Joseph C. Hou, MD

I strive to understand each patient's issues and goals in a straight-forward, open, and honest manner. Then together work to enable them to live the highest quality of life possible.

Dartmouth Health is a comprehensive healthcare network that includes various facilities such as Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, and several Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics across New Hampshire and Vermont. The organization is dedicated to providing high-quality clinical care, patient education, and innovative research in areas such as pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep disorders. Dr. Matthew J. Curley, a specialist in pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep medicine, is part of this esteemed network. With extensive training from prestigious institutions, he focuses on conditions such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and sleep disorders, contributing to the advancement of health equity and community health initiatives. Generated from the website

Many things can cause shortness of breath. Shortness of breath is a complex and unique experience for each patient. When working with patients, I leave no stone unturned. I consider every detail of a patient's symptoms and concerns to provide tailored care for their needs. I was drawn to pulmonary medicine because of my desire to know my patients and understand nuanced presentations of pulmonary diseases. Proper treatment of these diseases can have a hugely positive impact on everything my patients do. My patients and I have the best relationship when we engage in shared decision-making. I have trained and studied pulmonary medicine for years, but my patients know their experiences, values, and goals best. When I can help my patients understand their condition and work together on a treatment plan, we are much more likely to help them have the best quality of life.