
Down East Family Practice
Family Practice • Machias, ME
Ratings by platform
- Birdeye (aggregating Google and other sources): 3.1 out of 5 stars (89 reviews)
- Healthgrades (specific to Dr. Kristen Barbee): 5.0 out of 5 stars (4 reviews)
- WebMD (specific to Dr. John Gaddis): 4.5 out of 5 stars (5 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Professional and friendly staff in many departments
- Effective surgery outcomes and recovery care
- Accessible and thorough family physicians who are willing to research answers when needed
- Efficient and caring emergency department experiences for some patients
Common complaints
- Perceived unprofessionalism or lack of attentiveness by specific providers
- Concerns regarding diagnostic thoroughness and follow-up care in the emergency setting
In patients' words
"A Special thank you to all the staff at Down East Community hospital. My surgery was about a year ago... everyone went above and beyond!"
— Birdeye Review"I drove 1.5 hours to come to down east community family practice... The doctor's name was Kelly, she played on her phone the entire appointment and looked up my illnesses on a phone app called Pintrest."
— OpenGovNY/Google User Review"My favorite doctor. She knows her stuff and if she doesn't know she will find out. I like her style because she cares!"
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