25 of the Best Neurologists Near Me in Bangor, ME
Neurology • Bangor, ME
Clinic Type
Neurology
Address
498 Essex St Ste 105, Bangor, ME
Phone
207-947-0558
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals and WebMD Care (Dr. Markos Poulopoulos): 4.8 to 5.0 out of 5 (16 ratings)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Tarek Wazzan): 3.5 out of 5 (5 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Scott D. Shulman): 3.6 out of 5 (3 ratings)
- RateMDs (Dr. Sally E. Kirkpatrick): 5.0 out of 5 (1 rating)
- Medical News Today (Dr. Carrie Downey): 5.0 out of 5 (1 rating)
Patients praise
- Highly knowledgeable and expert care in complex neurological conditions
- Excellent bedside manner and effective communication reported by many patients
- Thorough diagnostic approaches and successful treatment plans for chronic conditions like Parkinson's, seizures, and spinal issues
- Patients expressed trust and gratitude for finding effective care after seeking multiple opinions elsewhere
Common complaints
- Some patients reported issues with long wait times
- A minority of patient feedback included concerns about dismissive bedside manner or lack of thoroughness in specific cases
- Frustrations with administrative handling of patient concerns by the hospital system
"The best I've had the pleasure of working with concerning my fathers Parkinson's. We Travel almost 2 hours just to get there after seeing what central maine has to offer. Very knowledgeable, compassionate and truly seems to care about the wellbeing of his patients."
— Vitals (Dr. Markos Poulopoulos)"Dr Swartzbaugh is the best Doctor I have ever gone to. She is thorough she listens to me. She’s great at getting back to her patients. I have been her patient for 14 years she has done several surgeries on me. We are very lucky to have her here in Bangor."
— Vitals (Dr. Joanna R. Swartzbaugh)"If you are a woman with any real health concern at all, stay far, far away from Dr. Poulopoulos and Northern Light in general."
— WebMD Care (Dr. Markos Poulopoulos)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- June is Migraine Awareness Month: tips from Northern Light Neurology | Local News | foxbangor.com — Jun 29, 2026
- Find Healthcare Providers: Compare Care Near You | Medicare — May 13, 2026
- Health care cannot be only for a privileged few — Nov 19, 2025
- Dr. Yvo Andres Rodriguez Linares, MD - Dover, NH - Neurology — May 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More neurology clinics in Bangor
Northern Light Neurology in Bangor is part of the Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center system. The center is a nonprofit, private medical facility based in Bangor, Maine, with a focus on patient care, clinical quality, cardiovascular care, and patient safety. It operates a large network of physicians (over 450) and provides primary-care, specialty, and intensive services, including level II trauma care, across central, eastern, and northern Maine. The organization emphasizes quality healthcare and community commitment, with the Bangor campus serving as a primary hub. Key contact: 207-973-7000. The facility is headquartered at 489 State Street, Bangor, ME.
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