Sarah M. Barnett, MD, MPH

Of her professional accomplishments, Dr. Barnett is most proud of the feedback she receives from her patients and their families: she's consistently described as caring, knowledgeable, and a great listener. She believes that a family-centered, multidisciplinary approach is essential in caring for her patients with developmental difficulties and autism spectrum disorders.

Before launching her private practice in 2014, Dr. Barnett spent five years practicing Neuro-Developmental Pediatrics, both at the Integrated Center for Child Development as well as at the Lurie Center for Autism (formerly LADDERS) at the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, which is where she completed her fellowship in pediatric neurology. Prior to this, she trained in general pediatrics at Baystate Children's Hospital in western Massachusetts.

Dr. Barnett has a particular interest in working with kids ages five and under: early assessment and diagnosis of developmental disorders and autism spectrum disorders are something she's passionate about, and she's proud to have gained a solid reputation with Early Intervention providers and parent advocacy groups around the state.

Dr. Barnett’s a happily-partnered mom to two young adults. Outside of work, she’s often hanging with her dogs, or riding her bike, or doing some kind of project around the house. She has deep roots in Vermont, where she grew up and attended both college and medical school (UVM BA 1991, MD 2002), and drives north as often as she can.

in memory of Anne Peplinski, 1957-2023

We were so lucky to have had Anne managing our practice, and we dearly miss her warmth and wit.