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Lewis First, MD, Pediatrics, Burlington, VT

LewisR.FirstMDMS

Pediatrics • Burlington, VT

Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics University of Vermont College of Medicine

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  • Office

    S Prospect St
    Burlington, VT 05405
    Phone+1 802-656-0027
    Fax+1 802-656-2077

Education & Training

  • Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center
    Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1984 - 1985
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1984
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • VT State Medical License
    VT State Medical License 1994 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1986 - 2009
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who
  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Probiotics May Not Always Be the Hero When It Comes to Preventing Asthma and EczemaAugust 2017

Press Mentions

  • First with Kids: Throwing Out Nutrition Myths
    First with Kids: Throwing Out Nutrition MythsJuly 24th, 2019
  • First with Kids: Barbecue and Picnic Safety
    First with Kids: Barbecue and Picnic SafetyJuly 3rd, 2019
  • Laundry Pods Still a Serious Safety Risk for Kids and People with Dementia, Study Warns
    Laundry Pods Still a Serious Safety Risk for Kids and People with Dementia, Study WarnsJune 4th, 2019
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Professional Memberships

Dr. Lewis First, Dr. Lewis First, MD, Dr. L First, Dr. Lewis R. First