Kelley Hamill Lemay, MSN, APRN

Epilepsy is a disease that takes away a person’s control. My goal is to help my patients take back control of their lives and resume doing the things that are important to them. While I can’t always guarantee that my patients will be seizure-free, I will help them get their seizures under control, minimize side effects, and help them improve their overall quality of life. I’m very honest with my patients and carefully explain what’s happening to them and why it’s happening so that they can understand their condition. I help them understand that epilepsy is much more than just seizures. It can affect many things, including a person’s mood and memory. Epilepsy patients also have an increased risk of depression and anxiety. We talk about all of the issues surrounding their condition, so that we can plan a personalized, well-rounded course of care. I find it very rewarding to know I made a real difference in someone’s life. That’s a huge part of why I entered this field.

I love working with older adults and their families. I enjoy helping my patients meet their goals so they can live as well as possible, no matter what medical problems they are dealing with. It can be easy to get lost in our country's complicated and imperfect medical system. Patients deserve to have doctors who really listen to their needs and help them coordinate their care between providers. I work hard to communicate with my patients, understand their wishes, and help them get the care they need. Before coming to Dartmouth-Hitchcock, I worked for the Indian Health Service in New Mexico for 4 ½ years. Working in a resource-limited setting and learning cultural humility helped me become a better doctor.