Pediatric - Down East Community Hospital
Pediatrics • Bar Harbor, ME • Since 1964
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Down East Community Hospital (DECH) is a 25-bed acute care hospital located in Downeast Maine with inpatient and outpatient services. It offers pediatric care as part of its integrated health system, along with medical, surgical, obstetric/gynecologic, emergency, and orthopedic services. DECH provides specialty services not commonly found in a small rural hospital, including orthopedics, urology, ENT, surgical podiatry, and pain management, supported by a strong family practice presence with clinics in Machias, East Machias, Milbridge, and Jonesport. The hospital emphasizes quality, patient safety, and patient satisfaction. Note: The provided address information centers on DECH in Machias (HQ) and does not list a Bar Harbor location.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Not published.
Appointment-based scheduling, Phone call for scheduling
Languages Spoken
Not published.
FAQs
What are the office hours for the Pediatric Office?
Our office hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday by appointment only.
Photos
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Pediatrics specific): 1 star (1 review)
- Birdeye (Hospital aggregate): 3.1 stars (89 reviews)
- Facebook: 76% recommend (44 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some patients report excellent and compassionate care from nurses and surgeons
- Staff described as professional, friendly, and efficient in emergency/surgical situations
- Appreciation for the convenience and local availability of services in a rural setting
Common complaints
- Suspicious billing practices reported regarding well-child checks
- Difficulties with scheduling appointments
- Perceived lack of attentiveness or professionalism in some clinical interactions
- Long wait times and concerns regarding follow-up care
"Now the office is claiming my child hasn’t been seen in over a year even though we were just there a few months ago. This makes me feel like they have very suspicious billing practices at this office."
- Healthgrades (Pediatrics review)"I have to admit that, in the past, she has experienced less than exceptional care there. However, in the last couple of years she has been care for like family. The staff is attentive, the ER doctors are excellent and the new facility is great."
- OpenGovNY (Hospital review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Whiting Woman Left over $207,000 to Down East Community Hospital – Down East Community Hospital - Sep 28, 2025
- MDI Hospital gets $4M gift to help fund major upgrade - Dec 2, 2025
- Two Maine banks chip in on MDI Hospital’s campus improvement project - Aug 14, 2025
- Design Review Board Approves New Illuminated Sign Plans - Apr 15, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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