Katahdin Valley Health Center
Optometry • Houlton, ME
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Katahdin Valley Health Center (KVHC) is a nonprofit primary care organization based in Houlton, Maine, serving the Katahdin region since 1974. KVHC offers comprehensive eye care through its optometry services, along with medical and dental care, pediatrics, behavioral health, physical therapy, pharmacy, and related services. They provide patient assistance, health insurance marketplace access, and prescription assistance. KVHC operates three offices in Maine (Houlton, Ashland, and Patten) and employs about 52 people, with annual revenue around $14.2 million. Contact: 207-538-3700 or 1-866-366-5842.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
KVHC participates in in-network plans with Eyemed, Blue View Vision, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem BCBS (FEP), and some Humana Medicare plans; accepts MaineCare and uninsured patients.
Unknown/null, Sliding Fee Discount Program, uninsured patients accepted, All are welcome
Financing: Unknown/null
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FAQs
What services are included in KVHC Optometry?
Annual eye care, diabetic eye care, glaucoma care, pediatric eye care, contact lens services, optical services, modern ocular imaging, dry eye therapies, and walk-in eye care.
Which KVHC location did you visit today?
Ashland, Brownville, Dover-Foxcroft, Houlton, Lincoln, Millinocket, Patten, Patten South
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 2.0/5.0 (1 review specifically for the center's office in Houlton)
Patients praise
- Some patients report positive, helpful experiences over long-term care
- Accessible multidisciplinary services at one location
Common complaints
- Complaints regarding long waiting times for appointments and pharmacy services
- Some patient reports of staff being unfriendly or condescending behavior
- Reports of inaccurate or incomplete record-keeping
"The treatment was horrible. The doctors and nurses aren't very good people... They were condescending towards me... They keep false, incomplete and inaccurate records."
- Healthgrades review for Katahdin Valley Health Center (Houlton)"Doctors of Katahdin Valley Health Center are willing to listen and help excellent and great service overall."
- Yelp review for Katahdin Valley Health CenterSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- 2 big name chain stores are closing in Houlton - Aug 12, 2025
- 2 big name chain stores are closing in Houlton - Aug 11, 2025
- Maine’s aging population needs expanded access to vision care - Feb 2, 2026
- Mainers shouldn’t have to wait for eye care • Maine Morning Star - Mar 4, 2026
- Local Ophthalmology Practices to Join MaineHealth Family | MaineHealth - Jan 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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