Dr. John Erkkinen, MD
Dr. John Erkkinen, MD is a gastroenterologist in Portland, ME and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as York Hospital and Lincolnhealth-Miles Campus & Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
Portland Gastroenterology Ctr
161 Marginal Way Portland, ME 04101Make an Appointment
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Erkkinen is affiliated with Lincolnhealth-Miles Campus & Hospital Damariscotta, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Erkkinen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Erkkinen specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
- Hospital Satisfaction
- Low Wait TimesPatients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Erkkinen's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Erkkinen
| 5 star | 83% | 83% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 8% | 8% |
| 1 star | 8% | 8% |
Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Erkkinen to family and friends is 4.4166665 out of 5
About Me
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Dr. John Erkkinen, MD is a gastroenterologist in Portland, ME and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as York Hospital and Lincolnhealth-Miles Campus & Hospital. He is accepting new patients.Gastroenterology
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Harvard Medical School
Medical School, 1974
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Portland Gastroenterology Ctr
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
85%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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