Down East Family Practice
Family Practice • Machias, ME
Clinic Type
Family Practice
Address
229 Main St, Machias, ME 04654
Phone
2072554567
PHPPRcontactus@providence.org
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating Google and other sources): 3.1 out of 5 stars (89 reviews)
- Healthgrades (specific to Dr. Kristen Barbee): 5.0 out of 5 stars (4 reviews)
- WebMD (specific to Dr. John Gaddis): 4.5 out of 5 stars (5 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and friendly staff in many departments
- Effective surgery outcomes and recovery care
- Accessible and thorough family physicians who are willing to research answers when needed
- Efficient and caring emergency department experiences for some patients
Common complaints
- Perceived unprofessionalism or lack of attentiveness by specific providers
- Concerns regarding diagnostic thoroughness and follow-up care in the emergency setting
"A Special thank you to all the staff at Down East Community hospital. My surgery was about a year ago... everyone went above and beyond!"
— Birdeye Review"I drove 1.5 hours to come to down east community family practice... The doctor's name was Kelly, she played on her phone the entire appointment and looked up my illnesses on a phone app called Pintrest."
— OpenGovNY/Google User Review"My favorite doctor. She knows her stuff and if she doesn't know she will find out. I like her style because she cares!"
— Healthgrades (Dr. Kristen Barbee)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Eastport and St. Croix health centers to merge, add services — Feb 27, 2026
- DEA agents search 2 Down East pharmacies — Feb 19, 2026
- Raymond Howard, MD, Joins MaineHealth Primary Care and Walk-in Care Belfast | MaineHealth — Sep 1, 2025
- Washington County community health centers announce merger | newscentermaine.com — Feb 27, 2026
- Machias pharmacy fined $5K for operating without supervision — Mar 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More family practice clinics in Machias
Summary: Down East Community Hospital (Machias, ME) operates as a nonprofit with its headquarters and primary offices in Machias, Maine. The organization has four US offices listed in Machias (all at or near 11 Hospital Drive, Machias 04654) and is headquartered there. The page notes staffing and revenue figures in a general overview, but the main focus is the location information for its office presence in Machias.
Eastport Health Care, Inc. is a private, patient-centered medical practice serving Maine with medical, dental, and behavioral health services at four offices, including a location in Machias. Key details: - Founded 1978; headquartered in Eastport, ME. - Services: medical, dental, and behavioral health care across locations (including Machias and Calais). - Size: 9 employees; annual revenue ~$22.0M. - Open positions relevant to Machias: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and School-Based Community Health Navigator/CHW. - Contact: main numbers and emails listed on their site; general traffic indicates a small but active local presence. If you’re specifically seeking Machias services, Eastport Health Care's Machias location offers integrated primary care, dental, and behavioral health options as part of their patient-centered model. For exact Machias address and hours,-check their site or contact directly.
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