Peter Copithorne, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery • Ellsworth, ME
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Dr. Peter Copithorne is an orthopedic surgeon at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth, Maine, offering joint replacement, hip and knee procedures, arthroplasty, and trauma care. He is dual fellowship-trained in arthroplasty and trauma surgery and uses minimally invasive techniques including robotic-assisted surgery. The practice is open Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.
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FAQs
What are the practice hours?
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 5.0 star rating (6 reviews)
- WebMD: 3.5 star rating (6 ratings)
- Vitals: Not provided (4 ratings & reviews)
Patients praise
- some patients report successful outcomes for joint replacement and orthopedic procedures
- noted for significant surgical experience and high procedure volume in specific orthopedic areas
Common complaints
- medical malpractice lawsuit regarding botched hip replacement surgery
- jury found provider and hospital liable for negligent care resulting in permanent physical impairment
- specific complaints regarding failure to read correct X-rays, delayed intervention, and surgical complications including a gap left in the femur
- some patient reviews mention poor experiences with staff and responsiveness
"The nine-person Ellsworth jury found that orthopedic surgeon Peter Copithorne and Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital harmed Mary Shea... by providing negligent medical care, leaving her with permanent physical impairment and $291,000 in medical bills."
- Bangor Daily News"Both his staff and he are the worst I've ever met. After my primary made the referral, I didn't hear anything for two weeks..."
- VitalsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Maine jury awards $750K to woman after surgeon leaves a gap in her femur - Mar 2, 2026
- Maine jury awards $750K to woman after surgeon leaves a gap in her femur - Mar 2, 2026
- Expert testifies Maine patient was billed nearly $300K for botched hip replacement surgery - Worldnews.com - Feb 24, 2026
- American Traveler hiring Travel Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Job in Ellsworth, ME - Jul 2, 2026
- Dr. Trenton Winkel, Orthopedic Surgeon | Reno, NV | WebMD - Dec 26, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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