
Paul C. Bettinger, MD
Orthopaedics
I chose to specialize in orthopaedic hand surgery because I enjoy—and am challenged by—the mechanical complexity of the hand and wrist. My goal is to restore function to my patients’ hands and wrists so they can return to the activities they enjoy.
It’s gratifying to be able to help members of my community. I treat every patient as if they are part of my family. The only thing more rewarding than doing a great job during a complicated operation is seeing the happy expression on a patient’s face after I’ve repaired their hand.
Orthopaedics at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical CenterThe Department of Orthopaedics wants to improve your quality of life and get you back to doing the things you enjoy most. Our team includes specialists in every area of orthopaedic medicine including:
- Foot / Ankle Surgery
- Hand / Wrist Surgery
- Joint Replacement for Hip and Knee Arthritis
- Orthopaedic Oncology
- Pediatric Orthopaedics
- Shoulder / Elbow Surgery
- Spine Surgery / Back Pain
- Sports Medicine
- Trauma / Fracture Care
We work with you and your family to determine the best surgical or non-surgical treatment approach for you. Our goal is to provide the best results and help you achieve your goals.
Where to find me
Cheshire Medical Center
580 Court StreetKeene, New Hampshire 03431
Phone:
603-354-5482
Fax:
603-354-5483
About me
Paul C. Bettinger, MD
- Section Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery, Cheshire Medical Center
Joined
- 1998
Areas of focus
- Diagnosis and treatment of hand and wrist disorders
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Trigger fingers
- Thumb and finger arthritis
- Wrist arthritis and instability
- Dupuytren's disease
- Fractures
- Tendon and nerve lacerations
- Ligament ruptures
- Bone and soft tissue tumors including ganglion cysts
Languages
- English
Education
Medical School
- MD, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, 1989
Internship
- General Surgery, Bellevue Medical Center, New York University, New York, NY, 1990
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Bellevue Medical Center, New York University, New York, NY, 1994
Fellowship
- Postdoctoral Research on Thumb Ligament Anatomy and Biomechanics, Mayo Clinic Orthopaedics Biomechanical Lab, Rochester, MN, 1995
- Hand Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 1995
Board Certification
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Surgery of the Hand