Family Practice

It's Not About Illness; It's About Wellness

You have a life to lead. You don't want an illness or injury to limit you. Like everyone, you want fewer bad days and more good days.

Associates in Medicine (AIM) in Claremont and Valley Regional Primary Care Physicians (VRPCP) in Newport can help you improve the quality of your life. With symptom relief and disease management, we can help you gain strength, energy, and ability.

As internists, we harness the power and knowledge of medicine systematically to identify the causes of symptoms. To help you experience relief from pain or discomfort, we look to science for safe, effective treatment methods.

The Attention You Expect

At VRPCP and AIM we look at the whole person-your medical history, medication regime, lifestyle, and risk factors. We will also ask you about:

• The reason for your visit
• The symptoms you are experiencing and their severity
• The type of relief you seek
• What has and has not worked for you in the past
• The outcomes you expect from treatment
• Your questions and concerns

Expert, Comprehensive Care

Our clinical board-certified internal and family medicine physicians and nurse practitioners have advanced and specialized training in those diseases and conditions occurring most frequently in adulthood. Our medical staff are uniquely qualified to help people with complicated medical histories, who live with more than one illness, including:

• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Cancer
• High blood pressure
• Cholesterol problems
• Ulcers
• Breathing problems
• Arthritis
• Mood and memory disorders
• Acute illnesses such as colds, cough, flu, inflammation or infection.

We provide a complete range of diagnostic and medical services. Through Valley Regional Hospital, an accredited, critical access hospital, patients can conveniently obtain advanced testing, treatment, and therapy.

• Physical exams
• Flu shots
• Same-day illness/injury appointments
• Medication checks
• Women's health
• Cardiac monitoring and testing
• Lab testing
• Adjacent to a full medical imaging department with x-ray, mammography, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI and other imaging technology
• Neighboring facilities for rehabilitation (cardiac, physical, occupational, speech, and hearing)

To schedule an appointment, call AIM at 543-6900 or VRPCP at 863-6400.

Office Hours

Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Billing and Insurance

AIM and VRPCP accept Medicare, Medicaid, and all major insurance plans. Please bring your insurance card with you each time you visit our office. We ask that all patients pay the designated co-payment or deductible for their health plan at the time of service. Upon request, we can arrange for payment plans. Please contact us with any billing or insurance questions.

Accessibility

Associates in Medicine is handicap accessible with ground-floor offices and designated parking spaces for individuals with disabilities. Our medical and clinical staffs are fluent in many languages including, but not limited to, English, French, Spanish, German, and Cantonese.

Affiliation

Associates in Medicine and Valley Regional Primary Care Physicians are outpatient practices of Valley Regional Hospital, a nonprofit community hospital serving communities in New Hampshire and Vermont. Valley Regional Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is recognized as a Critical Access Hospital by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.