Joshua Smestad, PA-C

Josh and staff are wonderful.

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Josh had phenomenal bedside manner. Great personality and professionalism made the experience very enjoyable despite the circumstances surrounding the need for treatment. Any time I started speaking, he would immediately stop typing and turn to face me, giving me his undivided attention. 10/10 experience!

The staff were all professional, friendly and welcoming. Didn't wait long to be seen. Dr. Josh was very knowledgeable and upbeat. Highly recommend this care facility.

I find that all the staff goes out of their way to make sure you know what they're doing and what it means and what it means especially to your position at this point! I also have been connected without side groups for other health care problems as well. I don't feel but I could be afforded any better health care anywhere else. I am completely satisfied and have absolute trust in all the staff!

You people are absolutely super. I'm so lucky to only be 20 minutes from you.

Joshua was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and personable. Thank you!

Josh is great to work with. Very personable and listens to form cohesive plan for care. He's an asset to your staff and I'll be following him wherever he practices medicine.

Josh is such an outstanding and knowledgeable young man and cares for his patients. The two times I have met him he walked me to my car to be sure I made it safely. I bet that is not done by anyone else, thank you Josh.

Dr was very thorough, was my first visit but he went through everything about my health concerns

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Dr. Josh Smestad is awesome! He makes my kids feel safe and comfortable and listens to all of our questions/concerns.

Joshua very kind and caring person. Took his time to explain everything being discussed. I would recommend him as a doctor other people.

Very friendly and professional, I have a great deal of respect for these health care workers

Everyone at Elmwood is awesome to Me.

We're grateful to have Joshua as our doctor. He is knowledgeable, caring, patient, explaining things in a way that is clear and direct. It has been an easy transition, which says a great deal. As I care for my husband, I notice the details. Joshua makes the effort to speak a little louder for ease of hearing so my husband feels included and respected.

I was very pleased with the service. The doctor explained everything. I was very pleased. Thank you.

Great work.

Everyone was so friendly and helpful ! I felt very comfortable with each person that I interacted with . The location was easy to find , plenty of parking and the building was very clean .

Joshua works with me very well. I really like him as a doctor. His staff is really complete and between Joshua and his staff, they really take care of me, really well. Thank you very much for having them on your staff.

Joshua was very helpful and knowledgeable. He listened carefully to my son and me. My son, who isn't easy to impress, was very impressed with Josh and his knowledge. I felt as though Josh was happy to help.

I am a new patient due to an emergency diagnosis but I have been very happy with the care I have received thus far. I have seen two caregivers and they have both been very knowledgeable and attentive.

I really liked Josh! He was very thorough! Very knowledgeable with a great bedside manner! I typically do not like to have male doctors But I felt very comfortable with him.

A very good experience with a very caring staff.

Josh is great.

Very pleased with everything

Nothing every was pretty decent.

It was my first visit with Josh Smestad, I was very impressed! He was very informative and patient, answering all my questions and concerns. Putting in referrals and follow up appointment.

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I had a great experience with Josh. He takes extra initiative and provides great patient care!

I felt that I was heard about my health. I am very happy with the experience that I had, I felt like he really care about my health and would continue to seek what my issue was to help me feel better. I am really grateful.

So very impressed by the service I received.

You have a great group of staff at Elmwood Primary Care.

I was very impressed that when I came in, they were able to get me in to see a provider. Before that, when I called, there was no availability due to schedule for the doctors there, but was glad that the receptionist was able to see that he had had, obviously, a cancellation and was able to get me in, and I was very pleased with that. And for that, I'm very grateful. And what he did for care, obviously it is helping, and I'm very grateful for that. Thank you very much.

Very gentle and friendly staff

Josh cares about his patients and takes the time to listen to you.

Staff were very compassionate and helpful

I thought my experience was very great and I like Josh a lot. Okay.

Ever since Joshua Smestad has taken over my medical care, I tell you what, I've been impressed with him. He calls all the time to touch bases with me, always very nice and takes his time explaining things to me. And I guess I just have to say he's a very good individual and a very good physician's assistant. I wish that Maine General had more people like him. Bye.

I enjoyed my new doctor, Josh. He's very good. Thank you. Goodbye.

I have never felt more comfortable with a provider (Joshua Smestad). Explains info so I understand it. And I can always reach him or staff if I have questions.

I was not rushed through, I was listened to, and I was allowed to participate in healthcare decisions! Iwas very impressed.

It was phenomenal! Josh and Megan are rockstars, they are knowledgeable and seem engaged in their jobs and helping patients like me no matter what the issue is. This level of confidence, respect and honesty towards patients care is amazing and not what we are used to coming from another state. I need to mention the front desk team as they were outstanding as well.

Having a new physician and my first visit was very comfortable. My experience with Josh was very comfortable and felt like I was important . Thank you !

I was very impressed with Joshua. I feel he has my best health needs in hand and is willing to listen and discuss all options with me.

Friendly staff from the time of walking in till I left everyone was helpful

I do appreciate the knowledgeable people that work. There are very friendly and very polite, very professional and knowledgeable.

Very qualified professionals. I feel confident under their care.

Joshua is very nice. Person. Very satisfied with him. Very caring, a great new addition to Elmwood primary care.

Josh and team we're very helpful and caring

Good service

JOSH WAS FANTASTIC. HE REALLY LISTENED TO WHAT I WAS SAYING ABOUT MY CONCERNS. OFFERED FEEDBACK THAT WAS EYE OPENING. THE STAFF MEMBER THAT PREPS FOR JOSH WAS GOOD. AND I FEEL IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE.

They listened to my opinion and what I knew what was wrong with me

Physician assistant Josh whom I am now his patient was very thorough energetic and astute. All are traits Im looking for in a new doctor. He listened to my concerns and his response was always consistent to my needs. So yes I am looking forward to future treatment of my medical needs. Thank you Dr.Josh

My visit with Josh was excellent. He was a very nice young man. The nurses were right on everything. Everything went excellent. And I'd go anytime. And I'd recommend it to anybody.

Josh was great! I was very impressed, and I am looking forward to a long-term care relationship! Thanks for everything and a great experience.

I was very pleased visiting with Josh Sunstead and I did enjoy the care that I got and it was fairly prompt. Thank you.

All good

The team and Josh were fantastic. They let me know everything that was going on and the procedure as well. I would recommend Josh to anybody to do with their skin condition. He is a great resource and very knowledgeable for Elmwood Primary Care fantastic job. I would recommend him for any type of procedure.

My appointment was with Joshua he is fantastic

Staff, providers were exceptional. Testing, plan and follow up all discussed and set. Love this practice!

I was fortunate to hook up with Josia stmead. He was was great. Id like to have him for my Provider. He was aware all of precautions. Did ask me how to direct my treatment. Explained what the best action plan was.

Quick appt. On a short notice..was in and out and get the help I needed..very pleased with the facility

This facility could not provide a better service unless they lived in your home with you! I think that's the best description I can provide that should answer any questions anyone has about the care at this facility. Trust me when I say, I feel like I'm in good hands.

Josh was very thorough and professional.

Josh was a very caring person and provided me with all the medical information I needed. We talked over the situation and he was very gentle while checking .. cleaning..and redressing my wond ... Very pleased with the treatment..

Joshua Smestad PA has a very pleasant personality and is very well-spoken, very professional and shows concern, patience and empathy. It was a welcoming atmosphere from reception through discharge. Hes' very easy to talk to and listens exceptionally well! He's caring, informed, and very trusting.

We are very happy with the care that Joshua Smestad gives to my husband.

most comforting

I felt very well cared for, and grateful to the kind of staff.

Joshua was wonderful. It was my first time seeing him and I was very impressed. I was impressed that he was interested in what I had to say, included me in in my visit, ask some questions, make sure I felt comfortable. I would definitely recommend him. I am very happy with him and very happy with his medical assistant. And I appreciate all of their help and their information and made me feel welcome.

Josh was amazing and very smart. In one visit he picked up on concerns and thoughtfully acted on them. What an amazing provider you got. stellar front desk staff. Their customer service is amazing!

Everything was very good

Joshua is knowledgeable, clear spoken, and sincerely concerned with my health. Best I have worked with in a long time

Everyone was great.

The doctor answered all my questions. Was very helpful with my care in the future. Made sure the I was getting the best care from my other Doctor.

Josh is an amazing person. Asked questions nd listened to what I needed. He also made me part of my cre instead of making decisions himself . I recommend him to anyone needing a real doctor.

Even though this was my first time visiting as a new patient...I was treated like I had been there for years! What a relief it was to find care that I could walk away feeling like I could trust those that I had just seen and I cannot say enough good things about Joshua Smestad...I feel incredibly blessed to have him as my connection to any future medical care I may need!

I told the nurse that they had requested a colonoscopy at my last appointment and no one had reached out to me. She assured me she would go immediately and find out why I hadn't been called yet and if she couldn't get it done before I left would certainly call me and let me know. it's been two days and of course still have not called me so I'm pretty sure that she forgot to do that

It was my first time meeting Dr. Josh - this was a great "meet and greet". I feel very comfortable with Dr. Josh handling my medical care, I know I am in good hands.

Dr. Josh. This young man. Is gonna go Places. He really cares about his patients.

Everyone was fantastic. The place was clean......BUTT the smell of human bodies in the waiting room was not pleasant. I lot of dirty people waiting for service.

The PA who treated me was competent, prepared, and very kind and personable. I had received poor service in the past, but that person has left. I spoke to a nurse when I set up my recent appointment, and she was very helpful.

Joshua was very friendly and caring. The medical assistance did a great job keeping my son calm while getting shots. It was a positive experience. He didn't cry and loved the prizes he got after!

Excellent care very knowledgeable and friendly made me feel better

I'm glad I am, satisfied with the outcome of my visit!

I think Joshua's team is very, very helpful. They give a lot of information to the patients.

I was impressed with the overall experience and the friendliness of the staff

The speed at which they accessed my records from Northern light medical systems to have a full picture of my health problems

Yeah, it was actually a really great experience. It was really fast. It was very professional, but it didn't feel robotic. I only put three on that one about knowing my history because it didn't really come up. So I was like, well, I don't want to just say yes, but yeah, I did. It was it was a good experience. There was no issues. No hitches went off very quickly. And yeah.

First time with the new doctor. Everyone made me feel welcome

Joshua was really cool

Very polite staffing.

Very pleased thank you

Josh actually listened to what I had to say and was very helpful and understanding of my conditions. I am very happy with how my appointment went and look forward to future visits

This was my 1st visit and I have never felt comfortable with a male Dr's unless as a surgeon. But I felt extremely comfortable with Josh as he didn't rush me and I felt a real concern for me. Being the 1st visit they hadn't yet known about all my medical for the reason I gave them that one low score. I'm glad I picked Elmwood and hopefully they can get me on track..

Prior to this appointment, I had a very bad experience with the same issue at another facility a year ago which caused me to have anxiety. Almost a year later my cyst came back, and I was reluctant to schedule an appointment. This time my procedure was done at Elmwood Primary. Joshua, the P.A. and his assistant were amazing. They understood my anxiety and talked me through it, also allowing me to change my mind if I needed more time. Because I trusted them and they both made me feel so safe, I allowed them to do the procedure. The only pain I endured was with the needle for numbing any pain which lasted only a few seconds. Joshua and his assistant were both incredibly meticulous and patient, still talking me down throughout the procedure. I would highly recommend Elmwood Primary and staff.

Joshua was excellent and very professional and caring

Couldn't ask for better.