Ellsworth Internal Medicine would be pleased to be your personal healthcare provider! Selecting a medical practice is an important decision. The information on this web page is provided to assist you with your selection process and to answer questions commonly asked. However, if you have other questions please call the office or ask any staff member to address your inquiries.

Mission Statement
 Ellsworth Internal Medicine is a healthcare group that provides personalized medical services for people of our communities to promote well being and treat those who are sick.

All practitioners with Ellsworth Internal Medicine are board certified internist, certified physicians assistants and nurses. We enjoy caring for the full range of adult medical needs and preventive care.

About our Office

Emergencies and Urgent Care
Any medical emergency should be transported immediately by ambulance if possible to the nearest emergency room. The Emergency Center at MCMH is open 24 hours a day. Medical problems you believe need urgent attention will be seen in our offices if possible that same day. If for any reason your individual practitioner is unable to see you, we will make every effort for you to be seen by another practitioner, or the Emergency Center.

Walk-in Care
Walk-in Care is provided for our established patients from 8:30am-11:30am and 1:00pm to 4:00pm.  Patients are encouraged to call prior to coming in to check on wait time and to speak with a  nurse who will triage your concern.

When you Come for Your Appointment
Bring all of your medications in their original containers, including eye medication, nonprescription medications and vitamins you are currently taking.

• Wear comfortable clothing.
• Please do arrive early.
• Remember Insurance Information. Bring your insurance cards with you.

Referrals to Specialists
We believe that everyone should have one primary physician who takes care of most of their health care needs. However, on occasion we need to refer patients to our colleagues in areas of specialized medicine. For this reason we maintain close working relationships with specialists at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital and elsewhere.

Phone Calls
When calling our offices we will transfer your call to the staff person best able to provide the answer to your questions or inquiries. Health care insurance covers some, but not all, of your treatment. Most plans include co-insurance, a deductible and other expenses, which must be paid by you. If you have insurance, we will bill your insurance from our office. Please bring your insurance card with you to assure you receive maximum benefits to which you are entitled. (See Insurance)

Test Results
We will contact you with your test results either by telephone or mail as soon as they return to our offices. If for any reason you have not heard from us, we encourage you to contact us for your test results.

Prescriptions
We are happy to refill prescriptions during your appointment. Should you need refills between appointments, please call your pharmacy. They will in turn call our office to confirm the medication and obtain the authorization for the refill. Please make every effort to allow a 24 hour advance notice to the pharmacist.

Hospitalization
We are part of a shared practice. If you are hospitalized one of the physicians in our group will be responsible for seeing you every day. Once released from the hospital you will continue to see your regular physician.

Privacy and Confidentiality
Your medical record is strictly private. Unless required by law, no information regarding your condition will be given to your employers, friends, or relatives, without your permission. For your protection we will release such information only with your written approval.

Fees and Payments
We’re making every effort to keep fees reasonable. Because of billing, statements and procession of insurance claims are expensive and time consuming, you can help us contain by paying any co-payment or deductible when services are rendered.

Insurance
Health care insurance covers some, but not all, of your treatment. Most plans include co-insurance, a deductible and other expenses, which must be paid by you. If you have insurance, we will bill your insurance from our office. Please bring your insurance card with you to assure you receive maximum benefits to which you are entitled.

Managed Care: If you are covered by managed care insurance and we are your PCP (Primary Care Physician), remember to call our office for any referrals to other physicians, physical therapy, x-rays, etc. If we are not notified in advance, your insurance may not cover the referral.

Health care insurance covers some, but not all of your treatment. Most plans include coinsurance, a deductible and other expenses which must be paid by you.

If you have insurance, we will bill your insurance from our office. Please bring your insurance card with you to assure your receive the maximum benefits to which you are entitled.

If you have difficulty paying your bill, or if you have questions about your bill, please call our billing office at 664-7706.

Please notify our patient representatives at the time of your visit if you have changed your insurance plan or your address and phone number, so we can update our records.

Services

• Annual Wellness Exams
• Pap Smears
• School Physicals (Age 16 and above)
• Chronic Illnesses such as Diabetes, Heart Disease, HIV
• Treadmill Testing
• Sigmoidoscopies
• Endometrial Biopsies
• Skin Excisions
• Health Education—Our nursing staff is specially trained to work with you in your understanding of a good and healthy life style, an important part of today’s healthcare.

Our patients range in age from adolescents (starting at age 16) to elderly. Our medical practitioners also care for our patients in the hospital, the emergency room and at local nursing homes.

Our board certified internists are physicians who have received additional training in adult medicine with emphasis on the various sub specialties. Dr. LaRocco is board certified in Geriatrics. Our certified physician assistants have undergone several years of training in general adult medicine and work under the supervision of our physicians.

NO SHOW POLICY

We will call one day prior to confirm your appointment. 

We ask that patients who are unable to make their scheduled appointment call the office at least 24 hours prior to their appointment. 

Ellsworth Internal Medicine reserves the right to discharge any patient who chronically no shows for appointments.

Our Staff

Physicians
Richard A. LaRocco MD
Katherine Rensenbrink MD
Patricia L. Wyshak MD
Laurie Yntema MD

Practitioners
Sherrie Downing PA-C
Paul Ouellette, PA-C, MHP
James G. Grossman, PA-C

Office Manager
     Tammy Dickey