Pediatrics - MDI Hospital
Pediatrics • Bar Harbor, ME • Since 1897 • Multiple primary care practices in Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and Trenton locations
About
Summary: MDI Hospital (Mount Desert Island Health) is a nonprofit, independent healthcare network based in Bar Harbor, Maine, serving Mount Desert Island and surrounding Hancock County communities. Established in 1897, it includes a hospital, health centers, and affiliated services (Birch Bay Village) with a mission to provide compassionate care and strengthen community health. The organization operates 5 U.S. locations, led by President/CEO Christina Maguire, and has a staff of ~124 employees. Services focus on general healthcare, primary care, women's health (including breast health), emergency care, orthopedics, and medical imaging. For pediatrics specifically, the hospital’s pediatric care would be integrated within primary care and emergency services offered across its Bar Harbor facilities and network. Contact: mary.parham@mdihospital.org or media@mdihospital.org.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
Bar Harbor, US
Phone
207-288-5081
patient.advocate@mdihospital.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Leapfrog Group: No pediatric patient experience survey (hospital does not admit pediatric patients or too few pediatric admissions) (Not available for pediatrics (too few pediatric admissions))
- OpenNPI (hospital overall rating): 3 (overall rating)
Patients praise
- Some patients reported positive, compassionate staff experiences and quick/helpful care in reviews about MDI Hospital (not specifically pediatrics).
- MDI Hospital’s official site describes pediatric services for children from birth through college age via primary care practices.
Common complaints
- Reported negative experiences include misdiagnosis/lack of follow-up and long waits in the ER (not specifically pediatrics).
- Leapfrog notes lack of pediatric patient experience survey, suggesting limited/no pediatric admissions for the hospital setting (which complicates pediatric-specific review insights).
"“Went in to ER with severe anemia... can’t believe I was released with no care... Do NOT go here!!!!”"
— Wanderlog – MDI Hospital reviews"“The hack Dr Weiss misdiagnosed my case of shingles which lead to an extreme case and now nerve damage.”"
— MedicalRecords.com – Mount Desert Island Hospital reviews"“This hospital does not admit pediatric patients or had too few pediatric admissions to administer the patient experience survey.”"
— Leapfrog Group – Mount Desert Island Hospital (Bar Harbor, ME)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dick Wolf Gives $10 Million Lead Gift to MDI Hospital’s Building Our Future Campaign - MDI Hospital — Aug 27, 2025
- 'Law & Order' creator Dick Wolf donates $10M to MDI Hospital — Aug 27, 2025
- OB nurse to serve as MDI Hospital's Women's Health Nurse Navigator — Aug 28, 2025
- ‘Law & Order’ producer donates $10M to Bar Harbor hospital — Aug 27, 2025
- MDI Hospital gets $4M gift to help fund major upgrade — Dec 2, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More pediatrics clinics in Bar Harbor
Summary for user query: Medical Services | Bar Harbor, ME - Official Website Bar Harbor - Bar Harbor is a town government site (barharbormaine.gov) offering official town information and services for Bar Harbor, ME. - The site covers local government details, resident services, and community information. It does not appear to be a dedicated medical services portal. - For medical services in Bar Harbor, consider these nearby resources: - Hancock County–Bar Harbor Airport access is mentioned, but not medical specifics. - Local institutions on Mount Desert Island (near Bar Harbor) include medical and research facilities, but not listed on this page. - Use the town hall contact options on the site for directing to medical service providers or emergencies. - If you need specific medical service contacts, you may want to visit the official site’s town services or search for Bar Harbor medical clinics, hospitals, and urgent care in the Bar Harbor/MDI area.
Down East Community Hospital (DECH) is a 25-bed acute care hospital located in Downeast Maine with inpatient and outpatient services. It offers pediatric care as part of its integrated health system, along with medical, surgical, obstetric/gynecologic, emergency, and orthopedic services. DECH provides specialty services not commonly found in a small rural hospital, including orthopedics, urology, ENT, surgical podiatry, and pain management, supported by a strong family practice presence with clinics in Machias, East Machias, Milbridge, and Jonesport. The hospital emphasizes quality, patient safety, and patient satisfaction. Note: The provided address information centers on DECH in Machias (HQ) and does not list a Bar Harbor location. If you’re seeking pediatric care specifically in Bar Harbor, you may want to check nearby facilities or the DECH clinics to confirm if there is a Bar Harbor pediatric site or consider their Machias-area pediatric services.
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