Surgical Services - Caribou, ME
Surgical Services • Caribou, ME • Since 1924
About
Cary Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital and emergency care provider based in Caribou, Maine (HQ: 163 Van Buren Road). Founded in 1924, it offers comprehensive surgical services as part of its broad care offerings, which include maternity, pediatrics, orthopedics, urology, radiology, rehabilitation, and more. The center operates five U.S. offices, with the Caribou location serving as the main campus. It employs about 108 staff and generates roughly $24.6 million in annual revenue. Contact: (207) 498-3111.
Clinic Type
Surgical Services
Address
Main floor, Cary Medical Center, 163 Summer Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Phone
(207) 498-3111
info@mainechna.org
Opening Hours
Monday–Friday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM for scheduled surgeries; on-call 24 hours for emergencies
Emergency Care
Yes (on-call 24 hours for emergency surgeries)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours of service for scheduled surgeries?
Scheduled surgeries are performed Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The surgical staff is on-call 24 hours every day for emergency surgeries.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vivian Health: 4.0 out of 5 stars (7 reviews (from travel healthcare platform))
- Healthgrades: 69-73% patient recommendation rate (N/A (aggregated rating))
- U.S. News & World Report: 4 stars out of 5 (N/A (aggregated rating))
Patients praise
- attentive, compassionate, and professional staff reported in surgical and emergency settings
- strong focus on patient-centered care and personalized attention for families
- high institutional safety culture ratings from organizations like Leapfrog Group
- some patients highly satisfied with surgical outcomes and follow-up care
Common complaints
- reports of lack of compassion or poor bedside manner with specific providers
- concerns regarding misdiagnosis or missed warning signs in clinical care
- some patient feedback regarding long wait times or communication issues with medical staff
- clinical quality metrics on some hospital review platforms occasionally falling below national averages
"The staff in one day surgery is absolutely amazing. I was very thankful for my team of nurses, doctors and right down to the secretary that checked me in. You all were so amazing, friendly and professional."
— Cary Medical Center Patient Testimonial"I have dealt with Dr. Bawa on more than one occasion and she is nothing short of amazing! She takes her time with you, answers all of your questions and is very good at calming your fears."
— Healthgrades Provider Review"She has absolutely no compassion."
— Healthgrades Provider ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Two surgeons join Pines Health Services - The County — Mar 17, 2026
- Patients receive enhanced treatments on new linear accelerator - The County — Nov 12, 2025
- Linear Accelerator for radiation treatment to be replaced - The County — Aug 5, 2025
- Pines Health Services welcomes Curran to Presque Isle Health Center - The County — Jan 22, 2026
- AR Gould Hospital halts radiation therapy during LINAC upgrade — Jul 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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