Dr. Phillip P. Fichera, M.D.

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Phillip P. Fichera, who serves patients in Hudson, New Hampshire.

An experienced family physician, Dr. Fichera sees patients at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hudson Family Medicine in Hudson, New Hampshire. He provides comprehensive medical care to the entire family, including infants and the elderly. 

With over 34 years of experience in the field, the doctor is affiliated with many top hospitals and medical centers throughout the state of New Hampshire. These include: St. Joseph Hospital, Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Southern NH Medical Center, Elliot Hospital, and Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington.

Pertaining to his educational background, Dr. Fichera earned his medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine in 1987. He then went on to complete an internship at Somerset Medical Center in 1989, followed by a residency in family medicine at McLeod Regional Medical Center in 1992.

Dedicated to excellence, the doctor is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), which is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility. 

Recognized as a top doctor in his respective field, Dr. Fichera has been the recipient of many accolades, including Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2013) and Patients’ Choice Award (2013, 2014, 2016).

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