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Dr. Thomas Bugbee, MD

Dr. Thomas Bugbee, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Bugbee, MD is a family medicine physician in Ellsworth, ME and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mount Desert Island Hospital and Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

37 Commerce Park Ellsworth, ME 04605

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bugbee specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Bugbee's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bugbee

2.8
9 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
44%
44%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
0%
1 star
56%
56%

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Not sure so much negative
Very accommodating. He took prompt action when I needed help with elbows. My husband and I both see him. He has even called us at home after hours when requested.??
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sue & Pete – Jan 05, 2023
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Nope never !
Dr. Bugbee treated me for stomach pains and when he asked of my history and I explained I have FAP a rather rare disease he proceeded to tell me he had it which shocked me but I said cool I figured (stupidly) he knew what was done to control it. Then I explained my pain and after an exray said I was backed up amd constipated and proceeded to show me where. Problem is where he showed me the back up was, was only my small bit of colon left. When I explained of course there looked to be tons there and no where else cause IT WAS THE ONLY PLACE I HAD A LARGE INTESTINE LEFT IN MY BODY. He sent me home snd the next day I ended up in the ER with even worse pain and blood work (which he COULD of done but did not) showed that my H and H levels were VERY low meaning I was bleeding internally somewhere. So yeah I do not trust this doctor in the least nor would I trust him to work on my family or myself and I am not touching Surry 2021
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Michelle – Oct 08, 2022
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Do not go there.
Do not go there. I wish that I would have read these reviews before my experience. Do not go there.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Oct 01, 2022
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No
Do not go there!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Jul 27, 2022
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The negative review above (?) should be totally ignored. I recently moved here from Fairfield CT, where there is no lack of good doctors. Two years ago I became a patient of Dr. Bugbee and I’m here to tell you he’s the best. Patient, kind, knowledgeable, and very good. I’ve only had good experiences. Most of these internet comments, especially the negative ones, are BS. Take it for what it’s worth but Dr. Bugbee is great and the person who wrote the negative comment is NOT
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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John Fearey – Jul 13, 2021
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Not good. He hears what I say but doesn’t listen to what I say. Oh...and he is a quack! In my opinion he also played a role in my grandfathers death.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Xc356 – Mar 03, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Thomas Bugbee, MD is a family medicine physician in Ellsworth, ME and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mount Desert Island Hospital and Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital.
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Coastal Health Center37 Commerce Park Ellsworth, ME 04605
1
Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital57 Water St Blue Hill, ME 04614
2

Practice

Oregon Imaging Center860 Beltline Rd Springfield, OR 97477
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mount Desert Island Hospital

    10 Wayman Ln
    Bar Harbor, ME 04609
  • Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital

    57 Water St
    Blue Hill, ME 04614

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

    489 State St
    Bangor, ME 04401
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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