Dr. Thamolwan Surakiatchanukul

Ophthalmology

Lebanon, NH

Dr. Thamolwan Surakiatchanukul is a vitreoretinal surgeon at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and an assistant professor of surgery at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She specializes in the medical and surgical management of diseases of the retina and vitreous, from age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy to retinal tears and detachments. Dr. Surakiatchanukul earned her MD at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, completed an internship at MetroWest Medical Center, and finished ophthalmology residency at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in New York. She then pursued a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She joined Dartmouth Health in 2024. Patients appreciate her clear, calm communication style and her focus on shared decision-making—explaining exam findings, reviewing imaging together, and outlining both surgical and nonsurgical options. She works closely with referring optometrists and primary care teams to ensure timely treatment and seamless follow-up across the Upper Valley.

Dr. Heather Bartels

Ophthalmology

Peterborough, NH

Dr. Heather Bodiford Bartels is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon at Monadnock Community Hospital’s Medical Eye Center in Peterborough, New Hampshire. She provides full-spectrum eye care with a focus on cataract surgery and advanced intraocular lens options, including astigmatism- and presbyopia-correcting lenses to help reduce dependence on glasses. Dr. Bartels also offers laser treatments and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), and she is dedicated to building strong doctor–patient relationships that support prevention, early diagnosis, and effective treatment of eye disease. Originally from Arkansas, Dr. Bartels completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Arkansas and earned her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She went on to a transitional year internship in Virginia and then an ophthalmology residency at Texas Tech, where she received the Outstanding Grand Rounds Award and served as chief resident. After beginning her career in private practice in Arkansas, she chose to relocate to New Hampshire. She is active in professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and Women in Ophthalmology, and enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and exploring New England.

Dr. Maxwell Harley

Ophthalmology

Keene, NH

Dr. Maxwell Harley is a comprehensive ophthalmologist at Dartmouth Health in the Monadnock Region. He enjoys helping patients regain clarity after cataract surgery and prides himself on building meaningful connections through attentive listening and clear guidance. Dr. Harley earned his MD at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, completed a transitional year at Geisinger Medical Center, and finished ophthalmology residency at New York Medical College. His approach blends meticulous surgical technique with straightforward education so patients understand their diagnosis, risks, and choices. From managing dry eye and diabetes-related eye disease to offering cataract surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, he focuses on practical solutions that improve daily life and vision.