Providers

David S. Adams, M.D., 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 with a BS from the University of Vermont, received his medical degree from Brown University in 1989, and completed his residency at the UVM/Fletcher Allen Health Care Family Practice. Dr. Brooklyn is board certified in addiction medicine and is the Medical Director for the UVM Substance Abuse Treatment Center as well as director of the Methadone clinics throughout Vermont. He also works in collaboration with Fletcher Allen Obstetrical and Neonatology Services, Lund Family Center in caring for drug addicted pregnant women. When Dr. Brooklyn is not busy with his work he can be found gardening, maple sugaring, swimming, cycling, spending time with his family, speaking French, and reading.

Patti Fisher, MD received her undergraduate degree from Saint Mary’s College and medical degree from the University of Texas. She completed her residency at the 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 husband and three children 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 not accepting new 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.

Rachel Inker, MD received her undergraduate degree form Harvard University and her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts. She completed her family practice residency at the University of Vermont and has been working at CHCB since 2001.

Her professional interests include: mental health, transgender health care, and providing medical services to newly arrived refugees.

*We're sorry, Dr. Inker is not accepting new patients at this time.

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. She is the lead medical provider for the Health Center’s Pearl Street Clinic that cares for homeless and at-risk adolescents and young adults. She also leads our efforts to serve refugees’ health needs by conducting New American exams and follow-up care.

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 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, and nutrition and sports medicine. When Dr. Warnken is not at work he is active in H.O. Wheeler PTO, City Market and the YMCA.

Ellen Watson, FNP-BC, APRN began her work with the Health Center as a staff nurse and transitioned to the provider staff as she completed her Family Nurse Practitioner studies at The University of Vermont. Prior to coming to CHCB, Ellen taught undergraduate nursing classes at UVM, worked as a private nurse for an elderly couple, and a college nurse. Her professional interests include nutrition, alternative therapies, mind-body theory, and health education and promotion. When she is not busy at work, Ellen enjoys cooking, following politics, and playing with her two wonderful Labradors, Rosie and Willie.

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.

Amy L’Ecuyer, RDH graduated from the University of Vermont in 1994 with her Associates degree in dental hygiene.  While working as a hygienist, she went back to school at Johnson State College where she received a Bachelors degree in Health Science in 1999 and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education in 2005.  She has worked in both Vermont and New York State. Currently she is working mainly at the school based dental clinic with one day at the Riverside Clinic. Amy has been a fitness instructor since 1991 and enjoys spending time with her family, being outside, traveling, singing and laughing!

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.

Jean Palmer, MSW earned both her BA and MSW at the University of Vermont. Jean is a Medical Case Manager 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).

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.