was told by an interventional pain clinic that I was required to try 6 weeks of Chiro, massage, or PT BEFORE I could get a referral to the pain clinic. The medical clinic actually made this a requirement. They told me that often this alternative course of care alone resolves the pain without medical intervention. The climate of healthcare is changing and more and more I am seeing all types of providers work together and understand one another's areas of expertise and ability to positively impact lasting improvement and resolution of symptoms. I am so glad I not only went to Dr. Mike but I listened to his instructions and I followed them and I am well on my way to feeling better. Go, but don't just go, DO! Do the work, do the follow up, make the effort, commit to the process. Lesson learned for me & I am so grateful.

I recently began seeking out what is considered "alternative care" due to traditional medicine…read morefailing me. I've seen so many specialists that all ended with the conclusion that my pain wasn't bad enough or not worth doing anything about. Waking up in constant pain and being told there is nothing they can do and wait until it gets worse isn't the best quality of life in my opinion. Essentially, I felt dismissed and ignored and had just about given up and accepted my chronic pain sentence. From my first phone call to the office I spoke to Dr. Micheal Townsend directly, not only improved my outlook that there may actually be people who still care about their patients but who also was confident he could do something to help! I've had a couple visits so far and everything was laid out to me from the beginning and I was able to get answers to questions I've been asking medical doctors for YEARS. I am hopeful that he will be able to greatly improve my quality of life, and get me back to functioning daily without constant pain! I 100% without any hesitation recommend this office for those seeking a doctor and office manager, Melinda, who both go above and beyond their call of duty to help you from making visits more affordable to making sure you are actually improving while keep you educated about the process along the way! They have done an amazing job so far, and I am confident that it will only continue to get better! Thank you Dr. Townsend and Melinda for making me hopeful that I will one day live happier and healthier, with less pain!

Dr Nepveu is extremely caring, informed & diligent in her care. After endless Dr.'s who gave me the…read morerun around, did't listen, insulted me by only wanting the easy/peasy Pts./ must be in your head,giving, 15 min. visits to diagnose complicated deseases, on & on! 10+ yrs. waisted w/full blown Lupus & by that time other related deseases that kept coming all untreated, letting the now long list of conditions go crazy in my body! No help to slow the progression down meant I to this day do not have a clue what remission feels like(I tried to survive in that HELL for yrs!) Dr Nepveu has been my life saver/does everything she can, does't let u fall threw the crack's, listens & when she says she'll do something u can leave knowing she will without u begging for actual help..something numerous past Doc.'s did't do (once out there doors your forgotten/left to fend for yourself) you'll hear your hell story over & over in support groups so when u see someone like Dr Nepveu u think your dreaming! She does all she can for me & I can't thank her enough!! If all Docs. were like her I'd have a lot less stress/agony in my life to date. THANK-YOU KAREN (the only hope we have w/these endless, ongoing, multiplying deseases is early treatment to slow them down which can't help us w/endless Docs who push u along w/ no help..or its in your head insults) I know I've got one related desease after another & another tearing my body apart! A diligent Doc like Karen would have helped me have the better quality of life that's been robbed from me & many others out there. This pass u along injustice out there needs to stop! DO NO HARM should also mean do your best for your patients wellbeing even if takes putting in the time to do right by another! Anything less for many like myself means you HAVE DONE HARM itself!! Thank you Dr Nepveu!!

From the owner: Dr. Karen Nepveu is a Rheumatologist in Colchester, VT. She treats disorders affecting the joints,…read moremuscles and bones (and may also involve other organ systems). Dr. Nepveu is affiliated with The University Of Vermont Medical Center. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted. Please call to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Siegel is the best primary care doc out there, and I've gone through a few! You never wait…read moremore than five minutes, her staff is friendly and helpful, and she has a great "bedside manner" - warm and compassionate yet effective and efficient. I actually look forward to my visits with her, as I feel like I have a true partner in managing my health.