Family Medicine in Durham, NH - Primary Care | Physicians
Emergency Medicine • Durham, NH
Clinic Type
Emergency Medicine
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Phone
603-742-2007
mghpfr@mgb.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Mass General Brigham (Dr. Deborah A. Learson): 4.8 out of 5 (200 ratings, 65 reviews)
- Mass General Brigham (Dr. Kenneth R. Shuman): 4.9 out of 5
- Appledore Family Medicine and Pediatrics (Birdeye): 4.5 out of 5 (66 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Blackwood): 4.3 out of 5 (15 ratings)
- Mill Pond Family Practice, Core Physicians (Birdeye): 4.2 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- High level of patient satisfaction with physician communication and listening skills
- Physicians described as thorough, prepared, and knowledgeable
- Positive bedside manner and personal approach to care
- Effective follow-up and focus on holistic health management
Common complaints
- Organizational and administrative issues, such as poor communication regarding appointment cancellations
- Inconsistent staffing responsiveness, including difficulties reaching the office via phone
- Potential frustrations with insurance rules and administrative hurdles
"I feel listened to and I don't feel rushed... a patient listener and a person whose judgment and advice I can trust."
— Mass General Brigham patient review for Dr. Deborah Learson"Dr. Shuman listens to me. He genuinely cares. I never feel rushed. Dr. Shuman explains all labs in detail and any health concerns."
— Mass General Brigham patient review for Dr. Kenneth Shuman"Appledore canceled my annual without notifying me. No contact. No attempt to reschedule... Generally they seem to be pretty incompetent from a organizational standpoint."
— Birdeye review for Appledore Family Medicine and PediatricsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Kenneth R Shuman, MD - Durham, NH - Family Medicine — May 4, 2026
- Dr. William E Hassett, MD - Dover, NH - Family Medicine — Apr 4, 2026
- Critical Condition: Are primary care doctors becoming a vanishing breed in New Hampshire? - NH Business Review — Sep 11, 2025
- Dr. Victoria L. Donascimento, MD - Family Medicine Doctor in Exeter, NH — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Lauren C. Lessard, MD - Family Medicine Doctor in Somersworth, NH — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Mass General Brigham (formerly Partners/MGH affiliate) oversees Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, a nonprofit, non-profit medical center in Dover, NH. Key points: - Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is part of the Mass General Brigham system (acquired or affiliated since 2016) and operates as the Seacoast region’s leading not-for-profit medical center. - Services include comprehensive care, walk-in care, and physician practices, with a workforce of about 1,100+ employees and over 400 physicians/APs. - The hospital is headquartered in Dover, NH, with multiple locations in the area; part of a broader regional network under Mass General Brigham. - Notable recent expansion: joint efforts with Salem Hospital to launch advanced cardiac care programs, including new AFib ablation offerings, expanding access to cardiac care in the region. If you’re specifically looking for connections or programs between Mass General Brigham and Wentworth-Douglass in Durham, NH, the hospital operates under the Mass General Brigham umbrella and has collaborated on specialized cardiac services to broaden access in the region.
Emergency & After-Hours Care – University of New Hampshire (Durham) - Primary campus: Durham, NH (University of New Hampshire, public research university; main campus in Durham with satellite campuses in Manchester and Concord). - If you need urgent or after-hours medical care: - On-campus health services: UNH Health & Wellness (located on campus to support student health). After-hours coverage typically provided via urgent care partnerships or campus-after-hours protocols; check the health center website or student portal for current hours. - Off-campus urgent/after-hours: Local urgent care and emergency services in Durham, NH. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. - Contact options (general): - UNH Health & Wellness: use the university health services page for hours, after-hours instructions, and appointment scheduling. - Main UNH switchboard: 603-862-1234 (typical campus contact for directing to health services after-hours information). - If you’re a student: access the student portal or myUNH for after-hours care guidance, including after-hours nurse lines or telehealth options when available. - Additional resources: - Campus safety and emergency services: UNH Police Department (for safety-related emergencies and campus alerts). - If you’re visiting or are a prospective student, contact the main university directory for campus-wide after-hours guidance. Note: Specific after-hours procedures and availability can vary by term and location (Durham campus vs. Manchester/Concord sites). For the most accurate, up-to-date instructions, refer to UNH Health & Wellness and the UNH emergency services page on unh.edu.
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