Springfield Gynecology

Women's Health • Springfield, VT

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Springfield Gynecology in Springfield, VT provides comprehensive women's healthcare at every stage of life, including well woman preventive care, treatment for bleeding issues, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic pain, infertility evaluation, contraception, and menopause management. The clinic offers Acessa, a minimally invasive fibroid treatment, and is staffed by Kira Balkcom, MD and Thusitha Cotter, MD. No referral is required for appointments.

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Clinic Type

Women's Health

Address

Springfield Hospital Gynecology Suite, Level D, 25 Ridgewood Road, Springfield, VT 05156

Phone

802-885-7561

Email

tfleming@springfieldhospital.org

Opening Hours

APPOINTMENTS Monday – Thursday 8 am – 5 pm; Friday 7:30 am – 3 pm

Website

https://springfieldhospital.org/gynecology/

Services Offered

Well woman preventive care
Bleeding issues (abnormal bleeding, heavy periods, peri- or post-menopausal bleeding)
Uterine fibroids
Cervical or endometrial polyps
Endometriosis (mild to severe)
Adenomyosis
Pelvic pain and painful periods
Pelvic scar tissue (adhesions)
Pelvic masses and simple or complex ovarian cysts
Pelvic congestion syndrome
Tubo-ovarian abscess
Ectopic pregnancy
Essure removal
Permanent sterilization
Infertility evaluation and medication management
Preconception counseling
Early pregnancy dating ultrasounds
Contraception
Vulvovaginal skin conditions and infections
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Menopause
Management of cervical dysplasia
Acessa treatment for uterine fibroids
General gynecologic evaluation and treatment
Kira Balkcom, MD (FACOG)
Thusitha Cotter, MD (FACOG)

Team

Kira Balkcom — MD, FACOG
Thusitha Cotter — MD, FACOG
Brian Marks, Specialty: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery — MD

Insurance & Payment

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Prompt appointments and financial assistance are available

Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

Do I need a referral?

No referral is required.

What appointment hours are available?

APPOINTMENTS Monday – Thursday 8 am – 5 pm Friday, 7:30 am – 3 pm

Social Media

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Healthgrades (Dr. Casey Younkin, Springfield, IL): 3.5/5 (15 reviews) (15)
Vitals (Dr. Cheryl Brown, Springfield, IL): 4.4/5 (33 ratings) (33)
Physicians and Surgeons for Women (Springfield, OH): 4.94/5 (1,283 reviews) (1,283)
RateMDs (Various Springfield, MO OBGYNs): Various (avg 3.0 to 5.0) (Various)

Patients praise

providers described as knowledgeable, thorough, and gentle during exams
some doctors highly regarded for excellent bedside manner and taking time to listen
strong, multi-generational patient loyalty to specific practitioners
staff described as friendly and helpful in some instances

Common complaints

long hold times and difficulty scheduling appointments
perceived rudeness, coldness, or lack of bedside manner from some providers
inadequate communication or guidance during pregnancy and delivery
office management issues, including feeling like a number rather than a patient

"The worst customer service, and poor office management. The office staff treats patients like they are just a number."

— Patient review regarding a Springfield, MO practice

"It is difficult to fully express the harm caused by Dr. Brown and this office after our miscarriage. We experienced coldness and indifference at a time when compassion was essential."

— Patient review regarding Dr. Cheryl Brown, Springfield, IL

"Everyone is very friendly and ready to help in any way. ... They truly care about their patients and make them feel welcome."

— Patient review regarding Physicians and Surgeons for Women, Springfield, OH

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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