Contact Dr Peter Copithorne | Joint Replacement Ellsworth ...
Orthopedic Surgery • Ellsworth, ME
Clinic Type
Orthopedic Surgery
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Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital, 50 Union Street, Ellsworth, ME 04614
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Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
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What are the practice hours?
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 5.0 star rating (6 reviews)
- WebMD: 3.5 star rating (6 ratings)
- Vitals: Not provided (4 ratings & reviews)
Patients praise
- some patients report successful outcomes for joint replacement and orthopedic procedures
- noted for significant surgical experience and high procedure volume in specific orthopedic areas
Common complaints
- medical malpractice lawsuit regarding botched hip replacement surgery
- jury found provider and hospital liable for negligent care resulting in permanent physical impairment
- specific complaints regarding failure to read correct X-rays, delayed intervention, and surgical complications including a gap left in the femur
- some patient reviews mention poor experiences with staff and responsiveness
"The nine-person Ellsworth jury found that orthopedic surgeon Peter Copithorne and Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital harmed Mary Shea... by providing negligent medical care, leaving her with permanent physical impairment and $291,000 in medical bills."
— Bangor Daily News"Both his staff and he are the worst I've ever met. After my primary made the referral, I didn't hear anything for two weeks..."
— VitalsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Maine jury awards $750K to woman after surgeon leaves a gap in her femur — Mar 2, 2026
- Maine jury awards $750K to woman after surgeon leaves a gap in her femur — Mar 2, 2026
- Expert testifies Maine patient was billed nearly $300K for botched hip replacement surgery - Worldnews.com — Feb 24, 2026
- American Traveler hiring Travel Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Job in Ellsworth, ME — Jul 2, 2026
- Dr. Trenton Winkel, Orthopedic Surgeon | Reno, NV | WebMD — Dec 26, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More orthopedic surgery clinics in Ellsworth
Northern Light orthopedics in Ellsworth: The provided content does not specify an Ellsworth-based orthopedic clinic within Northern Light Health. Northern Light Health is a Maine nonprofit health system (founded 1983, headquartered in Brewer) with 9 member hospitals, 37 primary care locations, and over 12,000 employees across Maine. It offers broad services including orthopedic care among other specialties, but there is no explicit listing for an Ellsworth location or the entity “Northern Light Orthopedics” in Ellsworth. If you need Ellsworth specifically, I recommended checking the Northern Light Health site or contacting their offices for the exact orthopedic clinic location in Ellsworth.
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