Central Maine Healthcare

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Internal Medicine

Meet Our Internal Medicine Providers

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.

Expert Care for Every Adult

Wherever you are in your life, CMH internal medicine providers are here to promote your good health. Just some of our specialties include:

Women’s Health

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.

Men’s Health

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.

Minor surgical procedures

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.

Common illnesses

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.

Routine and diagnostic colonoscopies

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.

Locations

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

Family Medicine

A Promise – from Our Family to Yours

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.

Our Family Medicine Services

Preventive Health

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.

Personalized Treatment for Chronic Conditions

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.

Seasonal Support

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.

Telephone RN Triage Services

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.

Other family focused specialties include:

  • Behavioral health services
  • Care for all types of infections
  • In-office or nearby diagnostic services, including lab work, vision and hearing screenings, blood pressure monitoring and other comprehensive tests.

Meet Our Primary Care Providers

How to choose a Primary Care Provider

So, how do you make the right choice for you and your family? Use the information below to make your decision with confidence.

What is a Primary Care Provider?

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:

  • Provide annual wellness visits and routine check-ups
  • Provide preventive care and guide healthy lifestyle choices
  • Identify and treat common medical conditions
  • Make referrals to medical specialists when necessary

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.

Types of PCPs

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:

  • Family Medicine: Family medicine provides primary care for patients of all ages – adults, children and seniors. It includes immunizations and sick visits.
  • Internal Medicine: Internal medicine is only applicable to adults ages 18 and older. Internal medicine includes gynecological exams, minor in-office surgeries and acute illnesses.
  • Pediatrics: Pediatrics serves infants, children and young adults ages 0-21. Among the services available are developmental screenings and special, child-friendly treatment for acute illnesses.
  • Senior Health: Primary care providers can help senior patients effectively manage chronic conditions like diabetes, arthritis and hypertension, as well as prostate and sleep disorders.

Meet Our Primary Care Providers