Family Medicine in Durham, NH - Primary Care | Physicians
Family Medicine • Durham, NH
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
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Phone
603-742-2007
mghpfr@mgb.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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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 (264 ratings, 90 reviews)
- Appledore Family Medicine and Pediatrics (Birdeye): 4.5 out of 5 (66 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Blackwood): 4.3 out of 5 (15 ratings, 3 written reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kenneth Shuman): 3.5 out of 5 (12 ratings, 2 written reviews)
- Mill Pond Family Practice, Core Physicians (Birdeye): 4.2 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- Strong bedside manner and active listening by physicians.
- Comprehensive, patient-centered care and thorough explanations of medical history and labs.
- Staff described as intelligent, personable, and helpful in some practices.
- Professionalism and accessibility, including doctors conducting follow-ups outside of typical hours.
Common complaints
- Administrative and organizational issues, such as appointment cancellations without notification and difficulty getting through via phone.
- Frustration with paperwork processing for insurance and medical documentation.
"Dr Learson comes in prepared and up to date on any medical issues... I feel listened to and I don't feel rushed."
— Patient review for Dr. Deborah A Learson"He always takes the time to make me feel heard and to answer all of my questions. I'm extremely thankful to have him as my primary care physician."
— Patient review for Dr. Kenneth R 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."
— Patient 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.
Bull City Family Medicine and Pediatrics is a Durham, NC-based medical practice offering family and internal medicine services. The clinic emphasizes patient-centered care for all ages and features a small team of physicians focused on treating the entire family. Services highlighted include patient resources, forms, surveys, and a blog. The practice operates two offices on N. Roxboro Street in Durham and supports same-day appointment access. Key details: 3 employees, part of Healthcare/Medical Practices, contact numbers 919-220-6317 and 919-220-3333, website bullcityfamilymedicineandpediatrics.com. Top audience is in the United States, with steady web traffic and a strong local presence.
Summary: - Appledore Medical Group Inc is a multispecialty medical practice based in Portsmouth, NH, with four U.S. offices and services including family medicine (Appledore Family Medicine), cardiology, OBGYN, neurology, pulmonary, and surgical care. - The group is privately held, part of HCA Healthcare’s portfolio, and employs a very small team (3 employees reported locally) with annual revenue around $9.8M. - For finding a doctor specifically at Appledore Family Medicine in Durham, NH: the provided data does not list individual physicians or a Durham location. The known Portsmouth locations are at 26 Manchester Sq and 330 Borthwick Ave Ste 210, Portsmouth, NH, plus other NH or Nashville, TN listings. - If you’re seeking a doctor at Appledore Family Medicine in Durham, you may need to contact the Portsmouth offices or check the official site (appledoremedicalgroup.com) or LinkedIn for physician directories and Durham-specific availability. Current highlights show general primary care and multispecialty services, but no named physician listings or Durham location.
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