What is Rheumatology and Its Importance
Rheumatology • Peterborough, NH
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
458 Old Street Road, Peterborough, NH 03055
Phone
+1-603-924-2640
portal.support@mchmail.org
Opening Hours
Monday 8:00am-5:00pm Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Closed Saturday & Sunday
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FAQs
What is rheumatology?
Rheumatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating autoimmune diseases, joint disorders, and inflammatory conditions affecting the muscles, bones, and connective tissues.
What conditions are treated by rheumatology at Monadnock Community Hospital?
Rheumatology focuses on autoimmune diseases, joint disorders, and inflammatory conditions affecting muscles, joints, and connective tissues; common conditions include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, and osteoporosis.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- RateMDs: 4.0/5 (45 reviews (Dr. Jane Purvis))
- RateMDs: 4.0/5
Patients praise
- High appreciation for knowledgeable and thorough explanations from some providers
- Gratitude for relief provided by successful treatments and injections
Common complaints
- Reports of unprofessional, dismissive, or rude behavior by some providers
- Concerns regarding patient-centered care and diagnostic accuracy for chronic conditions
- Breach of confidentiality concerns mentioned in specific patient accounts
"Dr. Purvis is fantastic! It was such a pleasure to finally meet a Doctor who is very knowledgeable in her field, she listens to my concerns, explains things very thoroughly."
— RateMDs/HealthChoicesFirst"Stay away from this doctor if you have a chronic illness and are looking for a patient centered approach."
— RateMDs"VERY RUDE. Judges patients on a lower level than himself."
— RateMDsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- What is Rheumatology and Its Importance — Jun 21, 2024
- Peterborough Hospital to trial treatment for autoimmune condition — Jun 30, 2026
- European first for Peterborough City Hospital’s pioneering research team — Jun 29, 2026
- Joint pain in Peterborough | Fitzwilliam Hospital | Ramsay Health Care — Oct 22, 2025
- Orthopaedic, Rheumatology & Fracture Clinic Manager - Peterborough — Jul 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More rheumatology clinics in Peterborough
DHMC and Clinics Peterborough (Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics) is the rheumatology care provider within the Dartmouth Health system, headquartered at DHMC in Lebanon, NH. As NH’s flagship academic medical center, DHMC offers comprehensive rheumatology services (evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of rheumatic diseases) and coordinates with Geisel School of Medicine and related institutes. DHMC operates as a major tertiary-care center serving northern New England, with integrated education, research, and specialty care across its clinics network, including rheumatology offerings.
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