I foster a relationship with my patients built on respect and trust. When discussing and collaborating on their treatment plans, I listen to their concerns with a compassionate ear. That attentiveness allows me to best use my knowledge and skills to help patients. I believe the opportunity to combine emotional and physical care is the best part of my job.

It is easy to measure success as an uncomplicated hospital stay or resolution of the problem. I believe it takes more than that in this line of work. A successful outcome includes helping to foster a patient’s positive outlook and helping to improve their quality of life. When patients find out they need cardiac surgery, it can be a scary... Read More about Sarah M. Skelly, MPA, PA-C

I have found the most important trait that separates a good physician from a great one is the ability to listen to each patient. In addition, playing an active role in all aspects of the patient’s care including lifestyle, stress, diet and exercise is of utmost importance. In that respect, I like to think of myself as a partner in... Read More about Richard M. Hayes, MD

Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire's only academic health system and the state's largest private employer, serves patients across northern New England. Dartmouth Health provides access to more than 2,000 providers in almost every area of medicine, delivering care at its flagship hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH, as well as across its wide network of hospitals, clinics and... Read More about Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center | Cardiac Surgery

Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire's only academic health system and the state's largest private employer, serves patients across northern New England. Dartmouth Health provides access to more than 2,000 providers in almost every area of medicine, delivering care at its flagship hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH, as well as across its wide network of hospitals, clinics and... Read More about Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center | Cardiovascular Medicine