Orthopedics and Podiatry
At Northern Light Orthopedics, we want to know how you really are, and our empathetic approach to orthopedic health reflects this. Throughout our nine locations in Maine, our comprehensive team of orthopedic surgeons, musculoskeletal physicians and podiatrists are ready to be your partner in healthcare, because you are the most important member of your healthcare team. Our Eastern Maine Medical Center and Mercy locations are designated as Joint Centers of Excellence by the Joint Commission offering evidenced based, high-quality care and efforts to achieve the best patient outcomes for Mainers.
No matter if it’s a hip, knee, shoulder, wrist, foot, or ankle that’s been troubling you, Northern Light Orthopedics uses the latest techniques and technology to ensure excellent care for adult and pediatric orthopedic needs. From diagnosis to treatment, our board-certified, fellowship-trained providers’ depth and expertise result in excellent care that’s close to home.
Services Provided
- Hip and Knee – Hip and knee problems know no age limits. Our orthopedics centers provide outstanding care for adults and children including non-surgical treatments, treating medical conditions such as arthritis, hip and knee injuries, joint replacement surgery, ACL or meniscus injuries, and cartilage problems.
- Elbow and Shoulder – We offer the most advanced techniques in shoulder and elbow surgery while providing compassionate care in a patient-centered environment.
- Foot and Ankle – When life slows you down, our comprehensive practice can take care of your foot and ankle needs, from arthritis to Achilles injuries to bunions.
- Sports Health – Northern Light Sports Health experts are an invaluable resource for sports-related health issues and injuries, from diagnosis to treatment and even prevention.
- Orthopedic Trauma – Northern Light Orthopedic Trauma Team provides complete care for all trauma and injuries from the pediatric patient falling on the playground to the multiply injured patient involved in a snowmobile injury.
- Pediatric Orthopedics – Northern Light Pediatric Orthopedics provide full service for all pediatric orthopedic conditions. From the neonate with hip dysplasia to the adolescent with idiopathic scoliosis, our pediatric orthopedic team is here to help.
- Orthopedic Oncology – Northern Light Orthopedic Oncology can evaluate any musculoskeletal oncologic condition and provide treatment guidance. Some surgical conditions can be treated with our NL orthopedic surgeons and some conditions will be treated in partnership with our Boston orthopedic oncologic colleagues.
- Joint Replacement – Northern Light Orthopedics’ comprehensive total joint replacement program provides you with high-quality, outpatient surgery that exceeds national standards, including minimally invasive surgery and revision surgery in several regions throughout the state.
- Hand Surgery – Northern Light hand surgery experts are an invaluable resource for all hand issues and injuries, from diagnosis to treatment. We provide coordinated hand care with our plastic surgery and general surgery hand surgeons.
Northern Light Orthopedics will coordinate your personalized therapy that helps you heal for a healthy life.
Care That’s Connected
Our connected system means that you can expect coordinated, seamless care no matter where you are. All our specialists can access your medical records, so your treatment information will follow you wherever you go. You can also use our patient portal, MyNorthernLightHealth, to manage your health and wellness on the go. Request in-person or virtual appointments, send messages to your healthcare team, and conduct telehealth visits anywhere you have an internet connection. Mention it to your orthopedist during your visit, contact their office, or sign up at mynorthernlighthealth.org.
Finding Care
Getting you back to your life is our life’s work. Find the orthopedic or podiatry provider for your health needs and goals to help set you on your wellness journey.