Serving New Hampshire Patients
Dr. Alex J. Vanni welcomes patients from throughout New Hampshire for specialized reconstructive urologic care. Many New Hampshire patients travel to Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA for expert treatment not widely available closer to home.
Convenient Access from New Hampshire
Distance: Burlington, MA is 30 miles from Manchester
Drive Time: About 45 minutes via I-93 South
Location: Lahey Hospital, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805
The hospital is easily accessible from major highways.
New Hampshire Communities We Serve
Specialized Care for Complex Conditions
Dr. Vanni specializes in reconstructive procedures that require advanced surgical expertise, including:
- Urethral stricture reconstruction (urethroplasty)
- Hypospadias repair (pediatric and adult)
- Peyronie's disease treatment
- Bladder neck contracture surgery
- Male stress incontinence procedures
- Complex genitourinary reconstruction
Why Patients From New Hampshire Travel to Lahey
New Hampshire residents have particularly convenient access to Lahey — southern NH is within an hour of Burlington, MA, and most of the populated parts of the state are within two hours. Many NH patients receive their general urology care close to home through Dartmouth Health, Catholic Medical Center, or Elliot Hospital, and travel south to Lahey only for the surgical reconstruction itself.
Travel Times From Major New Hampshire Locations
- Manchester / Nashua area: Approximately 1 hour via I-93 South to I-95 South
- Concord area: Approximately 1.5 hours via I-93 South
- Portsmouth / Seacoast: Approximately 1.5 hours via I-95 South
- Lebanon / Upper Valley: Approximately 2.5 hours via I-89 South to I-93 South
All times are non-rush-hour estimates and exclude greater Boston commute traffic. Allow additional time for weekday morning and evening drives through the Boston metro area.
Common Referring Institutions in New Hampshire
Patients are referred to Dr. Vanni from urologists and primary care physicians at:
- Dartmouth Health (Dartmouth Hitchcock) urology
- Catholic Medical Center urology (Manchester)
- Elliot Hospital urology (Manchester)
- Concord Hospital urology
- Wentworth-Douglass Hospital urology (Dover)
- Community urology practices throughout the Seacoast and Merrimack Valley
Self-referrals (without a referring physician) are also accepted for most commercial insurance plans, but check with your insurance about whether a referral is required.
Frequently Asked Questions From New Hampshire Patients
I'm in southern New Hampshire — is the trip realistic for follow-up appointments?
Yes. Patients from Nashua, Manchester, Salem, Derry, and Portsmouth routinely come down for in-person follow-ups; the drive is comparable to crossing greater Boston. Many can do their entire postoperative course at Lahey without local-imaging logistics.
Will my New Hampshire insurance cover Lahey?
Most NH commercial plans (Anthem BCBS of NH, Harvard Pilgrim, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare) include Lahey in network. Medicare is accepted. Confirm prior authorization requirements with your plan.
Can I do telehealth visits from New Hampshire?
Yes. Massachusetts–New Hampshire telehealth across state lines is generally straightforward for patients establishing care for surgical consultation. Initial review of records and imaging is often done by phone or video.
Questions About Your Care?
Our team is here to help answer questions about procedures, insurance coverage, and scheduling.
Call: (781) 744-8762