Rheumatology Team - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Rheumatology • Concord, NH • Since 1893 • 6 (Bennington, VT; Concord, NH; Keene, NH; Lebanon, NH; Manchester, NH; Nashua, NH) locations
About
Summary: The Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center (D-HMC) provides rheumatology services as part of its comprehensive specialty care network in northern New England. The Concord area is served through Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinics and affiliated locations in New Hampshire, with rheumatology offerings likely coordinated with broader departments such as internal medicine and orthopedics. For specific team members, clinic locations, appointment details, and test/treatment options in Concord, contact Dartmouth–Hitchcock Clinics in Lebanon/Concord or visit the medical center’s site for the Rheumatology program and patient care pages.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
One Medical Center Dr., Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756, US
Phone
+1-802-442-7881
gme.office@hitchcock.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is the care team composition for rheumatology?
A staff rheumatologist or a fellow under supervision of a rheumatologist; nurse practitioners are part of the team.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Hoke Shirley III): 4.8/5 (171)
- Vitals/WebMD (Dr. Stewart Levenson): 2.8-3.0/5 (4)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Yan Li): 3.0/5 (2)
Patients praise
- High levels of patient satisfaction with certain individual rheumatologists, particularly regarding professionalism, attentiveness, and willingness to listen
- Effective use of telerheumatology to improve access to care in rural areas, with high reported patient satisfaction rates (94%)
- Courteous clinic staff and timely communication of recovery information
Common complaints
- Billing transparency and unexpected "hospital" or "operating room" service charges for clinic procedures
- Reports of disrespectful provider behavior or lack of thorough examinations in individual doctor reviews
- Some patients report difficulty in having questions answered or concerns addressed by certain providers
"Dr. Shirley is a highly skilled physician in the field of rheumatology. He also seeks to understand and find answers for his patients. He treats the “whole person.” He is professional and has a great sense of humor. I highly recommend him to anyone."
— Healthgrades Review for Dr. Hoke Shirley III"Disrespectful, no consideration for patient’s time. Wasn’t Willing to do thorough exam. Wasn’t willing to answer my questions and concerns and showed disrespect when I tried to ask questions. Very unprofessional."
— Vitals/WebMD Review for Dr. Stewart Levenson"I think this is an example of hospitals over charging insurance companies and patients for bogus services. I believe these extra fees are not valid and I Dartmouth Health should correct this practice for extra profits at the expense of insurance companies and the patient!"
— Better Business Bureau complaint regarding Dartmouth Health billingSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dartmouth Health adds 15 new providers from various disciplines across health system | Health | unionleader.com — Jun 16, 2026
- Dartmouth Health adds 26 new providers from various disciplines across health system | News & Stories | Dartmouth Cancer Center — Mar 27, 2026
- Dartmouth Health adds 11 new providers from various disciplines across health system | News & Stories | Dartmouth Cancer Center — Feb 3, 2026
- Lauren M. Eastman, PA - Physician Assistant in Lebanon, NH — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Stewart I. Levenson, MD is affiliated with Dartmouth Health in Concord as part of its broader network. Dartmouth Health is a nonprofit academic health system in northern New England, anchored by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, and includes the Dartmouth Cancer Center, Children’s Hospital at DHMC, and numerous clinics and hospitals across NH and VT. The system emphasizes education and research in partnership with Geisel School of Medicine. Specific details about Dr. If you need his exact title or clinical focus at Dartmouth Health Concord, further source verification would be helpful.
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