Eric L. Bronstein, MD

Nathan E. Simmons, MD, is a distinguished neurosurgeon affiliated with Dartmouth Health, specializing in spine and cancer neurosurgery. With a focus on conditions such as gliomas, meningiomas, and spinal injuries, Dr. Simmons is recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery and spinal radiosurgery. An associate professor at the Geisel School of Medicine, Dr. Simmons has been acknowledged as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and has contributed significantly to clinical trials and research in his field. He is committed to advancing rural health equity and improving patient care through innovative practices and education. Generated from the website

Dr. Galanes is a graduate of the University of Vermont, where she earned her undergraduate degree in elementary education as well as her medical degree. After completing her residency at the University of Vermont Medical Center (then known as Fletcher Allen Health Care), Dr. Galanes became an assistant professor of internal medicine at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, where she worked until 2008. Dr. Galanes practiced internal medicine at Mount Ascutney Hospital from 2008 to 2015. She joined APD in January 2015 and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Prior to her medical career, Dr. Galanes was a distinguished athlete who served for three years on the Finnish national ski team, and was a two-time NCAA champion in cross-country skiing. She was inducted in the Athletic Hall of Fame at the University of Vermont in 1999.

Orthopaedic care is in high demand at D-H because of our aging population, our increasing life expectancy, and our very active population in Vermont and New Hampshire. I’m excited to be part of meeting that demand. I appreciate being able to help improve my patients’ quality of life, whether by restoring their function and decreasing pain after a trauma, or by helping to manage a chronic condition by improving mobility and alleviating pain. Developing personal relationships with my patients so that we can engage in open and honest communication is very important in my practice. Good communication allows us to choose the treatment that best meets my patients’ goals. Forging these close relationships also lets me provide the very best post-operative follow-up care, and to help my patients manage chronic orthopaedic conditions by encouraging routine visits, wellness and preventive care.