Deborah Wachtel, ANP, MPH, MS recently joined Susanne Trost, MD at Central Vermont Medical Center’s Central Vermont Endocrinology practice.
The practice of endocrinology includes internal (endocrine) glands, such as thyroid, adrenal glands and pituitary. Conditions treated include polycystic ovary disease, osteoporosis, menstrual and gonadal problems and diabetes. The practice offers advanced technologies for diabetes patients such as insulin pump treatment and continuous glucose monitoring.
Deborah noted that chronic disease is her forte. “My philosophy is around education and prevention for patients as well as having a connection with the patient’s primary care physician,” said Deborah.
She has an undergraduate degree in Community Health from Johnson State College, a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Boston University and a Master of Science and Advanced Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Vermont. Deborah is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Nursing.
“My background is in endocrinology and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to work in a community hospital with a phenomenal physician, Dr. Trost,” said Deborah. I worked with her when we were both at the University of Vermont College of Medicine in the Endocrinology Department.”
Deborah is a member of the Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association (VNPA) and is usually involved in international work on some level.