Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
8% lower than the national average
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a medical facility located in Bangor, ME. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ and Joint Replacement Excellence Award™.
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Valve Surgery
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™
2024
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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Carotid Procedures
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Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experienceNorthern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
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Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Popo Dec 02 2023
Review for Dr. Tsismenakis
I have severe problems with my feet. I have been treated by numerous doctors in several states. Dr. Benoit was the first doctor who was actually able to help me. He is pleasant, knowledgeable, kind, and very competent. You can't go wrong with him.
Liz Dec 02 2023
Review for Dr. Benoit Jr
Dr. Churchill was kind and patient. Very thorough and knowledgeable. Instills trust as a physician.
Michael Spencer Mills Nov 29 2023
Review for Dr. Churchill
Dr. Trubey was very friendly, kind and explained everything I needed to understand. I would definitely go back to see him if I needed to.
Nov 28 2023
Review for Dr. Trubey
Location
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center located?
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is located at 489 State St, Bangor, ME 04401. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ and Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center highly rated with patients?
61% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center profile..
How does Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr Tony is very grounded and personable. I always look forward to seeing him. He changed my outlook on life with the surgery he performed on me. I am excited about every day now.