Ophthalmology Vision Care - Cheshire Medical Center
Ophthalmology • Keene, NH • Since 1892
About
Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH, is a nonprofit, 115-bed hospital and the only hospital in Cheshire County. It is part of the Dartmouth Health network (Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene) and offers emergency, primary, and specialty care across multiple locations in the Monadnock region. Founded in 1892 (current campus built in 1973), the center serves as a regional health hub with 408 employees and annual revenue in the $100M–$500M range. For ophthalmology/vision care specifics, Cheshire Medical Center is part of the health system that provides specialty services, but the provided data does not detail ophthalmology services; you may contact the center or visit their site for ophthalmology offerings, clinics, and providers. Main contact: 603-354-5400. Location highlights: 580 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431 (HQ).
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
580 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431, US
Phone
+1-603-354-5420
volunteers@cheshire-med.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Lawrence Jaeger): 3.7 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Janet Aug): 5 out of 5 stars (1 rating)
- Third-party review platforms: Mixed reviews (ranging from 1 to 5 stars) (Multiple individual reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly praised clinical staff for being kind, gentle, and compassionate
- Efficient appointment scheduling and triage processes for some patients
- Helpful service regarding eyewear for children
- Clear explanations of conditions and treatments provided by doctors
Common complaints
- Complaints regarding lack of urgency in responding to medical concerns
- Reports of curt or rude customer service in the Optical Shop
- Lack of empathy reported by some patients
"Every step of the way, my visit to this Opthalmology clinic was a perfect health care experience... I wish all doctors were as gifted as he is at explaining what a patient needs to know in an encouraging, calm, friendly, and respectful way."
— LocalityBiz reviewer"Very disappointed in the sense of urgency. I called with an eye problem today... and haven't heard anything. Nobody is in charge or nobody cares."
— Mappca reviewer"This is the first time I've checked Yelp when shopping for eyeglasses. Wow... Sorry to say, the personnel are still curt and rude."
— MapQuest reviewer quoting Yelp experiencesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Janet I. Aug, OD - Optometrist in Keene, NH — May 14, 2026
- New Hampshire’s residents deserve access to timely eye care • New Hampshire Bulletin — Feb 18, 2026
- Androscoggin Valley Hospital and North Country Ophthalmology launch first-of-its-kind program to expand eye care access in the North Country - NH Business Review — Sep 30, 2025
- Androscoggin Valley Hospital and North Country Ophthalmology launch first-of-its-kind program | Business | unionleader.com — Oct 5, 2025
- Dr. Vasilios P. Lazos, DO - Ophthalmologist in Londonderry, NH — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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