Primary Care at Cheshire Medical Center | DHMC and Clinics
Family Medicine • Keene, NH • Since 1893 • Keene, Walpole, and Winchester, New Hampshire locations
About
DHMC and Clinics Keene is part of the Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center system, serving as a broad primary and specialty care network in northern New England. Key points relevant to your query: - System context: DHMC/Clinics are the flagship academic medical center for Dartmouth Health, linking care with Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and other Dartmouth health programs. - Location focus: The Cheshire Medical Center area is represented in the DHMC/Clinics network as part of Dartmouth Health’s northern New England footprint, with primary care access and specialty referrals coordinated through the DHMC ecosystem. - Services scope: Primary care availability is integrated with DHMC’s academic and clinical resources, offering routine check-ups, chronic disease management, preventive care, and pathway access to hospital-based services as needed. If you’re specifically seeking DHMC-affiliated primary care options in Keene, NH (Cheshire Medical Center area), you’ll typically find: - DHMC-affiliated primary care clinics or partner practices in or around Keene as part of the Dartmouth Health network. - Referral pathways to DHMC’s tertiary care, specialty clinics, and the Geisel School of Medicine–affiliated services when higher-level care is required. Note: For precise clinic names, addresses, and appointment availability in Keene, it’s best to visit the Dartmouth Health/DHMC clinics directory or contact Cheshire Medical Center’s primary care scheduling directly.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
Keene, NH (primary care locations in Keene, Walpole, and Winchester)
Phone
+1-800-653-0776
gme.office@hitchcock.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What is the mission of Cheshire Medical Center primary care departments?
To provide accessible, comprehensive, and compassionate care to you and your family in Keene, Walpole, and Winchester, NH, and to function as your medical home.
What is the mission of the primary care departments of Cheshire Medical Center?
To provide accessible, comprehensive, and compassionate care to you and your family in Keene, Walpole, and Winchester, New Hampshire. We want our departments to function as your medical home.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- MedicalRecords.com: 2.6 / 5 stars (87 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report (Patient Experience): 2 out of 5 stars (overall)
- NH Health Cost Quality Reports: 6 out of 10 (overall patient experience score)
Patients praise
- High quality of individual medical care and physician competence mentioned in some positive experiences
- Appreciation for efficient processes and clear communication in successful patient journeys
- Dedicated staff in specific departments (e.g., ICU, emergency services) recognized for being smart and focused
Common complaints
- Long wait times, particularly in the Emergency Department/Urgent Care
- Concerns regarding staff responsiveness and accessibility to providers
- Inconsistent communication and follow-up on test results or billing questions
- Patient dissatisfaction with facility cleanliness and signage navigation
- Perceived lack of personalized or attentive care in some departments
"My experience at Cheshire has been exceptional, even mind-blowing at times. The diligence, care, processes, clear and consistent communication, and speed of moving from one department/diagnosis to the next has been top notch."
— LocalityBiz User Review"They failed to tell me that they found Heart Disease. I would think that that is VERY important. At this point I will only come here for orthopedics and physical therapy."
— MedicalRecords.com User Review"Recent Emergency services experiences were really good. Superb receptionists, lab techs, radiology, transport, techs, RNs, Paramedics and APRNs... But the place is FILTHY and impossible to find parking, or the way around the interior."
— WebMD User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Diabetes Care Now Available Through Primary Care Department | News & Stories | Cheshire Medical Center — Apr 21, 2026
- Filling the Gap in Family Medicine - Vitals Magazine — Jun 16, 2026
- Cheshire Medical Center expands residency program with six new family medicine doctors - My Keene Now — Jul 23, 2025
- New Hypertension Clinic at Cheshire Medical Center Expands Local Access to Blood Pressure Care - My Keene Now — Oct 7, 2025
- Cheshire President and CEO Named To List Of Rural Healthcare Leaders To Know | News & Stories | Cheshire Medical Center — May 19, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More family medicine clinics in Keene
Dartmouth Health’s Cheshire Medical Center recently announced the opening of a new family-focused facility or service, expanding its capabilities in Keene, NH. The update highlights the system’s ongoing growth and commitment to enhancing family medicine and pediatric care within its Cheshire Medical Center location. For full details, check the Cheshire Medical Center page on the Dartmouth Health site or the Keene area announcements.
Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH, is a nonprofit hospital and the only hospital in Cheshire County. It offers primary care, including family medicine, along with emergency and specialty services as part of the Dartmouth Health network. The 115-bed hospital, founded in 1892 and located at 580 Court Street, Keene, provides a family medicine/primary care presence through multiple offices (including locations on Court Street, Emerald Street, and nearby Winchester and Walpole offices). The center emphasizes community health in the Monadnock Region and operates as Dartmouth Hitchcock Keene within the Dartmouth Health system.
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