Summary

Dr. Fred Kniffin is an internal medicine and emergency medicine physician with nearly four decades of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Fletcher Allen Healthcare. His dual specialty training allows him to provide comprehensive care both in routine internal medicine settings and urgent emergency situations.

Dr. Kniffin practices at University of Vermont Health Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, Vermont. He specializes in treating common conditions such as throat infections, persistent coughs, and respiratory symptoms that produce mucus. His emergency medicine background enables him to perform diagnostic procedures including X-rays for arm and leg injuries, urine testing, and rapid tests for strep throat infections.

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Quick Facts

  • 39 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Porter Medical Center Inc

115 Porter DrMiddlebury, VT 05753

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Middlebury , VTDERRY , NHBrookline , MAMiddlebury , VT
Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine Med School: University of Michigan Med School: Regis College Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Fred Wigfield Kniffin

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • CDPHP - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Consolidated Health Plans
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Fred Wigfield Kniffin has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Fred Wigfield Kniffin has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Vermont, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Fletcher Allen Healthcare

Medical School

Vanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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Which hospitals is Dr. Fred Kniffin affiliated with?
Dr. Fred Kniffin is affiliated with University Of Vermont Health Porter Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Fred Kniffin's office located?
Dr. Fred Kniffin's office is located at 115 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT, 05753.

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