Otolaryngology | DHMC and Clinics
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) • Dartmouth, MA • Since 1893
About
Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is New Hampshire’s only academic medical center and a flagship campus of Dartmouth Health. Located in Lebanon, NH, it operates a 507-bed hospital on a 225-acre campus and serves as a major tertiary-care center for northern New England. DHMC partners with the Geisel School of Medicine and offers education, research, and a wide range of services, including primary, specialty, and subspecialty care. It is NH’s only Level I Trauma Center and provides air ambulance service. DHMC is involved in extensive programs across cancer, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, ENT, and more, with a large multi-disciplinary team and affiliate clinics under Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics. Key points relevant to Otolaryngology (ENT): - DHMC is an academic medical center with comprehensive ENT services as part of its specialty care offerings. - Access to subspecialty ENT care, affiliated with Geisel School of Medicine, enabling education, research, and advanced treatments. - Part of Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics, offering ENT care across northern New England via the DHMC network. If you’re seeking ENT-specific programs, departments, doctors, or appointment details at DHMC, I can pull out the latest contact info, clinic hours, and notable ENT subspecialties.
Clinic Type
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Address
One Medical Center Dr., Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756, US
Phone
+1-603-229-5099
gme.office@hitchcock.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care, U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades: Varies significantly by provider, generally ranging from 4.0 to 5.0 out of 5 stars on major review sites, though some individual providers receive lower feedback due to specific complaints. (Individual doctor review counts typically range from 2 to 16 reviews per profile.)
Patients praise
- High professional competence and clear explanations from many providers
- Courteous and attentive support staff experiences reported by many patients
- Effective clinical outcomes for specialized surgical care
- Good access to comprehensive multidisciplinary care at the main medical center
Common complaints
- Dismissive or unresponsive communication style in some interactions
- Perceived lack of thoroughness in clinical evaluations
- Difficulty with appointment scheduling and follow-up consistency
- Concerns regarding billing for routine clinic visits
- Isolated reports of facility cleanliness issues
"Dr. Paydarfar is one of the best physicians I have ever seen. I had to get a procedure done in the clinic and was very anxious... A great balance of being friendly, informative, and cracking jokes."
— WebMD Review (Dr. Joseph Paydarfar)"Dr. Smith is polite, but dismissive. Disinterested in looking further at continuing symptoms after he believed he 'fixed' the problem. Won't see him again."
— WebMD Review (Dr. Richard Smith)Synthesized 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
- Urologist Leadership - Dartmouth Health (NH & VT) | Robotic Surgery Opportunity - News Usa Today — Jan 21, 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
- Dartmouth Health adds nine new providers from various disciplines across health system | News & Stories | Dartmouth Cancer Center — Jul 25, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Southcoast Health Ears, Nose & Throat (ENT) in Dartmouth refers to the ENT specialty service under the Southcoast Health system, a nonprofit, community-based health system serving southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Key context from Southcoast Health: - Organization: Not-for-profit health system with three partner hospitals, founded in 1996; headquartered in New Bedford, MA. - Reach: Integrated continuum of health services across southeastern MA and RI, with multiple access points and a large workforce. - Scope: ENT services would be part of Southcoast Health’s broader clinical offerings across its facilities, likely available through its Dartmouth-area providers or affiliated hospitals within the system. If you need specifics (address, providers, contact info, or exact ENT services offered at Dartmouth), I can pull that data if you provide a preferred facility (e.g., Southcoast Hospital or affiliated Dartmouth site) or allow me to search for the latest details.
Dartmouth Health is a nonprofit, academic health system based in Lebanon, NH, serving northern New England with a network of hospitals, clinics, and care facilities. It includes DHMC (Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center), the Dartmouth Cancer Center (an NCI-designated center), and Dartmouth Health Children’s. The system supports extensive ENT/Otolaryngology care through its hospitals and clinics across NH and VT, backed by its affiliated Geisel School of Medicine programs. It employs over 13,000 staff and trains hundreds of residents/fellows annually, with active research and clinical trials. Key points relevant to Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology): - Comprehensive ENT services across Dartmouth Health’s hospitals and clinics, including specialized departments within DHMC. - Part of an academic medical center with affiliated research and teaching through Geisel School of Medicine. - Access to a broad network of providers (over 2,000) and regional locations for ENT care.
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