MaineHealth Pediatrics
Pediatrics • Portland, ME
About
MaineHealth Pediatrics in Portland - Overview: MaineHealth is the nonprofit health system; Maine Medical Center (MMC) is its flagship teaching hospital in Portland, Maine. MMC hosts MaineHealth’s pediatric services through the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital. - Location: Primary pediatric services based in Portland, Maine (HQ listed at Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102). - Services focus: Pediatric care via Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, with a broad array of pediatric specialties and a partnership with Tufts University School of Medicine for medical education and research. - Employment and scope: MMC is the largest hospital in northern New England with extensive nursing, medical, and research programs; MMC serves as a major regional referral center for children and families. - Notable context: MMC has Magnet status for nursing excellence and supports professional growth for clinicians, including education, scholarships, and leadership development.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
1577 Congress St. FL 1, Portland, ME 04102
Phone
207-662-1442
michelle.jura@mainehealth.org
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am - noon
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What are the weekend appointment options?
Weekend appointments are available only at MaineHealth Pediatrics South Portland, 75B John Roberts Rd. UNIT 8B, South Portland, Maine 04106.
What are the clinic hours for this location?
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am - noon.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.6 out of 5 stars (11 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly regarded providers and clinical staff
- Attentive and compassionate bedside manner reported for individual practitioners
- Positive and friendly front desk interactions reported at specific locations
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments and long wait times for visits
- Frustration with rigid office policies (e.g., COVID testing requirements before in-person sick visits)
- Concerns regarding management, customer service, and a focus on billing over patient care
"Wonderful office, staff and providers. We cannot speak highly enough of Dr. Blumenthal and, of course, Sue."
— Birdeye user review"The pediatric office policies as of late I found to be … well … nonsensical for a place supposed to take my children for continuity of care, well or sick."
— Letter to the editor, Portland Press HeraldSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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