Hardy Healthcare Associates

Our Philosophy

Personalized service and care

In an age of managed care where providers generally see a large volume of patients in a day, we at Hardy Healthcare Associates strive to provide personalized service and care to our patients. Dr. Hardy is consistently available so that you do not have to interact with professionals who are unfamiliar to you or your care. In order to provide this high quality personalized service, we have developed a fee-for-service financial policy similar to the legal profession where the professional relationship is not intruded upon by a third party insurance company; our emphasis is on quality care and confidentiality.

Biopsychosocial model of care

Dr. Hardy has had the privilege of training under the distinguished physician and developer of the Biopsychosocial Model, George Engel, M.D. This model has become the primary model today for integrating genetic, environmental, social and emotional influences into a broader consideration of a person’s state of health and well-being.

Interdisciplinary and functional care

We strive to be interdisciplinary, bridging mind and body. In so doing we cross sub-specialties since the functioning of the brain and nervous system are integral to all organ systems. An important example of this is the intimate connection between the immune system and the gastrointestinal system. Accordingly, we have incorporated a functional approach to our practice of medicine and neuropsychiatry. With this approach we pay attention to biochemical individuality and metabolic homeostasis.

Problems solving approach

Problem-solving has become an important aspect of our work as so many patients come to us with problems that have eluded others. We do this not because we are smarter but because we are willing to take the time to think about and research problems. In order to make this possible we have declined participation in managed care programs.


		62 Derby Street, Suite 3 - Hingham, MA 02043 Phone: (781) 740-8300 - Fax: (781) 740-8242
		Our Philosophy Personalized service and care In an age of managed care where providers generally see a large volume of patients in a day, we at Hardy Healthcare Associates strive to provide personalized service and care to our patients. Dr. Hardy is consistently available so that you do not have to interact with professionals who are unfamiliar to you or your care. In order to provide this high quality personalized service, we have developed a fee-for-service financial policy similar to the legal profession where the professional relationship is not intruded upon by a third party insurance company; our emphasis is on quality care and confidentiality. Biopsychosocial model of care Dr. Hardy has had the privilege of training under the distinguished physician and developer of the Biopsychosocial Model, George Engel, M.D. This model has become the primary model today for integrating genetic, environmental, social and emotional influences into a broader consideration of a person’s state of health and well-being. Interdisciplinary and functional care We strive to be interdisciplinary, bridging mind and body. In so doing we cross sub-specialties since the functioning of the brain and nervous system are integral to all organ systems. An important example of this is the intimate connection between the immune system and the gastrointestinal system. Accordingly, we have incorporated a functional approach to our practice of medicine and neuropsychiatry. With this approach we pay attention to biochemical individuality and metabolic homeostasis. Problems solving approach Problem-solving has become an important aspect of our work as so many patients come to us with problems that have eluded others. We do this not because we are smarter but because we are willing to take the time to think about and research problems. In order to make this possible we have declined participation in managed care programs.