Rebecca A. Spear

Rebecca A. Spear, DO, FACP

Patient Rating
4.7 out of 5 (54 Ratings, 28 Comments)
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Profile

Gender:
Female

Specialty:

Geriatric Medicine

Areas of Interest

Rebecca Spear, DO, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and fellowship-trained in hospice and palliative medicine and geriatric medicine. She cares for older adults in all stages of health and has a particular interest in helping patients and their families navigate complex care decisions in a way that respects their personal values. Dr. Spear sees patients in the hospital and in outpatient consultation, working closely with a patient and their primary care doctor to pick the best plan of care. She also is a faculty member with the Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency (MDFMR) Program, where she serves as director of MDFMR's Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program. Dr. Spear also serves as medical director of MaineGeneral's Geriatric Inpatient Consult Service.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Education

Education

2006-2010
University of Maine, Orono, ME, Bachelor's, Biology

Medical School

2010-2014
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME

Residency

2014-2017
University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, Internal Medicine
2017-2018
University of Connecticut / VA Connecticut Healthcare, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine

Fellowship

2018-2020
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, Hospice and Palliative Medicine / Geriatric Medicine

Teaching or Professional Positions

  • Faculty, Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • American Geriatrics Society
  • Fellow, American College of Physicians (FACP)

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Medical Specialties; Geriatric Medicine
  • American Board of Medical Specialties; Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • American Board of Medical Specialties; Internal Medicine

Office Information

Locations

Patient Reviews

January 29, 2026
Everyone was knowledgeable and helpful.
January 28, 2026
To long waiting for doctor
January 14, 2026
Satisfied and will continue if if needed.
January 12, 2026
Dr Spear is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful
December 17, 2025
Excellent, as always
December 17, 2025
Dr Spear and I just met for the first time during this visit. She was very attentive to my concerns and needs getting up to speed on my background. After prescribing a medication, I had concerns about it. The staff woman that called me today was as helpful in forwarding my concerns and speaking with Dr. Spear, then called me back with a medication change after receiving my blood work. These women are a very good team. I wish I was still a patient with this group.
November 26, 2025
Very good care
November 26, 2025
We were very pleased with our experience. From the Assistant to the physician, the care and patience exhibited was first rate. Dr Spear spoke directly to us and explained things to us with care and compassion. I left feeling taken into account and confident we will work well with the Geriatric team.
November 20, 2025
It was a very reassuring beginning!
October 22, 2025
We were extremely pleased with the experience yesterday with Dr. Spear and her team. And I congratulate you on the quality of your team. Thank you.
October 01, 2025
comfortable
September 24, 2025
All staff and doctor are amazing, caring and knowledgeable. They are all very caring women. Would highly recommend them.
September 08, 2025
The providers were exceptionally helpful and thorough. They were very professional yet personable taking time to listen to me making it obvious they were sincere about my care.
July 30, 2025
The care team was very accommodating and seemed very caring and empathetic.
July 30, 2025
Excellent care team
June 26, 2025
I was very impressed with the doctor that I talked with and with her aids.
June 26, 2025
Dr. Spear and her assistant were very helpful, very knowledgeable, and I was very happy that I was referred to them. Thank you.
June 19, 2025
I needed more information about a treatment that was new to me so I could make a decision to proceed or not - life long treatment.
June 04, 2025
Dr Spear is such a professional; also kind, caring, good listener, compassionate. She puts the patient at ease and involves the patient in the treatment and decision making. She is so wonderful with the elderly
June 04, 2025
great staff and experience
April 16, 2025
I felt respected by everyone I had contact with.
April 10, 2025
Due to various circumstances, some in and some out of my control, my appointment wasn't as soon as I wanted. Not a complaint; just a comment. Every one of the team was kind, friendly and informative of why they were interacting with me. I was treated with great consideration. I was especially impressed with Dr. Rebecca Spear: her style and approach were were perfect for me. I couldn't have asked for better psycho-social treatment.
April 02, 2025
The entire staff was incredibly compassionate and respectful to my 88 year old mother, but they were also very supportive of me, her daughter. I feel very fortunate that my mother will be able to be treated by this practice because they are providing exceptional care for the elderly.
March 19, 2025
Well run office with caring staff. Dr Spear is amazing.
March 17, 2025
The appointment was very helpful and I will highly recommend the medical service to people.
March 13, 2025
I don't have any complaints at all about yesterday at the hospital. I thought everybody was very good. Very nice. I thought it went well. Thank you.
February 25, 2025
And we all were so impressed with all the staff that we met that day. Their care, their respect, the way they honored my parents was just absolutely excellent. We couldn't be more pleased with the care we received. And Dr. Spear especially was just absolutely wonderful. So thank you so much.
February 25, 2025
Dr. Spear and staff are all very professional. as well as very pleasant and caring. Dr. Spear is very informed, as well as being one of the most caring doctors I have been involved with. I would highly recommend this group of professionals to anyone.
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