BRATTLEBORO PRIMARY CARE
PEDIATRIC MEDICINE
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
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: Yes
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.
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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