Top Doctors 2006
Here’s how it works
We send a survey to each doctor on the New Hampshire Board of Medicine’s list of physicians licensed to practice in the state — 3,419 names. This year, we received responses from 395. The survey asks the physicians to nominate specialists they would most recommend to family and friends. Hundreds of physicians statewide were named. We include those who received the greatest number of recommendations within 42 specialties. Those picked in our survey are then fact-checked for biographical information. New Hampshire Magazine editors are not able to visit the Top Doctors nor screen their credentials. Many excellent physicians are not on this list and we wish we could report on all the stories of tireless service to patients that we hear during the course of our poll. Many fine doctors have practices in areas of the state with small populations and fewer associates to receive surveys, thus creating a bias toward more populated regions of the state. Even so, smaller hospitals are often represented in the poll and we trust this list is broad enough to be useful and to represent the level of excellence that exists across the state. When seeking a new specialist for care, it’s always a good idea to consult with your own doctor first.
Allergy/Immunology
John Kalliel, M.D.
CMC/Elliot
Manchester Allergy Inc.
Manchester, (603) 668-6444
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass., 1982
Top Doctors Hall of Fame ’05
Anesthesiology
Paul Del Giudice, M.D.
CMC, BASC
Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center
Anesthesia Care Group
Manchester, (603) 647-9325
Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, N.H., 1984
Cardiology (2)
Thomas P. Wharton Jr., M.D., F.A.C.C.
Exeter
Exeter Cardiovascular Associates
Exeter, (603) 778-9992
Washington University, St. Louis, Mo., 1971
Robert Lavery, M.D.
Elliot, CMC
N.H. Cardiology Consultants
Manchester, (603) 627-1669
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md., 1976
Dermatology (2)
Robert Posnick, M.D.
SNHMC
Nashua Dermatology Assoc.
Nashua, (603) 579-9648
Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, N.Y., 1982
Stephen M. Del Giudice, M.D.
Concord Hospital
Concord, (603) 226-6119
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass., 1981
Top Doctors Hall of Fame ’06
Emergency Care (3)
Donavon Albertson, M.D., F.A.C.E.P.
PRH
Portsmouth, (603) 436-5110
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass., 1974
Joseph Leahy, D.O.
SNHMC
Nashua, (603) 577-2000
Medical School University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, Maine, 1992
Richard Marcucci, M.D.
Elliot, DHMC
Merrimack Emergency Physicians
Manchester, (603) 663-2534
Medical School: New York Medical College, Valhalla, N.Y., 1972
Endocrinology
Robert A. Levine, M.D., F.A.C.E.
St. Joseph
Office of Dr. Robert Levine, Thyroid Center of N.H.
Nashua, (603) 881-7141
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Conn., 1981
Top Doctors Hall of Fame ’05
End of Life Care
Ira Byock, M.D.
DHMC
Palliative Medicine
Lebanon, (603) 650-5402
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, Co., 1978
Gastroenterology
Timothy Scherer, M.D.
SNHMC, DHMC
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua
(603) 577-4081
Medical School: State University of New York, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1996
Geriatrics
Kenneth Dolkart, M.D.
SNHMC
Nashua Center For Healthy Aging
Nashua, (603) 577-3080
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa., 1980
Family Practice (3)
Colleen Guiry, M.D.
SNHMC
Primary Care of Milford
Milford, (603) 672-7600
Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, N.Y.,1987
Robert Zinnes, M.D.
SNHMC
Primary Care of Hudson
Hudson, (603) 886-3979
Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, N.H., 1985
Jonathan Thyng, M.D.
SNHMC, DHMC
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua
Nashua, (603) 577-4440
Medical School: Tufts University School Of Medicine, Boston, Mass., 1988
Gynecological Oncology
Leslie DeMars, M.D.
DHMC
Lebanon, (603) 653-3530
Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vt., 1987
Top Doctors Hall of Fame ’05
Gynecology
Cynthia Rasmussen, M.D., F.A.C.O.G
SNHMC
EveryWoman Gynecology
Nashua, (603) 577-3170
Medical School: Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa., 1981
Hematology/Oncology
Denis Hammond, M.D.
CMC/Concord/Elliot/
Exeter/LRGH
N.H. Oncology-Hematology P.A.
Hooksett, (603) 622-6484
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass., 1973
Infectious Diseases
Michael Strampfer, M.D., F.A.C.P.
SNHMC/SJH/CMC/Elliot
Infectious Disease Associates/Travel Clinic
Nashua, (603) 595-1305
Medical School: State University of N.Y. Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1981
Internal Medicine
Stephen Jordan, M.D.
New London
New London, (603) 526-5275
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass., 1970
Nephrology
Charles Kert, M.D.
SNHMC, SJH
Nashua Nephrology
Nashua, (603) 882-2921
Medical School: University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, Calif., 1981
Neurology
Robert Thies, M.D.
CMC/Elliot
Neurology Associates
Manchester, (603) 669-0859
Medical School: Cornell University Medical College, New York, N.Y., 1976
Top Doctors Hall of Fame ’05
Obstetrics
Karen Maynard, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
SNHMC
Women’s Care of Nashua
Nashua, (603) 577-3100
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass., 1994
Ophthalmology
George Shaker Jr., M.D.
Elliot/CMC
Bellows, Goodman, Shaker & Siegal Medical Eye Center
Manchester, (603) 668-2020
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, N.Y., 1989
Otolaryngology
James Bartels, M.D.
CMC/Elliot/PMC
Ear Nose & Throat Specialists of Southern New Hampshire
Manchester, (603) 622-3623
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, N.Y., 1982
Pathology
David Donsker, M.D.
Exeter
Seacoast Pathology, P.A.
Exeter, (603) 778-8522
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minn., 1974
Pediatrics
Steven Loh, M.D.
Exeter
Exeter Pediatric Associates
Exeter, (603) 772-8900
Medical School: New York Medical College, Valhalla, N.Y., 1987
Podiatry
Raef M. Fahmy, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.
BASC/CMC/Elliot/Cheshire
Associates in Podiatry
Bedford, (603) 471-9933
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa., 1987
Psychiatry
Santharam Yadati, M.D.
SNHMC
Slatoff and Ward Psychological P.A.
Nashua, (603) 881-9311
Medical School: Sri Ventateswara University, Tirupati, India, 1972
Pulmonary Diseases
William Goodman, M.D., F.C.C.P., M.P.H.
SNHMC
Nashua Pulmonary Medical Associates
Nashua, (603) 886-0290
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass., 1989
Radiology (2)
Kevin Quinn, M.D.
CMC/Elliot/Monadnock
Southern N.H. Radiology Consultants
Bedford, (603) 627-1661
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Mass., 1985
Gerard V. Smith, M.D.
Concord/FRH/N.H. State Hospital
X-ray Professional Association
Concord, (603) 228-1521
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1972
Top Doctors Hall of Fame ’06
Rehabilitation/Physical Medicine
Edward Kois, M.D.
SNHMC
Nashua, (603) 821-5613
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Mich., 1983
Reproductive Medicine
Paul Manganiello, M.D.
DHMC
Lebanon, (603) 653-9240
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa., 1973
Rheumatology
Hoke H. Shirley, M.D.
Concord/New London
Concord Orthopaedics
Concord, (603) 224-3368
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La., 1982
Top Doctors Hall of Fame ‘05
Sports Medicine
James Vailas, M.D.
CMC/Elliot/PMC/SJH/SNHMC/BASC
The Orthopedic Center
Manchester, (603) 634-0080
Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, N.H.,1981
Breast Surgery
Edward P. Dalton, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Elliot
Elliot Breast Health Center
Manchester, (603) 668-3067
Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo., 1970
Top Doctors Hall of Fame ’05
Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery
Benjamin Westbrook, M.D.
CMC/Elliot/PMC
Cardiothoracic Surgical
Associates, P.A.
Manchester, (603) 663-6340
Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine,
Mobile, Ala., 1979
Colon/Rectal Surgery
Jeffrey Harnsberger, M.D.
Elliot/DHMC
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Manchester, (603) 695-2840
Medical School : Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, 1987
Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
James Bartels, M.D.
CMC/Elliot/PMC
Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists of Southern New Hampshire
Manchester, (603) 622-3623
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, N.Y., 1982
General Surgery
Lawrence M. Hoepp, M.D.
CMC/Elliot
General Surgical Specialists of N.E.
Manchester, (603) 627-1102
Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia,
Pa., 1973
Gynecological Surgery
Mary Jo Montanarella, M.D.
CMC/Elliot
Dr. Montanarella & Assoc.
Manchester, (603) 624-1638
Medical School: Univ. of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, N.Y., 1986
Hand Surgery
Jinsong Wang, M.D., Ph.D.
CMC/Elliot/BASC
New Hampshire Orthopaedic Surgery
Manchester, (603) 669-5454
Medical School: University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill., 1994
Neurosurgery
N. Ross Jenkins, M.D.
Concord/CMC/Elliot/PMC/
SNHMC
NH NeuroSpine Institute
Bedford, (603) 472-8888
Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn., 1987
Orthopedic Surgery
Eric Benson, M.D.
CMC/Elliot/BASC
N.H. Orthopaedic Surgery P.A.
Manchester, (603) 669-5454
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Mass., 1993
Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery
Bruce Topol, M.D.
CMC/Elliot
Manchester, (603) 622-0900
Medical School: Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Ill., 1980
Urological Surgery
John J. Janeiro, M.D.
Elliot/PMC/SJH/SNHMC
The Urology Center of Southern New Hampshire
Nashua, (603) 883-1550
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Mass., 1982
Top Doctors Hall of Fame ’06
Vascular Surgery
Lawrence M. Hoepp, M.D.
CMC/Elliot
General Surgical Specialists of N.E.
Manchester, (603) 627-1102
Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine, Phila., Pa., 1973
Top Doctors Hall of Fame ’06
