Dorothy M. Mullaney, DNP, APRN, FAANP

As a nurse practitioner, I aim to work collaboratively with my patients to help them manage their chronic illnesses and bothersome symptoms so that they can live healthy, satisfying lives. I draw on my previous experience as a Cardiovascular ICU nurse to aid patients in their transition from acute illnesses to chronic management.

My passion is working closely with patients of all ages on diabetes management and education. I enjoy teaching and using the most up-to-date diabetes technology and tools to enhance the care I provide and to improve my patients' quality of life. I work side-by-side with patients to help them make decisions about their health care. I help them them feel empowered and comfortable with their management plan.

Orthopaedic care is in high demand at D-H because of our aging population, our increasing life expectancy, and our very active population in Vermont and New Hampshire. I’m excited to be part of meeting that demand. I appreciate being able to help improve my patients’ quality of life, whether by restoring their function and decreasing pain after a trauma, or by helping to manage a chronic condition by improving mobility and alleviating pain. Developing personal relationships with my patients so that we can engage in open and honest communication is very important in my practice. Good communication allows us to choose the treatment that best meets my patients’ goals. Forging these close relationships also lets me provide the very best post-operative follow-up care, and to help my patients manage chronic orthopaedic conditions by encouraging routine visits, wellness and preventive care.