A native Vermonter with 20 years of experience in family care is making the Chelsea Health Center his workplace and town of Washington his home. Dr Brian Sargent has returned to Vermont and Gifford Medical Center after a career in the US Navy that spanned 32 years. Born in Northfield, Sargent grew up in Bradford and Underhill. He spent time at Gifford in 1984 as part of his student rotations with family physician Dr Ken Borie. He is taking care of pediatrics to geriatrics, and wellness and preventative medicine are among his interests.