Gastroenterology | MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
Gastroenterology • Biddeford, ME • 1 (Biddeford) locations
About
Summary: - The MaineHealth Maine Medical Center is a nonprofit, flagship hospital affiliated with MaineHealth, serving northern New England from its Portland, Maine base. It is the state’s largest medical center with Magnet-status nursing excellence, a medical school partnership via Tufts University School of Medicine, and a dedicated research arm (Maine Medical Center Research Institute). - It operates as both a community hospital and referral center with extensive services, including gastroenterology, though the provided details emphasize broader hospital/resource strengths rather than specific providers in Biddeford. - Key facts: Located in Portland, ME; 637 beds; 7,000+ employees; part of MaineHealth; affiliated with Tufts for medical education; significant research activity; nonprofit status; contact: main line 207-662-0111.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
9 Healthcare Dr Ste 202 Biddeford, ME 04005-9449
Phone
207-283-1427
clinicalethics@mainehealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
—
Languages Spoken
—
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Google): 3.4/5 stars (5 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Richard J. Saad): 4.1/5 stars (8 ratings (3 written reviews))
- US News (Dr. John Walker): 5/5 stars (35 reviews)
Patients praise
- Praise for helpful, compassionate, and knowledgeable nursing/support staff
- Recognition of providers who are thorough and professional
- Appreciation for administrative support in resolving insurance or medication issues
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding long wait times for appointments and follow-ups
- Reports of dismissive or inconsistent bedside manner from some providers
- Frustration over feeling unheard regarding chronic or complex GI conditions
"The staff are top notch and bed side manner skills are outstanding!! Shout out to nurse Wendy...such a kind woman with lots of knowledge, compassion, and patience."
— Birdeye (MaineHealth Gastroenterology - Biddeford)"Don’t bother. I waited months during a severe gastric flair. When I finally got in I was told to “bulk fiber.” I have severe motility issue... I’m so sick of being told I have IBS when I don’t fit the clinical diagnostic."
— Birdeye (MaineHealth Gastroenterology - Biddeford)"The first time that I saw Dr. Saad, he was professional and kind and made an accurate diagnosis. When it came to my follow-up visit with him, he seemed like a different person... I waited over an hour in the room for him and when he walked in, he was immediately irritated and acted as if I shouldn't be there to see him."
— Vitals (Dr. Richard J. Saad)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Maine Technology Institute Awards MaineHealth $2M to Open State’s First Clinical Research Unit | MaineHealth — May 1, 2026
- MaineHealth to open space at Biddeford hospital for research trials — May 7, 2026
- MaineHealth to open space at Biddeford hospital for research trials — May 7, 2026
- MaineHealth to open space at Biddeford hospital for research trials — May 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
Comparing your options?
See other gastroenterology clinics in Biddeford, or search the full directory by insurance, ratings, and more.