Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

$$ • Medical Centers

50 Union St, Ellsworth, ME 04605

About Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital is a healthcare facility that consistently provides excellent medical and nursing care to its patients. The staff are always friendly and go the extra mile to ensure the patient's comfort and well-being, not only addressing their medical condition but also helping them adjust to being in the hospital. The hospital's emergency department has received high praise, with patients reporting exceptional care from the physicians and nurses. Dr. Berwick, an ER physician, is commended for his quick diagnosis, excellent advocacy, and referral to a hand surgeon. The ER staff, including Nurse Holly, are described as attentive, competent, and kind, going above and beyond to provide exceptional care. While a few patients have had some issues with feeling judged by certain staff members, the majority of reviews highlight the hospital's professionalism, skill, and compassion. Patients who have been transferred to larger facilities, such as EMMC, have praised the hospital's prompt and appropriate referrals when their conditions required more specialized care. Overall, Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital is highly regarded for its excellent medical care, friendly staff, and commitment to ensuring the best possible experience for its patients.

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  • May 2026

    I was going to give this a one star review after a six hour day in the waiting room at the hospital for severe sinus infection, needing a CAT scan.

    Now I hope I kind of go back to that same x-ray tech. Hubba hubba

  • Mar 2026

    Maine hospitals have been and are struggling now and I don’t have the inside scoop as to what the problems are. My recent experience and the resulting billing mistakes have made me even more determined to avoid hospitals and to take care of myself as well as I possibly can.

  • Sep 2025

    I went to a clinic in Belfast on a Friday and received the wrong diagnosis. I didn't go to Northern Light because I heard some negative things about the care. A huge mistake.
    The following Wednesday 08/19/2025, I went to the ER in Ellsworth and received the best medical and nursing care!!! Dr. Berwick was the ER physician. He quickly made the diagnosis of flexor tenosynovitis and made a referral to a hand surgeon, Dr. Pruchnic in Bangor. (Dr. Pruchnic told me that Dr. Berwick was a great advocate for me and an excellent diagnostician.)
    I was in the ER all night because the plan was to transfer me directly to the Northern Light OR in the morning. Dr. Berwick...read full review

Hours

Monday: Open 24 hoursTuesday: Open 24 hoursWednesday: Open 24 hoursThursday: Open 24 hoursFriday: Open 24 hoursSaturday: Open 24 hoursSunday: Open 24 hours