Richard J. Powell, MD

I am a board-certified neurosurgeon focused on brain, spine and peripheral nerve disease. My goal is to restore patients' neurologic function. I'm here to improve their quality of life. An important part of my care is walking patients through the decision-making process. Meeting with a neurosurgeon often involves conversations about difficult diagnoses and complex treatments. Those conversations can be hard to digest. That is why I address patients' concerns clearly, comprehensively and compassionately. I want them to feel comfortable and informed about their care decisions. While I love taking care of all patients, my specific areas of focus are: Peripheral nerve surgery Functional surgery Epilepsy surgery Facial pain These conditions are often chronic and painful. They can make life's activities difficult to enjoy. But with the right surgical approach, patients see life-changing results. My team at Dartmouth Health makes achieving those results possible. We pursue evidence-based, personalized care for patients. Through innovative research and collaborations from the laboratory to the bedside, we advance scientific discovery. Together, we provide world-class care to our community.

This is a golden age for helping individuals suffering from rheumatic disease. We are constantly improving on the advances in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis by offering the very latest and most innovative therapies. I pursued a career in medicine because I wanted to help people. I feel that excellent care is the result of communicating well, being reliable, and being available to my patients when they need me. Being able to help relieve the pain and suffering of my patients, particularly those who could not find help previously, is extremely rewarding. Happy, satisfied patients are the best advertisement for my clinical skill and compassionate care.

Vascular disease can affect every aspect of a patient’s life. Its complexity means proper treatment requires a comprehensive plan. That's why I listen carefully to my patients so I can understand their concerns. I explain care options in detail so that with their help, I can tailor each plan to their unique needs. I’m able to walk my patients through that process and provide the best care possible thanks to the full gamut of therapies available at Dartmouth Health. Ultimately, my goal is to help my patients tackle this complicated disease. The sooner they get back to the activities they love, the better.