Orthopaedics
MaineGeneral Orthopaedics Immediate Access
Do you have orthopaedic needs but don’t want to go to the ED or Express Care because of COVID-19? MaineGeneral Orthopaedics is now offering Immediate Access for your sprains, strains and other orthopaedic needs.
Immediate Access is no-appointment, walk-in access for patients with broken bones, sprains, dislocations, wounds and cuts.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For severe or life-threatening symptoms, please call 911.
Our Practice
Living in pain keeps you from doing what you enjoy. MaineGeneral Orthopaedics can help provide relief.
Our highly skilled, compassionate team can take care of your orthopaedic needs close to home, supporting you before, during and after treatment.
We use the latest technology and minimally invasive techniques to give you options that fit your lifestyle and help you enjoy an active, pain-free life.
Our medical staff are specialists in their respective orthopaedic fields and provide you with high-quality orthopaedic care.
You'll also have access to knowledgeable and compassionate orthopaedic staff who can:
- Help you schedule appointments;
- Assist with billing and insurance questions; and
- Provide you with the support you need before, during and after treatment.
Services
MaineGeneral Orthopaedics offers surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic care. Our more common surgical services include:
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel release
- Fracture repair
- Hand, wrist and elbow reconstruction
- Knee arthroscopy
- Osteoporosis prevention and treatment
- Podiatry: surgical and nonsurgical treatments
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Spine and neck surgery
- Sports medicine
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Total shoulder replacement
- Trauma fracture care
- Ultrasound-guided injections
Our Gardiner location is now open!
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Medical Staff Physicians
|
Stuart A. Aitken, MD
Special Interests:
Orthopaedic trauma
Disorders of the elbow
and knee
|
Elaine Balutis, MD
Special Interests:
Hand, wrist & elbow
surgery |
Stephen Clark, MD
Special Interest:
Orthopaedic spine surgery
|
Gary Degen, DPM, CMPE
Special Interests:
Diabetic foot problems & care
Foot & ankle disorders |
James Dunlap, MD
Special Interests:
Non-surgical sports medicine
Sports-related
concussion |
Mark Golden, DO
Special Interests:
General orthopaedics
Joint replacement
Sports medicine
|
Thomas Hoke, MD
Special Interests:
Non-surgical sports medicine
Sports-related
concussion |
Chris Lutrzykowski, MD
Special Interests:
Non-surgical sports medicine
Sports-related
concussion |
Michael MacKechnie, MD
Special Interests:
Sports medicine surgery
Shoulder, hip, knee & ankle arthroscopy and reconstruction
|
Anthony Mancini, MD
Special Interests:
Sports medicine
Shoulder surgery |
Ashley Mychak, DPM
Special Interests:
Foot & ankle disorders
Diabetic foot problems
|
Jose Ramirez, MD
Special Interests:
Total joint replacement of hip, knee and shoulder
Sports medicine
|
Mike Rodger, MD
Special Interests:
Total joint replacement of hip and knee
Orthopaedic trauma surgery |
Elizabeth Rothe, MD
Special Interests:
Non-surgical sports medicine
Sports-related
concussion |
Robert B. Stevens, DO
Special Interests:
Non-surgical sports medicine
Sports-related concussion
|
|
John Thaller, MD
Special Interests:
Hand, wrist & elbow
surgery
|
David M. Wexler, MD
Special Interests:
Total joint replacement of hip, knee & ankle |
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Support Medical Staff
| Eric J. Daniels, PA-C |
Ocean Dunton, PA-C |
Oscar Falconer, PA-C |
| Ashley MacDearmid, PA-C |
Molly Nadeau, PA-C, ATC |
Kim Perkins, PA-C |
| Sarah Webber, PA-C |
Jenee Wechsler, ACNP-BC |
Mark S. Wright, PA-C, MS, DFAAPA, CAQ-Ortho |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral?
If your insurance requires a referral, please call your primary care practice. If you don't need a referral and haven't seen another provider for this problem, please call us for an appointment.
What you can expect at your first appointment
- You will complete a registration form and medical history if you didn't receive one by mail.
- We will verify your demographic and insurance information.
- A medical assistant will bring you into an exam room where you may be asked to change into a gown or pair of shorts we provide.
- The physician will meet with you and order X-rays if needed.
- Once the X-ray images are ready, the physician will meet with you to discuss your diagnosis and treatment options.
Where are surgeries performed?
We perform surgery at the Alfond Center for Health (ACH) in Augusta and Thayer Center for Health in Waterville. Procedures that require an overnight stay are performed at the ACH, as are more complex cases that may not require hospital admission.
What happens if I have an emergency need?
One of our doctors is on call 24/7 for emergencies. If you call our answering service, you may ask to have the doctor call you back. If you're in medical distress, please call 911 instead.
Don't call the doctor on call for routine prescription refills; monitor your pain medicine supply and plan accordingly. Call our office Monday through Thursday for medication refills.
Is prior authorization needed for my surgery?
All insurances have different requirements for prior authorizations. Check with your insurance company to learn if your procedure requires authorization.
Quality Data
At MaineGeneral, we believe you should have accurate information to help you choose a health care provider or medical practice based on the quality of care you can expect to receive.
Click the Patient Experience button below for information about our level of care based on medical practice survey responses from patients.
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