Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
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™.
Patient Experience Rating
4% lower than the national average
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
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Valve Surgery
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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).
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National Average
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors 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
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
National Average
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
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Tsismenakis
Dr Swarup saw me for my lymphoma. And it’s been a year since I had a bone marrow transplant and I am doing well. He is very caring.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Swarup
The kindness of physician and MA. And I didn’t feel rushed. Sense everyone in the office really care.
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Santhyadka
I have been a patient of Dr. Ronco's for 20 plus yrs. During this time, he has always taken care to see to it my needs, both medical and mental health have been met. I have had some acute issues, and each time my care has transitioned to in-hospital providers quickly and smoothly. He is a very...
Apr 20 2025
Review for Dr. Ronco II
Very good visit. Dr. Is always good at answering my questions and helping with how to manage my issues.
Apr 20 2025
Review for Dr. Lundquist
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 12 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?
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Very personable and answered all my questions. Looking forward to feeling better after surgery.