Orthopedic Surgeons - Northern Maine Medical Center
Orthopedics • Fort Kent, ME
About
Orthopedic care at Northern Maine Medical Center (Fort Kent, ME) - NMMC is a nonprofit, full-service hospital serving Aroostook County with acute care, mental health, long-term care, and rehab services. - Location: Fort Kent, Maine (HQ at 194 E Main St). Serves multiple nearby communities with five offices in total. - Relevant roles: The facility lists Orthopedic-related roles and specialties (e.g., Surgical Technologist; Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) and operates within the Hospitals and Health Care industry. - Accessibility: Main contact info includes phone (207) 834-3155 and email info@nmmc.org for scheduling or referrals. - Quick context: NMMC emphasizes integrity and quality care as a community hospital; coordinates with several Maine locations for patient access. If you’re specifically seeking an orthopedic surgeon at NMMC, the site summary doesn’t name individual surgeons. Consider calling the main line or checking the hospital’s outpatient/orthopedics department page for physician listings and appointment options.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
194 E Main St, Fort Kent, ME 04743
Phone
207-834-3155
info@nmmc.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals.com (Dr. John A. Leblanc, DO): 4.4 out of 5 average (patients rate him)
- Healthgrades (Dr. John Hallberg, MD): 1.0 star rating (1 review)
- Healthgrades (Northern Maine Medical Center – hospital page): Review mentions “less than 1 star” / negative experience (Not stated in provided snippet)
- Momentary (Northern Maine Medical Center): 4★ overall patient satisfaction rating (126 completed patient surveys)
Patients praise
- Some orthopedic providers have relatively high ratings on doctor-review sites (e.g., Dr. John Leblanc averaging 4.4/5).
- Hospital-level patient satisfaction is reported as 4★ with a high “would definitely recommend” percentage (78%).
- Patient testimonials on the hospital site include positive experiences (example mentions “BEST ER experience”).
Common complaints
- Negative orthopedic surgeon experiences include allegations of poor surgical outcomes and dissatisfaction with care.
- Complaint themes include poor communication/bedside manner and lack of follow-through on requested tests (from doctor reviews).
- A hospital-level review snippet on Healthgrades describes bedside-manners/communication issues and recommends going elsewhere (implied very low rating).
"“My right leg was almost 2" shorter than my left... I dream about what would be, if he hadn't done my surgery.”"
— Vitals.com — Dr. John A. Leblanc, DO review excerpt"“He lied to my face... He has affected 2 1/2 years of my life, so far, with his horrible hip surgical skills.”"
— Vitals.com — Dr. John A. Leblanc, DO review excerpt"“This surgeon lacked bedside manners and had poor communication skills. I would highly recommend going elsewhere. Deserves less than 1 star.”"
— Healthgrades — Northern Maine Medical Center hospital page review excerptSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Aroostook nurses’ strike unnecessary, hospital CEO says — Sep 5, 2025
- Aroostook nurses’ strike unnecessary, hospital CEO says - The County — Sep 5, 2025
- North Shore Health Welcomes Dr. Phillip Thomas from Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth for Monthly Clinics in Grand Marais | North Shore Journal | Two Harbors, Silver Bay & Lake Superior — Jun 18, 2026
- Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth welcomes new doctor to Iron Range - Hometown Focus | Northland news & stories — Oct 23, 2025
- Two surgeons join Pines Health Services - The County — Mar 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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