Virginia Alvord, MD

I have always wanted to practice medicine in a small New England town where I could be an active member of the community and get to know my patients and their families. The Upper Valley is a great place to make this happen. It is an amazing place to live and work, providing a healthy lifestyle for my family as well as access to museums, theatre and great schools.

I am certified with the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). What does this mean? I completed a residency program in Family Medicine (3 years of training after medical school) and I recertify with an examination every 7-10 years. In order to recertify, I have to take courses through the ABFM between testing times. I have been licensed with the NH Board of Medicine since 1997.

During the past two decades, I have worked in private practice at Summit Medical Group, in an employed physician practice as part of a small rural hospital, Littleton Regional Hospital, and most recently for a large health system, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

After 20 years, we are still in love with the natural beauty of the Upper Valley, the Lakes Region, and the White Mountains. We share our somewhat chaotic home with our three children and two dogs, and are grateful to have found a place where all of them can pursue their interests and dreams.