Dr. Gersten goes above and beyond for his patients. He is very thorough and thoughtful. I am so…read moreglad I found him and he was accepting new patients. The direct primary care is a great idea. I would highly recommend this practice

From the owner: Comprehensive primary care for the whole family for one low monthly fee. Dr. Oren is accepting new…read morepatients. Call for more information

I have been going here for about two years and Dr. Alvarez is great! However, she is moving to…read moreMercy Primary Care South in the nearby future if you are looking for a female physician at Fore River Family Practice. Dr. Alvarez is very professional, nice, and really listens to your problems and concerns. I can't say for the other doctors there because I've only seen Dr. Alvarez. Kathy, one of many medical assistant at that practice, is so sweet and professional. The front desk staff as a whole are nice, but there's one receptionist that needs to work on her attitude. Every time I've checked in with her, she's just very snippy. Maybe she's having a bad day, but I've checked in with her more than five times so I'm not so sure. However, don't let that deter you because the care there is exceptional and they'll do whatever they can to facilitate your needs. If you are a Mercy patient, sign up with Follow My Health. All you have to do is ask the front desk receptionist to get you signed up. Once you do that, there's an app on your mobile device that is free to download and it's super convenient. I use it to schedule appointments, email my doctor, and update my health history.

From the owner: When you have a health problem, if it's not an emergency, your primary care provider is whom you…read morecall first. He/She is the one you trust and confide in; the one who knows you and your health concerns. And if he/she can't address the problem, Mercy has a wide range of specialists close at hand. Fore River Family Practice Providers: Nena Lundkvist DO, Sarah Alvarez MD, Ameliz Sponseller NP.

Honestly the more often I am seen here the more I love it…read more I recently was suffering from a bronchial flu. Like a hideous combo of bronchitis and the flu. I had been in bed for two days and was due back at work but knew I couldn't make it thru an hour of it so I drove to the hospital. It's early afternoon on a Thursday and they had a 3 hour wait in the ER. Well I was absolutely too sick to sit in a waiting room for 3 hours- and that's just to get to step one. So I got back in my car and called Maine Med family practice and found out that they do have urgent care so I could be seen that day at a designated time just by a different doctor- but one with my records on hand. So much better . Seriously unless it's 3am and I'm in an accident I would ALWAYS prefer to just use my urgent care!! So today I had my physical. I received 3 vaccinations and was totally happy to realize the importance of having a regular doctor at a decent hospital. Going over the paperwork they gave me while there I realized that in the last few months they had amassed my entire medical history. I lived seeing shots I received in 1988. I don't have to remember that my Tetanus was due this year. They reminded me. Maybe it cuz I'm from a big city in California but insurance for me there always meant ER visits or clinic visits. Never this personalized care. They called me to set up the appt for my yearly physical. I didn't have to remember. Gotta love that. One less thing on the calendar to set reminders for.

Helpful, welcoming administrative staff - efficient, trustworthy medical care. Conveniently located…read morethroughout greater Portland; I feel secure; having my healthcare needs within one organization. There are many - Highly sought after providers in the organization - with a vast array of knowledge. My family has been going to Intermed for several decades. I'll never leave.

My sister was a dermatologist at intermed they cut her pay like all doctors . Non doctors did it…read morethey lost the only specialist in the area

This review is for Mainehealth / Southern Maine Healthcare…read more I was seeing a sleep doctor and he decided my sleep issues was do to a past traumatic episode. So he recreated the situation and redid all the things that happened to me. SOOOOOOO now I'm now is counseling which I was told they no longer recreate the episode because it makes the person worse it recreates the whole traumatic episode again So here I am please be very careful seeing sleep doctor in biddeford. I don't wish this on anybody

I don't feel safe here. First they gave me a med that I had a severe allergic reaction to and asked…read moreme to keep taking it, took two weeks to heal from that. Some. Nurses are good, some I wouldn't leave a goldfish to care for. I've been here for three weeks. I've gotten every lab known to man done. They put an IV in only for blood draw because the phlebotomists were missing every time and I was getting stuck 8 times a day. Then they refused to use that IV saying it's against policy. My numbers have not improved, meds have not changed, I'm still sick. Seems like there's a massive lack of communication and I worry about dying here.

I met Dr Stephen Hull many years ago at Mercy for my back. Frankly I HATED THE GUY!! My first…read morename is Diane (this is my user name) he may remember me, if he sees this likely he will. He had a TALKING SCALE! I WAS a very big gal (almost 300 Lbs) Why did I HATE HIM? I felt he was so insulting!! AND WELL the bedside manners, maybe so,, BUT HE WAS NOT WRONG!! It took me MANY years to realize this, but I am so happy I did. Dr Hull took the skeleton he had/has, showed me exactly why my back was hurting so much, due to the excess weight. OH BOY I walked out of there FUMING to myself and the person with me!! BUT HE WAS NOT WRONG and deep down I KNEW THAT!! THANKS to Dr Hull, I am now at 166 lbs. My back RARELY HURTS. It was NOT just weight loss. Dr Hull and I hit heads several times (LOL If he sees this, I am the one who told you to also lose weight that I know your Dr wasn't pleased with your weight gain. I am sure now you may remember me, if you see this) I had been losing weight at this time. He angered me, in so many ways, but HE WAS RIGHT TOO!! Dr.'s now a days have to be so careful on what they say, it's TO BAD they do. Dr Hull upon hearing me saying some exercises were hurting me so much more he DID listen. He had XRays taken and had other exercises given to me. I had moved to Colorado, and am now back in Maine. In Colorado I saw another back Dr, who was able to manipulate my spine so it had straightened out! WOW!! WISH That could be here in Maine. But as the Dr. in Colorado did that, a LOT of what Dr Hull taught me came so much into play. IT does to this very day. Today when the pain hits, I do a few yoga stretches and I AM GOOD TO GO again!! Literally with what I learned from him was to take action and not sit on my butt when the pain hits, thanks to the yoga poses, I'll in 5 mins go from a pain level of 6 down to a 1 and even a 0. If you want a Dr who cares (it may not seem it at times, well it did/didn't to me) I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Hull. Today at 166 LBS, with ALL of the help I've gotten I can again put my leg on the top of my HEAD And I am in my mid 60s! Be ready to work, what you put into it, you'll get out of it. The back pain will not leave without your investing yourself into it. Do the work and improve, go and not do the work, you'll not, it's really UP TO US but, Dr Hull and all the help there can guide you along the way. THANK YOU DR. HULL!! Diane L.

Dr Hull is one of my favorite doctors. I have several specialists and many health conditions, so…read moreI've spent several years building relationships with great physicians. It's Like a family at the Mercy Health Care system and would highly recommend Dr Hull as a pain management specialist. He is constantly trying to find new and innovated ways to treat pain and stays up to date in the world of pharmaceuticals by attending seminars. Professional and caring, with an amazing staff as well! Solid A+!

I have been to this location twice. First, it is very clean & second, the staff is very efficient…read more From registration to seeing my doctor I've never had a long wait; in fact they have exceeded my expectations in wait time. The nurses are through and friendly and my Primary Care Doctor (Dr.Phan) is excellent. He hears out your concerns, includes you in the decision making process of your care and makes you feel at ease about your wellbeing concerns. I HIGHLY recommend him. As long as I'm in Maine this will be the location I will go to for care without hesitation.

Medicare Advantage plans are scams and could leave you with significant medical bills. Please buy a…read moremedigap plan G policy from any insurance company benefits are the same no matter what insurance company you choose. No networks, no prior authorization good all over the country and any medical provider who accepts Medicare will take care of your medical needs and no need for referrals Hope this helps anyone who becomes eligible for Medicare either through disability or age God bless Richard F Davis Windham maine

I am kind of stunned to find such a negative review of this doctor here. Dr. Larson was my doctor…read morefor about 2 years when I was a professor living in Portland and I found her medical care to be excellent. I saw her on at least 5 occasions, and each time, I found her staff professional and pleasant. During examinations, she answered all of my questions thoughtfully, and I found her very personable in her interactions with me. Dr. Larson's style of care I would describe as non-interventionist and holistic: she was not eager to prescribe medications for every little thing, and she asked me a lot of questions not just about specific ailments but about my broader health and well-being. I wish I had written a review before I moved away from Portland since I would remember more specific details, but I truly miss her medical care and expertise. I found her superbly professional and knowledgeable. And this is a more minor issue, but I found the fact that her offices are located in the ground floor of a building that was formerly a large home very comforting. The examination rooms were all properly clinical, certainly, but the rooms had real furniture and were warm and comfortable. In some ways this felt like visiting a traditional family doctor. Medical care has become, if anything, too impersonal and clinical. I really appreciated how Dr. Larson took care to create an environment for her patients that felt more like a welcoming space for her practice. I really can't recommend her highly enough.

I know that everyone has their own tastes when it comes to personal care, but do yourself a favor…read moreand don't use this woman as your doctor. I've had a number of bad doctor experiences over the years, but this was by far the worst. Dr. Larson was recommended to me when I first moved to the Portland area and didn't know where to start when it came to finding a doctor. I've been lucky enough to stay pretty healthy over the past few years, so I didn't have to see her often, but I don't think there was ever a time I walked out of her office thinking 'Wow, I'm so glad this woman is my health care provider.' The straw that broke this camel's back was a recent experience over the 4th of July holiday. I called the office on the 4th (which was a Thursday) and left a message, acknowledging the holiday and asking to please be called ASAP. I did not get a call until the following Wednesday, which is an eternity later when you're sick. The other staff her is generally uninterested and slightly unpleasant, and when I signed up for their online services I started getting spam emails and phone calls. In the time that I used Dr. Larson as my physician, she referred me to an incompetent ENT who retired a few weeks after seeing me (so glad I trusted my gut and got out of there before engaging in procedures that would have needed months of follow up). Maybe we're getting too personal now, but my point is that this was the worst doctor I've ever been to, and people shouldn't have to suffer through mediocre health care, especially when there are awesome doctors out there (and it's not like we don't pay for the visits).

I went here for blood work through quest. But they were great. I arrived super early because I…read morewas already in town (I live over an hour away). At first they informed me it would be a long wait but still checked me in. Then someone else came and told me it would be better if I come back. But I had no where to go. I was like um. I'll wait. I waited an hour. It wasn't bad. And the phlebotomist was amazing. She was kind, gentle, and awesome. I'll be back.

The medical care has been fine but they are so short staffed administratively that they cannot…read moreprovide care. I requested a refill on a prescription two weeks ago. They sent refill to pharmacy but they didn't tell me it needed a prior authorization. When I called last week, they said they had sent it. Today they admitted they did not send it and that they are so back logged that it takes 6-8 weeks for them to submit prior authorizations for routine refill requests. This is a crazy unacceptable detail, and to make it worse they never told me of the delay. When I asked for a phone number to the leadership team, the PA was done within an hour. Previously I had to call / send portal message 4 times for a refill and was then told they were back up and I should call every time I need a refill instead of using the refill line or portal refill. Why can't they hire adequate staff?

All of the staff are great. Everyone does a good job. However much like our country the leadership…read moreis a problem. ALWAYS itemize, read and understand EVERYTHING on your bill from Mercy. If you see a charge with no description do not pay it until they tell you what it is for. Mercy is constantly getting in trouble for double and false billing. My recent bill had $16k for ( ) blank. They also tried to charge me for the work my surgeon did, who already charged me for his service.

My personal experience in the ER, for something that wasn't actually a super emergency, was just…read moreOK. I got in very quickly but was put in a small, closet like room for what seemed like forever. I didn't feel like I was taken very seriously. However, my dad has frequented the ER, and had extended stays, multiple times. Mercy is his hospital of choice. For 1, it's not Maine Med, it's not nearly as busy, the hospital is new, clean and the rooms contain one patient and are super big and cushy. I know my dad ate the baked haddock almost every night and said the food was better than everywhere else he's been and unfortunately he's been to many. The level of care appears to be very good and nurses are attentive to patient needs. My one complaint is how far you have to walk from the entrance to patient rooms, but that's true of any hospital.