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Core Physicians, LLC is a nonprofit, multi-specialty medical group affiliated with Beth Israel Lahey Health, delivering primary and specialty care across New Hampshire. Headquartered in Exeter, NH, the organization operates four offices and employs about 207 staff, with annual revenue around $16.2 million. It serves the community through a broad range of primary care services and expanding specialty offerings, and is a major provider in the region, including partnership with Exeter Hospital. For the Portsmouth area, Core Physicians offers primary and specialty care services as part of its community-based care network in southern New Hampshire. Contact: 603-693-2100. Address: 7 Holland Way, Exeter, NH 03833 (HQ).

Clinic Type

Primary Care

Address

605 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Phone

603-658-2344

Email

sonya.vartabedian@bilh.org

Opening Hours

Sunday: Closed; Monday: 7:00 am – 4:30 pm; Tuesday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm; Wednesday: 7:00 am – 4:30 pm; Thursday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm; Friday: 7:00 am – 4:30 pm; Saturday: Closed

Telehealth

Yes

Services Offered

  • Primary Care
  • Heart & Vascular
  • Digestive Care
  • Telehealth
  • X-ray Services

Technology & Equipment

  • X-ray services
  • Telehealth

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

Photos

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Core Physicians Official Website: 4.9/5 stars (22,120 reviews)

Patients praise

  • attentive and kind doctors
  • great bedside manner
  • informative and down-to-earth providers
  • respectful listening to patient concerns

Common complaints

  • No major systemic negative themes found in primary sources; most public feedback is curated testimonials.

"She was fantastic, one of the best experiences I've had at a pediatric visit. Super friendly and knowledgeable, and extremely patient as my child was melting down."

Patient testimonial regarding Carter Hines, APRN

"I was very impressed with Dr. Tompkins. She was patient, kind, informative & 'down to earth'. I felt respected & heard."

Patient testimonial regarding Hillary Tompkins, MD

"Dr. Peter Ihm is a very professional, caring individual. He is very knowledgeable and takes his time to listen and understand my concerns."

Patient testimonial regarding Peter Ihm, MD

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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