Northern Light Orthopedics, Presque Isle
Orthopedics • Presque Isle, ME • Since 1912
About
Northern Light AR Gould Hospital (formerly The Aroostook Medical Center) is a nonprofit, acute-care hospital in Presque Isle, Maine, part of the Northern Light Health network. Key details: - Location: Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Maine - Type: Non-profit hospital; private ownership - Beds: 161 total (188? Actually 161 with 89 at AR Gould Memorial Hospital and 72 at Aroostook Health Center) - Services: Comprehensive acute care including orthopedics, cardiology, cancer care, imaging, emergency/Level II trauma, primary and pediatric care, OBGYN, sleep medicine, dialysis, and mental/behavioral health - Emergency: Level II trauma center; has a helipad - Staff: 60+ physicians on active medical staff; 1,000+ employees - History: Opened in 1912; previously known as The Aroostook Medical Center - Contact: 207-768-4000; HQ addresses in Presque Isle (140 Academy Street) - Website: northernlighthealth.org/a-r-gould-hospital If you’re seeking orthopedic care specifically in Presque Isle, Northern Light AR Gould Hospital is the local orthopedic-capable facility within the Northern Light Health network.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
140 Academy Street, Northern Light AR Gould Hospital, #4, Suite 10, Presque Isle, ME 04769-3102
Phone
207-764-3734
foundation@northernlight.org
Opening Hours
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What services are offered?
Orthopedic surgery and related specialties such as sports medicine, foot and ankle surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, hip and knee surgery, orthopedic trauma surgery, podiatry, and related patient care.
What are the hours of operation?
8 am - 4:30 pm
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News & World Report (Northern Light Mayo Hospital/associated orthopedics): 4/5 (11 patient experience ratings)
Patients praise
- Surgical expertise and effective outcomes for specific orthopedic cases
- Patient appreciation for long-term care and quality of life improvement
Common complaints
- Billing and payment disputes, including requirements for full payment before appointments
- Poor communication and lack of responsiveness to patient needs (e.g., call buttons not answered)
- Concerns regarding administrative efficiency, documentation errors, and scheduling issues
- Difficulty in accessing and understanding medical information due to communication barriers (e.g., mask usage)
"This place makes it clear it only cares about money refused to even schedule a mri appointment witch they said was needed without full payment on the spot... no effort to help or listen just dismissed and left to suffer"
— LocalityBiz user review"Dr. O has operated on me twice... He has saved my quality of life both times. I would recommend him unequivocally"
— Healthgrades user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Jury awards $23M to paralyzed Madawaska man, ruling Northern Light Health negligent — Jun 18, 2026
- Presque Isle woman sues Northern Light for negligence in husband’s death - The County — Feb 11, 2026
- Jury awards $23M to paralyzed Madawaska man, ruling Northern Light Health negligent - The County — Jun 23, 2026
- Patients receive enhanced treatments on new linear accelerator - The County — Nov 12, 2025
- Northern Light brings therapy dogs to Presque Isle hospital — Apr 15, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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