BRATTLEBORO PRIMARY CARE
PEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Primary Care Health Partners
VERMONT
21 Belmont Avenue
Brattleboro, VT 05301
PHONE:
(802) 258-3905
FAX:
(802) 258-4903
OFFICE CONTACT INFO:
8:00am — 5:00pm
8:00am — 5:00pm
8:00am — 5:00pm
8:00am — 5:00pm
8:00am — 5:00pm
8:30am — noon
CLOSED
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
AFTER HOURS COVERAGE FOR URGENT QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:
You can always reach someone by calling our office: (802) 258-3905
Monday – Friday
5pm — 6pm: Pediatrician will call you back to address your urgent concerns.
After 6pm: A Nurse will call you back to address your urgent concerns.
Saturday
12pm — 4pm: Pediatrician will call you back to address your urgent concerns.
After 4pm: A Nurse will call you back to address your urgent concerns.
Sunday
8am — 4pm: Pediatrician will call you back to address your urgent concerns.
After 4pm: A Nurse will call you back to address your urgent concerns.
HOLIDAYS (when the office is closed)
Coverage is the same as for the weekends, but no regular clinic hours.
Pediatric Physicals/Chronic Disease Management/Medication Management
Basic In-House Testing
– Spirometry
– Hearing Evaluations
– Lead
– Hemoglobin
– Cholesterol Testing
OUR SERVICES:
Care Coordination Services for those with complex needs
Routine Immunizations, Seasonal Flu, and Covid Vaccine
Same Day appointments for acute illnesses or injuries
Specialist Referrals
OUR PRACTITIONERS: BRATTLEBORO PRIMARY CARE — PEDIATRICS
Samia Abbass, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
College: Goddard College
Specialty: Pediatrics
Accepting New Patients: Yes, by Brattleboro Primary Care Pediatrician request/referral
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Samia Abbass (she/they) is a California native and transplant to the Green Mountains. She completed her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Goddard College, where she built her own curriculum focused on multicultural practices in counseling. Samia approaches therapy with an integrative and holistic lens, weaving together mindfulness, nature, art, play, movement, and neurobiology, and uses modalities that are informed by Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and an understanding of how trauma impacts the body and mind. In addition to being a community mental health practitioner, they have a background in restorative and social justice and local nonprofit work. Samia loves being part of the vibrant community of the Brattleboro area, and enjoys travel, listening to music, reading, being outdoors, and cooking in her free time.
Emily Kolpa, MD
Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Specialty: Pediatrics
Affiliations: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Accepting New Patients: Yes
Heather Lesage-Horton, MD
Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Specialty: Pediatrics
Affiliations: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Accepting New Patients: Yes
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Dr. Lesage-Horton completed her undergraduate training and medical school at the University of Vermont graduating from medical school in 2009. She completed her pediatric residency at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital with the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, MI.“I am excited to join the team at Brattleboro Primary Care to continue to provide excellent care for children in the Brattleboro area. I love to watch children and families grow while guiding them through developmental milestones. Caring for a newborn and then watching that newborn become a toddler and then school age child while both the child and parent gain confidence in their roles, is the best part of pediatrics.”
Dr. Lesage-Horton is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Vermont Medical Society. She lives in Brattleboro with her husband, Mark Horton, with their 3 children, labradoodle, and chickens. When not working, she enjoys hiking and skiing with her family as well as gardening
and quilting.
Kristen Outwater, MD
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Fellowship: Children’s Hospital Boston
Residency: Children’s Hospital National Medical Center
Specialty: Pediatrics
Affiliations: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Accepting New Patients: No. Part Time only.
Heather Kierstead, FNP
Graduate Education:
Master of Science in Nursing, The Ohio State University
Post-Graduate Education:
Post-Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate, Frontier Nursing University
Board Certification:
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Professional Memberships:
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Accepting New Patients: Yes, by Brattleboro Primary Care Pediatrician request/referral
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Heather Kierstead, FNP, began her nursing career after earning both her BSN and MSN from The Ohio State University, where she focused on midwifery and women’s health. She practiced for seven years as a full-scope Certified Nurse-Midwife, providing care to birthing parents and newborns, before continuing her work in reproductive health as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner for more than five years. She later completed a post-graduate Family Nurse Practitioner certificate at Frontier Nursing University.
Heather is passionate about building long-term relationships with families and providing thoughtful, trauma-informed care. Her clinical interests include adolescent health, contraception counseling, lactation support, mental health, and creating inclusive, affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth and families. She values partnering with parents and caregivers while also empowering children and teens to feel confident and heard in their healthcare.
“I feel honored to care for children and families through every stage — from newborns to teens. Supporting young people as they grow into their full, authentic selves — and walking alongside families as they navigate those changes — is one of the most meaningful parts of primary care.”
Elizabeth Richards, MD
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Residency: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Specialty: Pediatrics
Affiliations: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Accepting New Patients: Yes
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Dr. Elizabeth Richards is originally from New Orleans, LA and moved to Vermont after completing medical school training at Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her Pediatric residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and has been practicing at Brattleboro Primary Care Pediatrics since 2007. She enjoys having the opportunity to take care of children of all ages, from newborn to adolescence.
Dr. Richards is the medical director for Windham Southeast Supervisory Union and recently has enjoyed starting a clinic at Brattleboro Union High School, working in conjunction with the school nurses to increase medical access and provide care for PCHP patients in the school setting.
In her free time, Dr. Richards enjoys spending time outdoors, playing tennis, traveling and reading.
Kelle Shutter, MD
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Residency: Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Specialty: Pediatrics
Accepting New Patients: Yes
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Kelle Shutter, MD earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. She attained further training in Pediatric Medicine at the Phoenix Children’s Hospital/ Maricopa Medical Center Pediatric Residency Program. She has worked for almost 8 years in Pediatric Urgent Care at both Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Seattle Children’s Hospital and spent the 2.5 years prior to moving to Brattleboro working as a primary care Pediatrician at a private practice in Seattle, WA.Dr. Shutter’s clinical interests include general pediatrics, newborn and infant care, early childhood development, breastfeeding medicine, sleep medicine, and treatment and prevention of injury and illness. “I believe very strongly in the importance of practicing evidence-based, cost-effective medicine. I adore my patients and enjoy working with their families to keep them as healthy and happy as possible, watching them grow both physically and developmentally is the most special part of my job. I strive to be the type of Pediatrician I want for my own children.”
Dr. Shutter lives with her husband, their two sons, their Newfoundland dog and two cats. They enjoy many outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and camping. She is an avid gardener and also enjoys cooking and making soap.
Elizabeth Harris, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
College: Antioch University New England
Specialty: Youth and Family
Accepting New Patients: Yes, by Brattleboro Primary Care Pediatrician request/referral
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Elizabeth (she/her) completed her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University New England. Elizabeth is thrilled to be a part of the Primary Care Health Partners team. She has a background working with youth and families in both school and outpatient settings and enjoys building supportive spaces for youth and families through the therapy relationship. Elizabeth utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) based approaches as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches to foster exploration, growth, and empowerment through the challenges that life often presents. In her free time Elizabeth enjoys listening to music, taking walks and learning how to draw.
WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY…
“There is so much to love about Brattleboro Primary Care, but I think what stands out most is the complete respect and engagement shown to my children.”
KS
Patient, Brattleboro Primary Care – Pediatrics
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