Our clinic is designed to be a local resource for patients and families, right here in the community. We focus on early diagnosis, lifestyle guidance and first-line treatment for high blood pressure.
Maryam Gul, MDThe Nephrology Department at Cheshire Medical Center, a division of Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Cheshire, is now offering a comprehensive Hypertension Clinic, offering expert care for high blood pressure management.
The clinic—which began accepting patients in July—is run by Maryam Gul, MD, Cheshire’s certified hypertension specialist.
“Our clinic is designed to be a local resource for patients and families, right here in the community,” Gul said. “We focus on early diagnosis, lifestyle guidance and first-line treatment for high blood pressure.”
High blood pressure affects nearly half of adults in the United States, but only one in four have it under control. Improperly managing high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, stroke and other health concerns. In 2023, high blood pressure was the primary or contributing cause in more than 650,000 national deaths.
Patients who go through the clinic will receive detailed guidance on how to measure blood pressure accurately at home, with 24-hour monitoring devices available for those who need them. The clinic also offers medication management and life-style modification coaching.
For patients who haven’t been able to lower their blood pressure, the clinic can dig deeper, uncovering hidden causes and connecting patients with the appropriate specialists. When advanced care is needed, the clinic serves as a bridge to seamlessly refer patients to the certified hypertension center at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, where they will receive collaborative care with their Cheshire provider.
“High blood pressure care doesn’t have to feel far away,” Gul said. “Our clinic brings first steps, lifestyle guidance and treatment right here in the neighborhood.”
Cheshire’s Hypertension Clinic is available on the second Tuesday of the month, located on Floor 2A of Cheshire’s Court Street campus. For more information, call 603-354-6622 or visit cheshiremed.org/nephrology.
About Cheshire Medical Center
Cheshire Medical Center (Cheshire) advances the health and wellness of individuals across New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region through outstanding care and exceptional service. Cheshire teams deliver an impressive range of clinical services that support the community's needs. As a member of Dartmouth Health, Cheshire is able to provide services far exceeding those of a typical rural hospital, including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopaedics, and public health. Cheshire patients are also able to access hundreds of highly trained specialists and a depth of clinical and technical resources through its collaboration with Dartmouth Health. Cheshire’s clinical practice is distinguished by an exceptional staff, a strong commitment to safety and quality, and a culture that values the contribution of every staff member and volunteer. Cheshire is the area's largest healthcare provider and leading employer. Along with the services delivered on their Keene campus and satellite locations, the Medical Center partners with local organizations to provide vital services and programs throughout the region. To learn more, call 603-354-5400 or visit cheshiremed.org.
About Dartmouth Health
Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire’s only academic health system and largest private employer, serves patients across New England. Dartmouth Health provides access to more than 2,300 providers in nearly every area of medicine, delivering care at its flagship hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH. Its network of hospitals, outpatient centers, clinics and home care facilities, spans a broad geographical area. Year after year, DHMC is named the #1 hospital in New Hampshire by U.S. News & World Report, and is consistently recognized for high performance in numerous clinical specialties and procedures. Dartmouth Health includes Dartmouth Cancer Center, northern New England’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers and one of less than than 60 total nationally; Dartmouth Health Children’s, which includes the state’s only children’s hospital (Children’s Hospital at DHMC/CHaD) and more than 20 locations around the region; eight member hospitals in Lebanon, Keene, Claremont, Hampstead, and New London, NH, and Windsor and Bennington, VT; Dartmouth Health Home Care; Dartmouth Health Connected Care Center for Telehealth, serving patients as far away as Texas; and more than 30 primary and multi-specialty clinics across New Hampshire and Vermont. Through its partnership with Dartmouth College, Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine and the White River Junction VA Medical Center, Dartmouth Health trains nearly 400 medical residents and fellows annually and performs cutting-edge research and clinical trials with international impact. Dartmouth Health and its more than 16,000 employees are committed to serving the healthcare needs of everyone in the communities it serves and to providing every patient with exceptional, state-of-the-art, personalized care. Learn more at dartmouth-health.org.