Central Maine Healthcare
Where You are the Center
The Manchester Care Center We recently changed our location and name from Augusta Internal Medicine to Manchester Care Center.
At this new location, we are offering on-site lab services Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in addition to our regular services.
Years ago, when Cheryl was sick with cold symptoms that wouldn’t go away, she wasn’t sure where to turn, so she called CMMC primary care. She was quickly seen by a local practice and received care from Dr. Michael Stadnicki.
“My husband and I are both patients of Dr. Stadnicki now, and we truly feel at home in this practice,” says Cheryl. “Our appointments never feel rushed, and our input is always valued. We are comforted by the fact that he has taken time over the years to get to know us. He treats each of us like a whole person. Dr. Stadnicki and the practice is well-connected to the specialists at Central Maine Medical Center, which gives us peace of mind for any medical issues we may face in the future.”
Primary care is your first line of defense against day-to-day illnesses and chronic conditions. Think of it like an ongoing maintenance program for your body and your health – the same way you think of spring cleaning for your home or oil changes for your car.
At Central Maine Healthcare, we make primary care easy and accessible to community members like you. We believe in providing compassionate, quality care from board-certified practitioners you can trust. Whether you have the flu, your child has an ear infection, or your parent needs help managing ongoing pain, we’ve got you covered.
Many of our providers live right in the Lewiston, Bridgton, Rumford, Topsham and surrounding areas we serve. As your neighbor, we have a personal interest in your well-being and that of our community.
If your primary care provider determines you need an evaluation by specialist like a cardiologist or neurologist, they can refer you to one within our integrated health system. This streamlines your treatment, adds convenience and ease to your appointments and ensures you receive the same high-quality care at every step.
Central Maine Healthcare has many primary care providers who are DOs, or Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine. DOs focus on prevention by gaining a deeper understanding of your lifestyle and environment, rather than just treating your symptoms. DOs are trained to promote the body’s natural tendency toward health and self-healing. We practice according to the latest science and use the latest technology. But we also consider options to complement pharmaceuticals and surgery. We have additional training in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and use this tool to help diagnose, treat and prevent illness and injury. This is form of manual, or hands-on therapy that helps patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as neck, back and hip pain to name a few.
Most of our providers are accepting new patients and offer extended evening and weekend hours, as well as telehealth services.
“Years ago, when Cheryl was sick with cold symptoms that wouldn’t go away, she wasn’t sure where to turn, so she called CMMC primary care. She was quickly seen by a local practice and received care from Dr. Michael Stadnicki.” Read More…
Compassionate, quality care begins with Central Maine Healthcare’s internal medicine providers. As internists, we help prevent, diagnose and treat a full range of medical concerns for adults 18 and older, from the common to the most complex.
Our internal medicine teams have won three blue ribbons from the Healthcare Purchaser Alliance of Maine for providing higher standards of care. That starts by treating the whole you —physical, emotional and spiritual —while working closely with specialists as needed to ensure you receive the best and most complete care available.
Wherever you are in your life, CMH internal medicine providers are here to promote your good health. Just some of our specialties include:
We understand what it takes to keep women well. Our specialized services include well-woman visits, pelvic and breast exams, counseling for hormonal and menopausal issues, Pap smears, routine gynecological care and healthy support for your busy life.
We provide the full spectrum of men’s health care, including the prevention and treatment of diabetes, high-blood pressure and cholesterol disorders, as well as fitness and dietary counseling, annual physicals, prostate care, testosterone replacement and more.
Some surgical procedures are so minor they can be done right in the office. Whether it’s the incision of an abscess, joint injections or stitches for a small laceration, our internists specialize in performing these procedures quickly and expertly — without anesthesia or a hospital stay.
From the flu to strep throat, acute illnesses are one of the most common reasons people see our internists. We can provide you with treatment instructions and/or antibiotics, so you can regain your health as soon as possible.
Considered the best screening method for colon cancer, colonoscopies allow internists to see inside the colon, identify risky polyps and remove them. A biopsy of the removed polyp can confirm whether the polyp is cancerous and prevent the disease from spreading.
Bridgton Hospital
25 Hospital Drive
Bridgton, ME
207-647-3456
Central Maine Internal Medicine – Lewiston
12 High Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
207-795-5700
Rumford Hospital
420 Franklin Street
Rumford, Maine
207-369-1099
Families make up a huge part of our community and the Central Maine Healthcare patient base. Every day, countless mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, grandfathers and grandmothers walk through our doors looking for medical care they can depend on. And every day, our compassionate providers, nurses and support staff make it their mission to provide the very best care possible.
CMH promises to always look after your family, whether you need an immunization once a year or condition management that requires treatment every week. We’re here to listen, lean on and provide everything you need to keep you and your loved ones well.
It’s important to be proactive about your health at any age. Our family providers offer routine check-ups, wellness exams and physicals, plus important screenings to prevent or catch conditions before they become serious.
Whether you or a loved one is dealing with asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure or another persistent issue, we’ll work with you to create a personalized treatment plan and, if needed, coordinate care with specialists. We also place special focus on self-care strategies to help you manage your condition with confidence.
The switch of seasons brings new opportunities for family time, along with unwanted issues that can spoil the fun. We provide immunizations to help protect you and your loved ones from the flu, plus allergy relief and more support to keep you healthy year-round.
To get immediate help from a nurse during office hours, some of our locations have special numbers you can call. Check the individual family practices below to see if your nearest practice participates in this helpful service.
So, how do you make the right choice for you and your family? Use the information below to make your decision with confidence.
A primary care provider (PCP) is a health care practitioner who sees people with common medical problems. The PCP will be a doctor, physician assistant or a nurse practitioner. Your PCP is often involved in your care for a long time, so it’s important to choose someone you feel comfortable partnering with.
A PCP is your main health care provider in non-emergency situations, and available to:
Primary care is most often provided in an outpatient setting. However, if you are admitted to the hospital, your PCP may assist in or direct your care.
Having a PCP can give you a trusting, ongoing relationship with one medical professional over time. At Central Maine Healthcare, those relationships are the foundation of our care, and we offer several different types of PCPs to meet your needs: