Our story
A practice built on trust, continuing its next chapter
A thoughtful handoff between physicians, carrying forward the personal care Stowe patients know.
Follow the road
From one physician to the next
The foundation
Where it began
The practice Dr. Bisbee built
Dr. David Bisbee built Stowe Personalized Medical Care around a simple idea: patients deserve a physician who knows them, listens carefully, and has time to help them navigate their health.
His practice has become a familiar part of the Stowe community, with an emphasis on personal attention, accessibility, and relationships that last.
Coming home
Why Dr. Colton came
Why Dr. Colton chose this practice
When I began thinking about returning to Vermont, I knew I wanted to practice medicine in a way that left room for meaningful relationships. Dr. Bisbee's approach stood out: a smaller practice where the physician has the time to listen, think carefully, and follow through.
I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue what he has built and to get to know the patients and families who have made this practice special.
Dr. Ilsley Colton
September 2026
Working side by side
Two physicians, one approach
Dr. Bisbee and Dr. Colton have been working alongside one another during the transition, giving Dr. Colton the opportunity to meet patients and learn the practice.
January 2027
The transition
Dr. Colton leads the practice
The planned transition to Dr. Colton's leadership is January 2027, when he takes over the practice from Dr. Bisbee.
We'll keep patients informed about any practical changes as plans are finalized.
Looking ahead
What will continue, and what may evolve
What we hope to preserve
- Personal, physician-led primary care
- Unhurried conversations and thoughtful follow-up
- A welcoming office where patients know the people caring for them
- An emphasis on prevention and long-term health
What may evolve
- Updated practice and membership procedures, communicated clearly
- A separate Longevity & Regenerative Medicine program, planned for 2027
A message from Dr. Bisbee
I am pleased to announce that I have found a highly qualified Family Physician to take over Stowe Personalized Medical Care beginning January 1, 2027. Dr. Ilsley Colton, MD will be moving to Stowe this summer, and we will work together starting September 1, 2026, before he assumes full stewardship of the practice at the start of the new year, allowing me to retire with great confidence in the future of your care.
Questions about the transition?
The office is happy to talk through what's changing and what stays the same.