Alexis Purdy joined Alderbrook Family Health in July 2024 after working in family medicine at the South End Community Health Center for 7 years. She received her undergraduate degree in Athletic Training at Endicott College in Massachusetts. Prior to PA school, she worked as an EMT at Essex Rescue and a Medical Assistant at UVMMC Orthopedics. She completed her Physician Assistant training at the University of New England.
Clinical interests include preventive care and wellness, contraceptive management and cardiovascular health.
Alexis is a Vermont native. When not at work, she can be found exploring the outdoors with her fiancé and their dog. She enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, running, and camping.
Picture coming soon!

Office Hours

• Mon: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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• Tues: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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• Thurs: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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• Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Annegret Schmitt-Johnson is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and joined Alder Brook Family Health in 2014. Annegret grew up in Germany and completed a degree in medical lab sciences.  After moving to Vermont in 2002 she completed a Master of Arts in literature as well as a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Vermont. Annegret’s passion is caring for the full family including children, adults and elderly. She provides care for acute and chronic medical conditions. She also believes strongly in active preventative care.

She resides with her husband and 3 daughters in Colchester and enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle.

Office Hours

• Mon: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
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• Tues: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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• Wed: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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• Thurs: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Dr. James Dougherty is Board Certified in Family Medicine and has special interests in sports medicine and preventive care.  He was a Chief Resident at the University of Vermont’s Family Practice Residency Program until joining Evergreen Family Health in 1998. Originally from Illinois, he resides in Underhill with his wife and two daughters.  He oversees Evergreen’s laboratory services. As of January 1, 2019, Dr. Dougherty is seeing patients at Alder Brook Family Health in Essex Town on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Office Hours

• Mon: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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• Wed: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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• Thurs: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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• Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Melisa Gibson joined Alder Brook Family Health in October 2021 after working at Milton Family Practice for 14 years. She grew up in Minnesota and went to college in Michigan. She went to Rochester School of Medicine, and completed her Family Medicine Residency at UVM. During her residency, she fell in love with Vermont, and a Vermonter – her husband, Justin. She has done all things in Family Medicine – from working in the hospital to low risk obstetrics. She was also part of the Family Medicine Residency Administration for six years. She delights in getting to know and care for whole families. She lives in Essex with her husband and two children. She enjoys hiking, camping and reading.

Office Hours

• Mon: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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• Tues: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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• Wed: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
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• Fri: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
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