Everyone I’ve met at Cheshire has been warm, welcoming and focused on patient care. It was an easy decision when I was asked to join and lead the team.
David F. Horne, MD, MPHCheshire Medical Center, a Dartmouth Health member, has named David F. Horne, MD, MPH, as its first chief of dermatology. Horne assumed the role in December, after serving as a temporary provider at the Keene hospital for one year.
Cheshire has added this new position as part of its plans to expand access to dermatology care in the Monadnock Region.
“We are thrilled to bring Dr. Horne to Cheshire Medical Center and the Keene community as our first chief of dermatology,” said Cheshire president and CEO Joseph L. Perras, MD. “Working with Drs. Guardiano and Seymour, Dr. Horne will expand dermatology services in Keene and help us train the next generation of physicians and associate providers. Dr. Horne brings a wealth of leadership experience in dermatology practices across the globe. We welcome him to our community.”
Horne received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his residency at New York – Presbyterian Hospital. He also holds a bachelor of science in biology from Davidson College in North Carolina and a master of public health from John Hopkins University School of Public Health in Baltimore.
“Dr. Horne’s position at Cheshire is a welcome addition to the Dartmouth Health dermatology team,” said M. Shane Chapman, MD, chair of dermatology at Dartmouth Health. “My team looks forward to working closely with him to expand our coordination of care, sharing of best practices and collaborating on some of the more complex diseases that we treat. Dr. Horne’s expertise will enhance our comprehensive dermatologic care across our region.”
Prior to joining Cheshire’s staff, Horne most recently served as the lead dermatology physician at Northern Light Health in Presque Isle, ME.
Horne said he is thrilled to start this new chapter at Cheshire.
“I came to New Hampshire expecting to work temporarily, but really fell in love with the region and people,” he said. “Everyone I’ve met at Cheshire has been warm, welcoming and focused on patient care. It was an easy decision when I was asked to join and lead the team.”
Cheshire’s dermatology team provides routine skin exams, specialized treatments for skin cancer, cosmetic services and general dermatology for all ages. Patients interested in dermatology services can receive a referral through their primary care provider.
About Cheshire Medical Center
Cheshire Medical Center (Cheshire) advances the health and wellness of individuals across New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region through outstanding care and exceptional service. Cheshire teams deliver an impressive range of clinical services that support the community's needs. As a member of Dartmouth Health, Cheshire is able to provide services far exceeding those of a typical rural hospital, including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopaedics, and public health. Cheshire patients are also able to access hundreds of highly trained specialists and a depth of clinical and technical resources through its collaboration with Dartmouth Health. Cheshire’s clinical practice is distinguished by an exceptional staff, a strong commitment to safety and quality, and a culture that values the contribution of every staff member and volunteer. Cheshire is the area's largest healthcare provider and leading employer. Along with the services delivered on their Keene campus and satellite locations, the Medical Center partners with local organizations to provide vital services and programs throughout the region. To learn more, call 603-354-5400 or visit cheshiremed.org.
About Dartmouth Health
Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire’s only academic health system and largest private employer, serves patients across New England. Dartmouth Health provides access to more than 2,300 providers in nearly every area of medicine, delivering care at its flagship hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH. Its network of hospitals, outpatient centers, clinics and home care facilities, spans a broad geographical area. Year after year, DHMC is named the #1 hospital in New Hampshire by U.S. News & World Report, and is consistently recognized for high performance in numerous clinical specialties and procedures. Dartmouth Health includes Dartmouth Cancer Center, northern New England’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers and one of less than than 60 total nationally; Dartmouth Health Children’s, which includes the state’s only children’s hospital (Children’s Hospital at DHMC/CHaD) and more than 20 locations around the region; eight member hospitals in Lebanon, Keene, Claremont, Hampstead, and New London, NH, and Windsor and Bennington, VT; Dartmouth Health Home Care; Dartmouth Health Connected Care Center for Telehealth, serving patients as far away as Texas; and more than 30 primary and multi-specialty clinics across New Hampshire and Vermont. Through its partnership with Dartmouth College, Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine and the White River Junction VA Medical Center, Dartmouth Health trains nearly 400 medical residents and fellows annually and performs cutting-edge research and clinical trials with international impact. Dartmouth Health and its more than 16,000 employees are committed to serving the healthcare needs of everyone in the communities it serves and to providing every patient with exceptional, state-of-the-art, personalized care. Learn more at dartmouth-health.org.