Medical Services | Bar Harbor, ME - Official Website
General Surgery • Bar Harbor, ME • Since 1763
About
Summary tailored to your query: Medical services in Bar Harbor, ME - Bar Harbor is a municipal government agency and town in Hancock County, Maine. The official Bar Harbor website (barharbormaine.gov) provides town hall services, community information, and links to local government resources. - The town hosts medical-related institutions indirectly through its community and research presence (e.g., Mount Desert Island, College of the Atlantic, Jackson Laboratory, MDI Biological Laboratory) but the site does not specify a dedicated medical services department. - For direct medical services, residents typically use local healthcare providers in Bar Harbor and surrounding Hancock County, with access via Maine Route 3 and nearby facilities on Mount Desert Island. The town is adjacent to healthcare options in Ellsworth and other neighboring towns. - Key contact: Bar Harbor Town Hall and government offices via the official site; phone numbers listed on the site include 207-288-4098 and 1-207-288-1026.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
93 COTTAGE ST, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609, US
Phone
207-288-4098
ambagent@barharbormaine.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades / CMS HCAHPS Survey Data: 84% to 94% of patients would recommend the hospital; 5/5 summary star rating reported in some CMS data (155 completed surveys for one reporting period)
- Healthgrades: 2.8/5 (Dr. Brian Caine) (5 ratings)
- Birdeye: 5/5 (1 review)
Patients praise
- many reports of professional, kind, and compassionate care from nursing and medical staff
- high patient recommendation rates for the primary hospital facility
- positive experiences with efficient emergency care in some instances
- appreciation for providers who listen and take time with patients
Common complaints
- instances of perceived misdiagnosis or lack of follow-up care
- reports of long wait times in the emergency department
- occasional complaints about staff communication and bedside manner
- some patients feeling dismissed or unheard regarding symptoms
"The nursing staff from the emergency room through her whole visit were so kind, so effective, and helped her get better every day. I can not thank the whole hospital team enough."
— Wanderlog review"I injured my wrist and was in severe pain but I had to wait for 2 hours in ER for someone to come and ask if i was doing okay or not... So much disappointed with the service."
— MedicalRecords.com review"In an age when so many medical professionals have their eyes on the clock and hand on the doorknob, it felt like a... rare treat to meet a knowledgeable healer who listens, cares, and is accessible."
— Vitals review (Dr. Reznik)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- New Helipad Opens in Bar Harbor to Support Medevac Operations | LifeFlight of Maine — Oct 2, 2025
- Bar Harbor Fire Dept: Cardiac Arrest Success Rate Soars — Jun 9, 2026
- MDI Hospital gets $4M gift to help fund major upgrade — Dec 2, 2025
- Bar Harbor Fire Department Secures Funding for New Ambulance — Feb 12, 2026
- Mount Desert EMS Adjusts to New Federal Drug Regulations — Jun 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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