About

Melissa K. Brandes, MD

Dr. Brandes started her practice at Green Mountain Internal Medicine, PLC in 2017. She has been practicing medicine in Vermont since October, 2000.  She has worked both in private practice and at the Community Health Center of Burlington at Goodhealth before starting her own practice. Her educational background includes receiving her BS at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY in 1993 and her medical degree at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY in 1997.  She completed her residency at the University of Vermont Medical Center in 2000.

Her practice interests center around wellness, disease prevention, and women’s health. Dr. Brandes strives to provide patient-focused care and empower you to achieve wellness through personalized goals. By taking the time to better understand all the factors affecting your health, she will help determine which approach is best suited to you. She looks forward to partnering with you in optimizing your health.

Stephen C. Baad, MD

Dr. Baad joined Green Mountain Internal Medicine in July 2024.  He has been a  practicing Internist in South Burlington since 2004. Prior to GMIM he was in private practice with GoodHealth( 2004-2016) and then merging with Community Health Center (2016-2024).  In addition to his outpatient practice at GMIM he is  the Medical Director at Wake Robin retirement community.

He received his medical degree at The University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2001. He then  completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Vermont Medical Center in 2004. Prior to medical school, Dr. Baad  received his MS degree from Columbia University School of Social Work, NY in 1985.  He practiced as a clinical social worker for almost 13 years in a variety of mental health settings.  He received his undergraduate degree in psychology and music from  the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1981.

His practice is focused on providing quality patient-focused care. He believes in working collaboratively with each person  to help them achieve their personal health care goals. He believes that a person’s physical, mental health and social world are all part of living a healthy life.

Melissa Barrup, FNP

Melissa Barrup, FNP joined Green Mountain Internal Medicine in July 2022.  She previously worked at Springfield Community Health Center Internal Medicine in Springfield, Vermont and Colchester Family Practice in Colchester, Vermont.  She graduated from the University of Vermont in 2000 with a BS in Psychology and Biology.  She then moved to Boston and worked for 6 years in clinical Alzheimer’s disease research at Boston University School of Medicine before attending Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions and completing her BSN and MS in Nursing in 2011.  She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and has been in practice for 14 years.

She believes in the importance of the patient-provider relationship.  She strives to provide a safe and welcoming space within that relationship so that patients can partner with her in their health.  She strongly believes that medical care should be patient-centered and evidence-based.  Her goal is to support all patients in their journey for wellness.

Melissa has a strong passion for Gerontology.  She is also an LGBTQIA+ ally.

Other Providers

  • Sarah Nadeau, ARNP
  • Nicholas Fredette, DNP

Welcome to Green Mountain Internal Medicine, PLC, your Patient Centered Medical Home

What is a medical home?

A medical home is a model of primary care that is patient-centered, comprehensive, team-based, coordinated, accessible, and focused on quality and safety. It encourages providers and care teams to meet patients where they are, from the most simple to the most complex conditions. It is a place where patients are treated with respect, dignity, and compassion, and enable strong and trusting relationships with providers and staff. It is a model for achieving primary care excellence so that evidenced-based care is received in the right place, at the right time, and in the manner that best suits a patient’s needs.

Features of a medical home include the following:

-Patient-centered: A partnership among practitioners, patients, and their families ensures that decisions respect patients’ wants, needs, and preferences, and that patients have the education and support they need to make decisions and participate in their own care.

-Comprehensive: A team of care providers is wholly accountable for a patient’s physical and mental health care needs, including prevention and wellness, acute care, and chronic care.

-Coordinated: Care is organized across all elements of the broader health care system, including specialty care, hospitals, home health care, community services and supports.

-Accessible: Patients are able to access services with shorter waiting times, “after hours” care, and 24/7 electronic or telephone access.

-Committed to quality and safety: Clinicians and staff enhance quality improvement to ensure that patients and families make informed decisions about their health

As a medical home you can expect the following:

  • We will take care of your health care needs when you are sick, and we will help you stay well
  • We will plan your care and set goals for care, now and in the future
  • We will talk with you about any testing and treatments that you may need
  • We will work with you and other  care providers to coordinate care who will provide you with resources, education, and information regarding
    medications, specialist, Community Health Team resources, home care,
    equipment and vendors, support services for you and your family, and
    other key local services as the need arises

You can access us online through our portal here.

For patients requiring urgent evaluation, we provide same-day appointments and our staff will work very hard to meet your needs. Follow up appointments will be scheduled within one month or sooner if clinically indicated. Physicals will be scheduled within one year of your previous Health maintenance examination when the next physical appointment is available.

You will get the most out of your appointment if you do the following:

  • Bring in a detailed medication list or even the bottles of medication in with you

  • Be prepared to share how you are doing and any new issues you may be having