Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute (CMHVI) brings skilled medical specialists and innovative treatments to the people of central Maine and beyond, including rural areas whose residents previously had limited access to high-quality care. We provide a wide array of services ranging from conservative medical care and rehabilitation to surgery for common, and sometimes complex, heart and vascular conditions. We also focus heavily on educating our community and preventing disease before it develops.
Our cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, and other skilled professionals provide specialty care to inpatients at CMHVI and Central Maine Medical Center. Outpatient care is delivered from CMHVI’s Lewiston offices and at other locations throughout central and western Maine.
We are also committed to preventing stroke and providing rapid, appropriate treatment to stop or mitigate its debilitating effects. Recognized by The American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain.
Meet our providers
Ralph’s story
“Ralph and his wife were driving home on a January day when he began sweating profusely and felt sick to his stomach. Ralph sped up and crossed into the opposite lane. “Debbie started to holler for me to slow down and that was the last thing I heard before passing out,” Read More…