Providers

David S. Adams, MD received his Bachelor of Arts from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts.  He attended the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver for medical school and then did his residency training in Family Medicine at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Dr. Adams' professional interests include international health and providing full-spectrum medical care to entire families.  He speaks Spanish fluently.  While not at work, he loves to spend as much time as possible outdoors and traveling with his wife.

 

John Brooklyn, MD graduated from the University of Vermont with a BS in education in 1979. He received his medical degree from Brown University in 1989 and did his residency at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Family Practice Residency. Prior to becoming a doctor, Dr. Brooklyn was a ski instructor, elementary school teacher, chef and purchasing agent. Dr. Brooklyn is board certified in addiction medicine and works on treatment projects for drug addicted pregnant women and opiate addicted prisoners. John is also a national mentor for physicians who prescribe Buprenorphine and substance abuse trainer for medical residents. He has an interest in holistic health and outside his busy medical practice, John can be found maple sugaring, raising small animals, swimming, cycling, doing yoga, watching the Red Sox, spending time with his family and speaking French.

Patti Fisher, MD graduated from Saint Mary's College and the University of Texas at Houston Medical School. She completed her residency at Forbes Family Practice in Pittsburgh, PA. Before coming to CHCB she worked in a private practice. Dr. Fisher's professional interests are in women's health including prenatal care and deliveries, comprehensive health care for the entire family, homeless health care, substance abuse and mental health treatment, and tropical medicine. When Dr. Fisher is not at work she can be found with her wonderfully supportive husband and three children. She enjoys running and biking in the Vermont outdoors. Dr. Fisher is also involved in working at a rural health clinic in Haiti.

*We're sorry, Dr. Fisher is only accepting new prenatal patients at this time.

Kerry Goulette, MHP, PA-C graduated from College of Holy Cross and received her Physician Assistant certificate and Master of Health Professions from Northeastern University. Before her arrival at the Health Center in 2006, Kerry worked for Lynn Community Health Center and Boston Medical Center in Massachusetts. Her professional interests include adult medicine, heart health and diabetes. Kerry is currently focusing her practice on the adult homeless population in our ocmmunity. Kerry speaks Spanish and loves to run and ski.

*We're sorry, Ms. Goulette is not accepting new patients at this time.

Annika Hawkins-Hilke, FNP, MPH was raised in Strafford, Vermont. She received her BA from Wesleyan University and her MSN/MPH from Johns Hopkins University as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with an emphasis on community and global health. Annika later returned to the University of Vermont to study adult health, and now works with the health needs of all ages. Her professional interests include health care for at risk youth, homeless health care, and global health. Outside of her work, Annika enjoys travel, backpacking, yoga and cooking.

 

Rachel Inker, MD Graduated from Harvard University AB Cum Laude and University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Inker's professional interests are as follows: women's health, addiction medicine, transgender medicine and mental health.

*We're sorry, Dr. Inker is only accepting new transgender patients at this time.

Sherry Larose, PA-C was born and raised in Franklin County, Vermont.  She received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Clark University in 2005 and her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2009.  Before PA school, Sherry worked as a Histology Supervisor at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center and as an Emergency Department Technician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.  Her professional interests include all aspects of family medicine especially adolescent medicine, mental health, and health education and prevention.  Sherry enjoys traveling, cycling, hiking, snowshoeing, and spending time with her family, friends and two cats.  

 

Lee Orsky, PA-C is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and completed her Physician Assistant training at Northeastern University. Before joining the Health Center in 1992, Lee worked for Harvard Community Health Plan in Surgery. Lee's professional interests include refugee health, adolescent medicine and women's health. Her special projects over the years at CHCB have included the development of the medical program for the Health Center's Pearl Street Clinic that cares for homeless and at-risk adolescents and young adults and medical services tailored to serve refugees' special health needs.

 

Margaret Russell, PA-C graduated from Colorado College and received her Physician Assistant and Pediatric Intensive Program certification from the University of Colorado. Before she joined the Health Center in 1997, Margaret worked for Helios Health Center in Boulder, Colorado. Her professional interests include pediatrics, developmental and holistic medicine. Outside of her work, Margaret enjoys all outdoors activities, including gardening, hiking and biking.

 

Andrea Solomon, PA-C is a VT native who was raised in this community. In 2003, Andrea graduated from Skidmore College with a concentration in Women's Studies. She completed her Physician Assistant training at the University of New England. Before going to PA school, Andrea worked at the VT Respite House as a House Manager and then as a medical technician at a pediatric ophthalmologic office in NYC. Her medical interests include, but are not limited to, geriatrics and women's health. During her spare time, she enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with family and friends

 

Wayne Warnken, MD graduated from Western State College and from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Medical School. He completed his residency at the University of Washington Family Medicine Residency-Valley Medical Center. Before medical school Dr. Warnken worked at Samaritan House-Homeless Shelter, in Denver Colorado; for the United States Park Service; and as a research assistant at the Salk Institute. Dr. Warnken's professional interests are in Spanish, addiction medicine, pediatrics and adolescent medicine, nutrition, and sports medicine. When Dr. Warnken is not at work he is active in H.O. Wheeler PTO, City Market and the YMCA.

 

Jennifer Willingham, MD received her Bachelor of Arts from Middlebury College in 1995. She received her medical degree from the University of Texas, Health Science Center at San Antonio, in 1999. Dr. Willingham completed her residency at the York Hospital Family Medicine Residency program in 2002 upon which she began practicing here at CHCB. Dr. Willingham's professional interests are women's and children's health. In her free time she can be found hiking, knitting or making jewelry.

 

Susan S Camp, RDH was raised in Central Vermont and practiced there until 1998. She came to Burlington to work at Associates in Periodontics and then joined CHCB in 2004. Susan is a graduate of Fones School of Dental Hygiene in Connecticut. She is a member of the ADHA, VDHA, and past member of the Vermont Board of Dental examiners and Northeast Regional Board. In 2008, Susan received the VDHA Outstanding Dental Hygienist Award. Outside of CHCB, Susan is a member of Addison County CERT and the Emergency Management Team for the town of Monkton. She is married and has one son, a daughter-in-law, two grandsons, a Rat Terrier, and two cats. In her spare time, Susan enjoys kayaking and reading.

Deepak Devarajan, DMD graduated from Purdue University with a BS in medical technology and subsequently from the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Dental Medicine in 2007. He completed his general practice residency training at Fletcher Allen Health Care in June of 2008. Dr. Devarajan works at the Riverside clinic, the Safe Harbor clinic and also at the H.O. Wheeler elementary school. His professional interests include oral surgery, endodontics, pediatric and family dentistry. Deepak also enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures and communities. 

Jennifer Frank Gamage, CDA, EFDA is a native Vermonter and completed the Dental Assisting Program at Essex Vocational Center in 1993.  She started working shortly after at The Dental Center moved to CHCB in 2002. She completed the Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA) Program at the Essex Technical School. The EFDA qualifications allow her to place all fillings, Sealants, Composites and Amalgam. She currently lives in Colchester with her husband and two cats.

Bob Hammond, RDH has been associated with CHCB’s Dental Center since 2001. He received his initial dental hygiene training in the military, serving with the U.S. Army from 1965-1968. Wishing to continue this profession in civilian life, he entered the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists in Boston and graduated in 1972 as the first male graduate. He continued his education with University College of Northeastern University, receiving a B.S. degree in Health Science Education. Bob lives in South Burlington with his wife Anita. He has two adult sons, Jonathan and Jerry, both high school teachers and coaches, and two grandsons, Eli and Oliver.

Raba Hebib, EFDA moved to Vermont from Bosnia and Hecegovina in 1994. Raba completed the Dental Assisting Program in 2003 at the Center for Technology in Essex, VT. She completed the Expended Function Dental Assistant Program at the Center for Technology in 2009. EFDA qualifications allow her to place all Fillings, Sealants, Composites, Amalgam and assist in various dental procedures. She was awarded Dental Assistant of the year in 2007. Raba currently lives in Essex with her husband Halid and two daughters, Selma and Alma. Raba has been with CHCB since 2004.

Kevin Risko, DMD has been with CHCB’s Dental Center since 1997 as a staff dentist. Dr. Risko is also the Director of the dental residency program at Fletcher Allen Health Care and a Public Health Dentist at the Vermont Department of Health. He lives with his wife Tami and dog Madison in South Burlington and enjoys reading and traveling. Dr. Risko feels passionate about educating the public about proper oral care and has enjoyed his years as a dental professional.

B. Michael Thornton, DMD is a Vermonter and graduate of the dental residency program with over 30 years of private practice experience in Vermont. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. He has been married to his wife, Irene, for over 30 years and is dad to two adopted children, many international students and a wonderful dog named Adidas. He has been active in his church and community and has been with the dental center at CHCB since 2003.

Gopichand Vallabhaneni, DMD moved to Vermont from Portland, Maine with his wife and children where he worked in a private office for five years. Dr. Vall graduated from Boston’s Tuft’s School of Dental Medicine in 1998. Dr. Vall does an array of dentistry and in his free time enjoys playing golf.

Joe Zuaro, DDS came to the Health Center after 30 years of practice. Dr.Zuaro started his practice in the Public Health Service, stationed in Montana, and then in Island Pond, VT. He moved to Northfield, VT in 1981 where he worked in private practice and retired in 2007. Now Dr. Zuaro is happy to work part-time at CHCB and teach at the Expanded Functions Dental Assisting program at the Essex Tech Center.

Erin Ahearn, LICSW, LADC received her BA from Saint Michael’s College and MSW from the University of Vermont. Erin has been with CHCB since 2007 and is the Lead Clinical Social Worker at the Safe Harbor site, working with clients who are homeless or marginally housed.

Douglas Bugbee, LICSW, LADC received a BA from Hamilton College and continued on for an MSW at the University of Maryland at Baltimore. Doug has worked at CHCB since 2002 and facilitates the Addiction Recovery Group and Pain Management Group.

Sara Chase, LICSW, LADC, ACSW graduated with a BA from Trinity College and an MSW from Florida State University. Sara has worked at CHCB since 2003 and provides mental health and substance abuse counseling as well as facilitates Anxiety and Stress Reduction groups.

Amy Livingston recieved her B.A. from Connecticut College and now provides anonymous, rapid, HIV counseling and testing services at CHCB.

Suzanne Potente, LICSW, ASAC earned her BA from the University of Wisconsin and MSW from New York University. Suzanne is the OB Clinical Social Worker at CHCB, assisting women throughout their pregnancy. Suzanne has been with CHCB since 2007.

Naya Pyskacek, LICSW, LADC received a BA from Sarah Lawrence College, an MA from New York University, and an MSW from the University of Vermont. Naya is the Behavioral Health Coordinator and has been at CHCB since 2000. She facilitates Smoking Cessation Groups and is trained in EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (Level II trained).

Katherine Ruggiero, LICSW, earned a BA from Wells College and MSS from Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research.  Katherine has been at CHCB since 2010.

Karen Schumacher, LICSW, ASAC earned a BS from the University of Vermont and MSW from the State University of New York at Albany. Karen has been at CHCB since 2009.

Suzanne "Suzi" Tanner, LICSW received her BA from the University of Massachusetts and her MSW from the University of California at Berkeley, School of Social Welfare. Suzi has been with CHCB since 2009 and provides services at the Pearl Street clinic for youth as well as the main site.

Joe Lasek, MD graduated with a BS from Cornell University and received his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Lasek has worked as Associate Medical Director and staff psychiatrist at the Howard Center and now serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UVM College of Medicine and Adjunct Faculty at the Southern New Hampshire University. He also has worked for the Vermont Department of Corrections. Dr. Lasek’s professional interests include psychiatric and substance abuse co-occurring disorders, mindfulness & cognitive behavioral therapies, adult ADHD, and sleep disorders, among others. In his free time he can be found reading, watching movies, playing basketball, biking, or hiking.

Patricia Manion, PNP received a BS from the University of Missouri and her Registered Nurses Degree from Lutheran Medical Center. In 2003 she received her M.S. in Nursing from Russell Sage College. Before coming to CHCB, Pat worked for ten years at an inpatient chemical dependency center before moving to a community mental health center in central Vermont for 15 years. Pat is comfortable treating a variety of mental health issues and is particularly interested in helping to make these services readily available to those seeking care. Outside of work, Pat can be found enjoying the outdoors, hanging out with her dog, reading, cooking, and spending time with friends.