Stacy E. Zickl, MMS, PA-C

Susan A. Maydwell, MS, PA-C, is a dedicated physician assistant specializing in orthopaedics, affiliated with Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH. With a graduate degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, she has been a valued member of the healthcare team since 2003. Part of the Dartmouth Health network, Susan Maydwell is committed to providing high-quality care in bones and joints, contributing to the overall mission of advancing health equity and community wellness. Her expertise and experience ensure that patients receive comprehensive and compassionate treatment. Generated from the website

I was drawn to the field of orthopaedics because it provides an opportunity to find solutions to many injuries and conditions that can allow for permanent healing and relief of pain. My goal at each visit is to discuss all available nonsurgical and surgical treatment options with my patients. Together we come up with a plan that they are comfortable and confident with. Seeing patients get back to participating in the activities they enjoy without pain is one of the most rewarding aspects of working in orthopaedics.

Urgent visits are often a starting point for unexpected injuries and illnesses. I may not have an immediate solution to your problem, but my goal is to provide you with reassurance and begin the path toward recovery. I am motivated to be in this field because of my previous experience in emergency medical services and athletic training. I can include concepts of sports medicine, orthopedics, and emergency medicine into my approach as a physician assistant. In urgent care, we don't often see the successes of our care. I consider it a success when patients continue to trust us for their care and recommend us to their family and friends. I believe in involving the family or friends in the conversation when it's appropriate. Often, they have insights into the patient's concerns that the patient might not fully express. I make it a priority to spend ample time with my patients. I listen to their stories, explain their diagnoses, and involve them in discussions about their plan of care.