Central Maine Surgical Associates
General Surgery • Machias, ME • Since 1891
About
Summary: Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) is a nonprofit integrated health system based in Lewiston, Maine, founded in 1891. It operates multiple facilities including Central Maine Medical Center (Lewiston), Bridgton Hospital, and Rumford Hospital, serving roughly 400,000 people across central, western, and Midcoast Maine with 600+ physicians and advanced practice professionals across 40+ locations. CMH provides comprehensive services (primary care, cancer, cardiovascular, orthopedics, women’s and children’s health, surgical services) and offers billing, patient relations, advanced care planning, spiritual support, and related services. It is part of Prime Healthcare Foundation and operates LifeFlight of Maine from CMMC. Main headquarters: 300 Main Street, Lewiston, ME.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
12 High Street, Lewiston, ME
Phone
(207) 795-5767
mycharthelp@primehealthcare.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Trauma care (patients transported to Central Maine Medical Center Emergency Department by ambulance or LifeFlight of Maine)
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Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 2.3/5 (83 reviews (for parent organization, Central Maine Healthcare))
Patients praise
- Professional and knowledgeable surgical staff
- Warm and caring bedside manner of specific providers
- Positive outcomes for routine surgical procedures
Common complaints
- Rudeness of staff and doctors
- Poor communication regarding appointments and scheduling
- Long wait times and delays in receiving care
- Concerns regarding quality of care and safety
"I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Central Maine Surgical Associates... She was warm, easy to talk with, and made me feel as comfortable as possible."
— Yelp review of Central Maine Surgical Associates (Lewiston)"I had 3 very unpleasant phone calls with the staff where they were very rude and would just adamantly disagree with anything you’re saying."
— Birdeye review of Central Maine Surgical Associates (Lewiston)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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