Persis E. Hope

Persis E. Hope, FNP-C, RNC

Patient Rating
4.7 out of 5 (86 Ratings, 33 Comments)
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Profile

Gender:
Female

Specialty:

Functional Medicine

Areas of Interest

Persis Hope, FNP-C, RNC, is a functional medicine specialist who sees patients by referral at Maine Dartmouth Collaborative Care Center in Augusta. She worked at Functional and Integrative Medicine of Idaho for more than two years before rejoining MaineGeneral Medical Center's Professional Services Staff in early 2016. She also has 16 years of experience working at the Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency, seeing all ages of patients and teaching residents, as well as serving as medical director of one of the residency's outpatient clinics. In addition to being accredited by the American Nurses Association, Ms. Hope received accreditation in functional medicine from the Institute of Functional Medicine in April 2015, and she completed a fellowship in integrative medicine from the University of Arizona in 2011.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Education

Education

1980
Indiana University / Purdue University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN, Bachelor's, Nursing
1993
Northeastern University, Boston, MA, Master's, Nursing

Fellowship

2011
University of Arizona / The Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, Tucson, AZ, Integrative Medicine

Teaching or Professional Positions

  • Faculty, Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency; 2016 - present

Professional Memberships

  • Institute for Functional Medicine, Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine

Board Certifications

  • American Nurses Association, Family Nurse Practitioner

Office Information

Locations

Patient Reviews

March 31, 2026
Persis Holt listened to me attentively for our entire 90 minute appointment. I was really impressed by the amount of time allocated to my first appointment and the depth into which we went discussing my issues. The woman at reception was friendly and nice
March 26, 2026
Persis has a wonderful way to administer her processes and I just admire her as a person. She takes wonderful care of her patients and she listens to them and asks questions. I just thought she was a wonderful, wonderful practitioner and would recommend her highly to anyone.
March 24, 2026
I love my appointments with Persis. She really cares about my concerns and always gives me helpful advice. She's the best!
March 05, 2026
My visit with Persis Hope was very engaging, informative, and educational. I came away feeling good and having more knowledge. Thank you.
March 04, 2026
I'm kind of interested in how I got where I am. Is it Something common to my age and stage? If it is not just decrepitude, how did it happen to me. What lessons can my posterity take from me to be aware for their own health.
February 18, 2026
Persis is a wonderful provider. Calm, kind, and extremely thorough. Knew all of my medical history, back to further than I remembered, and spent time addressing my concerns. Very pleased with her care and the practice as a whole.
January 30, 2026
Dr. Hope is good at what she does, and is wonderfully kind and attentive. However, she should be marketed as a nutritionist, not as a functional medicine doctor. Her entire approach is diet and lifestyle, which is great and very helpful for some people. However, most people with chronic conditions will also need supplements and biomedical testing. This is generally what functional medicine doctors do. It would be great if her practice was labeled more accurately so that people knew this ahead of time before spending money on services they don't need. I know she is not actually a nutritionist but maybe labeling the practice as "a functional medicine doctor focused solely on nutrition and lifestyle changes."
January 16, 2026
Always a great experience here!
January 16, 2026
I appreciated the time that Persis Hope spent with me and the way she listened very attentively to all that I shared with her. She was very encouraging and affirming. I am delighted to have her to work with!
January 15, 2026
Persis didn't rush, provided multiple resources, and she educated me. She seems to want to help me feel better as much as I do!
January 14, 2026
This is by far the best medical office, efficient, clear to understand , show that they care about you holistically I also feel great after each visit.
January 13, 2026
This is by far one of the best doctors offices I have been to. They have helped me so much, and I am finally getting the answers I have needed for me and my health. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs help and guidance when your health feels like a puzzle piece. Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put in
January 08, 2026
Prison Sope is amazing. She has always been very, very helpful.
December 16, 2025
I found the provider to be extremely helpful, very conscientious about the issues we discussed, and very supportive in all ways. I would recommend this individual and the team to anybody who would be in need of those services.
December 01, 2025
I felt very welcomed, and the care was very thorough.
October 28, 2025
I really loved Persis Hope. She was really concerned with my care. She was bubbly and optimistic and just spent a lot of time with me going over everything about me and really trying to solve the issues that I have with thoughtful, helpful ways that were personal to me. She was fantastic. I felt so grateful that I'd found her.
October 23, 2025
It was a pleasure to meet with Persis Hope! I received a warm welcome and felt at ease with sharing my issues. I feel confident that we will be able to sort through my needs and get me on the right track! I have already shared my positive experience with others- I'm looking forward to seeing Persis again! Thank you all for providing such caring support!
October 23, 2025
I appreciate Persis as a valuable member of my care team. She is kind, knowledgeable, forthright, and considerate of my needs. I always leave my appointments feeling validated and empowered, so I can make healthy decisions for my life and well-being.
October 21, 2025
My experience with the healthcare provider was very positive. I felt seen and heard and understood, and look forward to our next visit. I felt that the appointment making process could be improved with faster response time and more communication. There was no appointment confirmation via text, phone or email in the days preceding the visit. And no returned calls when I left a message twice asking for confirmation. I live over an hour away so I really needed to know before making the trip.
September 25, 2025
This was my first appointment and I felt like the NP listened attentively and with utmost care. Thank you
September 08, 2025
Persis (I apologize if I spelled that incorrectly) was amazing. She asked questions and listened. We had enough time together to cover everything which is rare. She looked at me as a whole. We made a plan and I left with information to get started. I wish I had been referred here before my the endless tests scheduled at Main General which cost me so much as a single person. After months with them I walked away with no plan and a whole lot less money. The Ballard Center listened and I'm grateful for that.
August 12, 2025
Persis is one of a kind! She had reviewed my chart before I came in, had great questions and ideas. She thinks outside the box, which is so refreshing. Can't recommend her highly enough!
August 12, 2025
Perseus Hope was warm, compassionate, and thoughtful. She was a very good listener and explained very thoroughly. She was also patient and encouraging. Very positive experience.
July 28, 2025
I have had nothing but a good experience at the Collaborative Center and specifically Persis Hope has been tremendous help and extremely knowledgeable and interested in my concerns and has been very helpful to improving my well-being. Thank you.
July 25, 2025
Persis was very respectful and listened to my concerns. She answered my questions in a way that I could understand what was happening. She is very supportive of me and helpful in my healthcare journey.
July 17, 2025
All of my questions were answered and Persis gave considerable thought into the best way to address my GI issues. She also reviewed some important medical history of mine before my appointment so she was well prepared when I met with her.
July 14, 2025
There was quality time spent with me. I wasn't rushed out. Persis Hope listened to everything I had to say. She is very caring. Very happy with the service I received from everyone.
June 30, 2025
I've been really pleased with all of the care I've received at your facility, I wish you were also able to provide primary care services! Thank you!
June 18, 2025
Persis is amazing and her care has absolutely had a positive impact on my health and well-being. Love her positive energy! I've left every appointment feeling like valuable progress has been made.
June 10, 2025
I was pleased with the way Persis explained my issues and options to resolve many of them. She was professional, thorough, and has a personality that exudes passion for her work.
May 19, 2025
I often think about figureheads on ships when I think about Persis Hope! Always there, always reliable, braving the storms. Persis has been there through it all, and I am extremely grateful to have her helping guide me through all the medical red tape, or to answer questions that I don't know who else to ask!
April 22, 2025
I see several practitioners here and they are all amazing!
April 15, 2025
Persis Hope is a very easy person to talk with. She seems to care deeply about getting to the bottom of my problem. I would recommend her to anyone.
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