Hear From Our Patients
At Dartmouth-Hitchcock, we realize that health care isn’t about insurance, medications, procedures or equipment — it’s about people. It’s our goal to provide the highest level of care for every person that walks through our doors.
In Their Own Words
Our patients talk to us – in their own words – about their challenges and their successes before, during, and after their care here. These people are your family, friends and neighbors. Listen to what they have to say about their experiences, and what it says about the level of care you can expect from Dartmouth-Hitchcock.
Dr. Carr was the right surgeon for me. He described all possible treatment options, talked with me about outcomes and how many ACL surgeries he’s performed. He also told me what to expect during the healing process. I credit Steve Vincente, my physical therapist, in getting me on the road to recovery. His positive energy made all the difference. I’m happy to say my knee is not only as good as it was before, it’s better.– Hannah Kearney, 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion freestyle skier
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Better Than Before Surgery
Dr. Carr was the right surgeon for me. He described all possible treatment options, talked with me about outcomes and how many ACL surgeries he's performed. I credit Steve Vincente, my physical therapist, in getting me on the road to recovery. His positive energy made all the difference. I am happy to say my knee is not only as good as it was before, it's better.
Hannah Kearney / 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion freestyle skier -
No Big Deal
The most surprising thing about having a complete hip replacement was that it really wasn't a big deal. I'd say all through the journey, from surgery to recovery, you've got to remember it takes some effort. There is some discomfort, but it was well worth it and I won't hesitate again to have my right one done.
Ted Davis / Total Hip Patient -
What Surprised Me the Most
I didn't know I could do what I can do now and that's what surprised me the most. At my age and with the injuries I had, I thought I was done. Being able to sit straight up is a big deal. Being able to nod my head, twist it side-to-side...that's a really, really big deal. I wasn't able to do those things when I got here.
Derek Hampton / Functional Restoration Program graduate -
Achieving Your Goals
Now I know I can go out and rip turns and feel awesome and feel completely normal again. I felt like the sports medicine department can relate to you...and help you achieve the goals that you want to get back to, and my goals were to get back into ski racing and back to lacrosse, and I've done that thus far.
Gunnar / ACL Repair Surgery
