Timothy J. Fisher, MD, MS

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.

Dartmouth Health is a comprehensive healthcare network that includes various facilities such as Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, and Dartmouth Cancer Center, among others. The organization is committed to advancing health equity and providing quality care through its diverse range of services and programs. Dr. Thatcher R. Newkirk, a psychiatrist affiliated with Dartmouth Health, specializes in both general and geriatric psychiatry. He is an instructor at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and has completed his medical education and residency at esteemed institutions, further enhancing the network's dedication to patient-centered care. Generated from the website

I help my patients improve their quality of life. Whether by eliminating seizures or at the very least, making my patients feel comfortable with a condition they’ve had for years, I do my best to ensure they achieve their health goals in matters big and small. An important part of my process is building rapport. I encourage patients to ask questions about anything I say or do during the visit. I listen to their stories with compassion before asking my own questions. Often, when family members are involved, I ask them for feedback and input into a patient’s well-being. We’re a team. I explain my thought process for diagnostic and treatment approaches. Those steps allow me to break down difficult-to-grasp medical information. That way, I can collaborate with my patients and their loved ones to tailor a neurological treatment plan that fits their unique needs and puts what they want at its center. Those efforts support my goal of providing optimal care. I’m motivated to do my best and stay up-to-date on the latest developments in neurology. Because hearing back from happy patients after making a medication change or performing a procedure is incredibly rewarding.