AVH Surgical Associates
Orthopedic Surgery • Berlin, NH
About
Orthopaedics at Androscoggin Valley Hospital (Berlin, NH) - AVH is a nonprofit regional hospital serving northern New Hampshire and Coos County, with a broad range of services including orthopedics and sports medicine. - Location: 59 Page Hill Rd., Berlin, NH 03570 (headquarters and main campus). - Services likely include general orthopedic care, sports medicine, and related musculoskeletal services as part of AVH’s comprehensive medical offerings. - AVH emphasizes patient-focused care, investment in staff and community, and access through a patient portal. - Additional context: AVH provides extensive other specialties (cardiology, neurology, ENT, general surgery, emergency care, ICU, etc.) and offers career opportunities and a patient portal for portal-based access.
Clinic Type
Orthopedic Surgery
Address
Orthopaedics, AVH, Berlin (as per phone reference)
Phone
603-326-7059
volunteer@northcountryhealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What conditions does AVH orthopaedics treat?
A wide range of diseases and disorders related to the musculoskeletal system (including joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- HCAHPS/Patient surveys aggregated data: approximately 71% to 72% patient recommendation rate (225 total surveys mentioned in some aggregated data sources)
Patients praise
- positive testimonials for specific providers like Richard Lorenz, PA-C
- praise for nurse friendliness and professional, thorough care in emergency and lab settings
- some recognition for orthopaedic communication quality
Common complaints
- reports of rude staff or inability to read charts in some patient experiences
- some inconsistencies in patient experience ratings compared to national averages
"Rick Lorenz provided great care. I had a shot & didn't even feel it. It was painless. I have to have my other shoulder done. Hope he does as well. Thank you, Rick Lorenz."
— Androscoggin Valley Hospital provider testimonial"I was dismayed by the reviews, thinking it would be several hours of waiting with unfriendly staff and poor service, but I had a good experience, at least by NJ standards."
— Patient testimonial on MyHospitalNow.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Androscoggin Valley Hospital Designated Level IV Trauma Center, Strengthening Rural Care - North Country Healthcare — Jan 21, 2026
- Androscoggin Valley Hospital and North Country Ophthalmology launch first-of-its-kind program to expand eye care access in the North Country - NH Business Review — Sep 30, 2025
- Androscoggin Valley Hospital and North Country Ophthalmology launch first-of-its-kind program | Business | unionleader.com — Oct 5, 2025
- Critical Condition: North Country - NH Business Review — Oct 20, 2025
- Cathleen Houle, MS, OTR/L, CLT Earns Certification as Lymphedema Therapist - Androscoggin Valley Hospital — Oct 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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