Endocrinology Appointments and Referrals | DHMC and Clinics
Endocrinology • Laconia, NH • Since 1893 • 4 locations locations
About
Summary: The page describes Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), the flagship academic medical center of Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH. DHMC is a 507 inpatient bed, Level I trauma center and major tertiary-care referral site for northern New England, affiliated with Geisel School of Medicine and Dartmouth’s health institutes. It employs over 8,000 staff, offers comprehensive primary, specialty, and subspecialty care, and provides education and research. As NH’s only Level I Trauma Center and home to New Hampshire’s only air ambulance, it collaborates with Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics and DHMC-Laconia as part of Dartmouth Health. The center emphasizes specialties across cancer, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, nephrology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and more. The site also notes leadership updates (e.g., endocrinology section chief appointment) but does not provide specific endocrinology appointment/referral instructions. If you’re specifically seeking Endocrinology appointments and referrals for DHMC & Clinics Laconia: - The page confirms DHMC’s endocrinology presence within the Dartmouth Health system but does not list appointment or referral procedures for Laconia explicitly. - For precise endocrinology appointment scheduling or referrals at DHMC or Clinics Laconia, you should visit the Dartmouth Health endocrinology section or contact the DHMC appointment desk directly through the official Dartmouth Health website or the Laconia clinic’s contact page.
Clinic Type
Endocrinology
Address
Concord Endocrinology, Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Concord, 253 Pleasant Street, Upper level, Concord, NH 03301; Lebanon Endocrinology, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756; Manchester Endocrinology, Notre Dame Pavilion, Catholic Medical Center, 87 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH 03102; Nashua Endocrinology, Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Nashua, 2300 Southwood Drive, 1st floor, Nashua, NH 03063
Phone
+1-603-229-5230
gme.office@hitchcock.org
Opening Hours
Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, unless noted otherwise; Concord clinic hours Mon-Thu 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Fridays closed); Nashua clinic hours Mondays 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Some health insurance policies require a referral from a primary care physician to make an appointment.
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FAQs
Do you need a referral to see Endocrinology?
You must be referred to the Department of Endocrinology by a physician. Patients cannot set up an appointment without a referral.
Do I need a referral for insurance purposes?
Some health insurance policies require a referral from your family doctor (primary care provider, PCP) to make an appointment.
What is required to be referred to the Endocrinology Department?
You must be referred to the Department of Endocrinology by a physician. Patients cannot set up an appointment without a referral.
Do I need a referral from my PCP for an appointment?
Some health insurance policies require that you have a referral from your family doctor (primary care provider, or PCP) to make an appointment. Please review your health insurance coverage before calling for an appointment.
What materials should I send with a referral?
Please send all relevant information (notes, labs, and imaging) when you have a referral.
Are there any additional information requirements for specified conditions?
Additional information is required for specified conditions. Please refer to the Endocrinology Guidelines (PDF) for more information.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (DHMC Endocrinology): 3.3 out of 5 stars (7 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Barrett Chapin): 3.9 out of 5 stars (17 reviews)
- WebMD (Laconia Clinic): Not explicitly provided, reviews noted as "terrible" (1 review)
Patients praise
- some providers are described as professional, caring, and attentive listeners
- positive feedback regarding quick feedback and supportive care approaches from specific staff
Common complaints
- reports of misdiagnosis and lack of proper care plans
- dissatisfaction with short or ineffective telemedicine appointments
- difficulties with office staff, communication, and prescription refills
- claims of being dismissive or unprofessional during patient interactions
"The doctor I see is fine but the office staff needs tremendous efficiency improvements. It takes countless emails and phone calls and 6+ months to get needed refills done."
— Birdeye Review (DHMC Endocrinology)"Very bad experience with this department. They ignored my symptoms and misdiagnosed me for years. All appointments the last several years were 5 minute telemedicine visits where the audio and video didn’t work."
— Vitals Review (DHMC Endocrinology)"Dr. Chapin is always very professional, very caring, listens to his patients, does not hurry the visit."
— Vitals Review (Dr. Barrett Chapin)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Sujata Shrestha, MD - Dover, NH - Endocrinology — May 21, 2026
- Rhonda Gagnon, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Laconia, NH — May 14, 2026
- Fertility Services | OB/GYN - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center — Oct 29, 2025
- Dartmouth Health adds nine new providers from various disciplines across health system | News & Stories | Dartmouth Cancer Center — Jul 25, 2025
- Dr. Paul Simmons, MD, Internist | Laconia, NH | WebMD
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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