Dr. Matthew Alef, MD

I've had a great experience with this doctor. He diagnosed my May-Thurner Syndrome when my leg was 100% clotted off and he placed several stents. He's been my doctor for a few years and he's personable and listens.

My husband (in his 50's and general good health), who is afflicted with hereditary varicosities/peripheral vascular disease (PVD) consulted with Dr. Alef to evaluate vein discomfort and the early onset of a chronic ankle wound. The skin of the left lower leg at the time was purple. Dr. Alef identified issues with vein valves (all the purple discoloration resulted from bleeding into the surrounding tissue); he recommended compression socks (which my husband was already wearing). There were no further recommendations, no plans made for follow up. Two years later, out of desperation, my husband scheduled a second appointment with Dr. Alef. The wound at this point had progressed to an open, painful ulcer with increased pooling of blood in the extremity. Dr. Alef literally asked: What do you want me to do - I'm a University doctor? He offered no help at all-no referral to wound care, no options for treatment of the veins, no recommendations whatsoever. A little over a year later, wi

Not good at all. Went to Dartmouth Hitchcock and they helped my vascular problem greatly. Having a provider who cares makes all the difference. Go to Dartmouth Hitchcock.

After diagnostic tests, I was left with a most positive impression from his overall discussion, bedside manner and praise from his staff. I like the friendly, knowledgeable, no nonsense approach to the evidence found during testing.