About
Jessica Rouse, MD has called Vermont home since 2002, when she arrived to attend the University of Vermont College of Medicine. She earned her medical degree there in 2006 and went on to complete her Family Medicine residency at Fletcher Allen Healthcare, now the University of Vermont Medical Center, in 2009. She has practiced in Middlebury ever since, building nearly two decades of family medicine experience in the community she calls home.
In 2019, Dr. Rouse co-founded Village Health with Laura Wilkinson, FNP, bringing a whole-person philosophy to primary care for patients of all ages. She is passionate about preventive care, chronic disease management, and supporting patients through meaningful lifestyle change. Outside of medicine, Dr. Rouse lives in Middlebury with her wife, three kids, and two dogs. She spends her free time hiking, cooking, fencing, and designing lighting for community theater productions.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Vermont College of Medicine (graduated 2006)
Residency
Family Medicine, Fletcher Allen Healthcare (now University of Vermont Medical Center), completed 2009
Who is Dr. Rouse right for?
Dr. Rouse is a strong fit for patients of all ages seeking an ongoing relationship with a family medicine physician. Families benefit from her ability to care for multiple generations under one membership. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or seeking preventive and lifestyle-focused care will find her approach well-suited to their needs. Her practice also serves women looking for gynecological care alongside primary care in one place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rouse treats a wide range of conditions across all age groups. Her clinical focus includes preventive care, chronic disease management, women's health and gynecological care, diabetes, and pediatric care. She also offers nutritional counseling, diabetic counseling, immunizations, and life coaching as part of her comprehensive approach.
Yes, Dr. Rouse practices full-spectrum family medicine and sees patients from infancy through older adulthood. Village Health welcomes entire households, so families can establish care with her across multiple generations.
Dr. Rouse has practiced in Middlebury since completing her residency in 2009. That makes her a familiar presence in the community with over fifteen years of local family medicine experience.
Dr. Rouse graduated from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2006. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at Fletcher Allen Healthcare, now the University of Vermont Medical Center, finishing in 2009.
Yes. Village Health patients with urgent medical concerns can call the main office number after hours and on weekends to reach Dr. Rouse directly. This direct access is a core part of how the practice serves its members.
me. Patients can also send photos, such as images of a rash, to support remote evaluation when an in-person visit is not necessary.
Dr. Rouse is not currently accepting new patients. Prospective patients can contact Village Health to join the waiting list and will hear back when a spot opens.
Dr. Rouse takes a whole-person approach to medicine, grounded in compassionate, personalized, and timely care. She focuses on building genuine partnerships with her patients, supporting health goals through prevention, chronic care management, and lifestyle guidance.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026