Dr. Avery S Wood

Overview: A Trusted Family Medicine Physician

Dr. Avery S Wood is a dedicated family medicine physician who has been serving patients in the North Bennington and greater Bennington, Vermont community for over three decades. Her longstanding presence in the region is a testament to her consistent, reliable, and patient-centered approach to primary care.

Family medicine physicians like Dr. Avery S Wood serve as the first and most continuous point of contact in the healthcare system. They are trained to care for patients across the full spectrum of age and health, handling preventive care, chronic disease management, acute illness treatment, and coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary.

Medical Education & Residency

Dr. Avery S Wood graduated with her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, one of the nation’s leading institutions for medical education, in 1991. She completed her residency training in Family Medicine at Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine between 1991 and 1994, gaining hands-on experience across a broad range of primary care settings before establishing her practice in Vermont.

Board Certification & Recognition

Dr. Avery S Wood holds board certification in Family Practice, reflecting her ongoing commitment to excellence and continuing medical education. She has earned recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), including:

•       Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program (2011–2014)
•       Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program (2011–2014)

These NCQA recognitions highlight Dr. Avery S Wood dedication to high-quality, patient-centered care delivery systems within her practice.

Clinical Focus Areas

As a family physician, Dr. Avery S Wood’s practice covers a wide range of conditions and preventive services, including:

•       Diabetes management and chronic disease monitoring
•       Kidney disease and metabolic health
•       Sleep apnea diagnosis and management
•       Contraception counseling and family planning
•       Routine check-ups and wellness examinations
•       Hypertension and cardiovascular risk management
•       Women’s health and preventive screenings

Hospital Affiliation & Practice Location

Dr. Avery S Wood practices at 100 Hospital Drive, Bennington, Vermont, and is affiliated with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. She works alongside Dr. John Hearst, providing comprehensive primary care services to individuals and families throughout the Bennington region.

She also offers telehealth appointments, expanding access to her services for patients who may have difficulty attending in person. Most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Aetna, and Cigna, are accepted.

Long-Term Patient Relationships

What defines Dr. Avery S Wood’s practice perhaps more than anything else is the longevity of her patient relationships. Patients have described being under her care for 18 years or more, citing her calming demeanor, practical advice, and genuine reliability as the cornerstones of an enduring doctor-patient bond. In an era of increasingly fragmented healthcare, this level of continuity is both rare and deeply valued.