General Practitioners

• Arthritis
  Arthritis is used to describe joints getting swollen, red, warm, stiff and painful, or inflamed. Arthritis is a chronic disease and has many different types. Depending on the type of arthritis it may occur as early as adolescence. Arthritis causes include when the cartilage in joints break down and bones rub against each other as a result of an injury or part of the aging process. Rheumatoid arthritis develops when the immune system attacks the lining of the joints, causing painful swelling.
• Fibromyalgia
  Many people use the word "arthritis" to refer to all rheumatic diseases. However, the word literally means joint inflammation; that is, swelling, redness, heat, and pain caused by tissue injury or disease in the joint. There are over 100 forms of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. The many different kinds of arthritis comprise just a portion of the rheumatic diseases. Some rheumatic diseases are described as connective tissue diseases because they affect the body's connective tissue--the supporting framework of the body and its internal organs. Others are known as autoimmune diseases because they are caused by a problem in which the immune system harms the body's own healthy tissues. Examples of some rheumatic diseases are: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout
• Pediatric Care
  Emily Jacobs, DO is a board-certified pediatric provider. A graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Jacobs completed her residency training at Maine Medical Center. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Osteopathic Association.
• Primary Care
  Redington-Fairview General Hospital is an independent community hospital located in Skowhegan, Maine. RFGH has provided quality, comprehensive health services to the residents of Somerset County since 1952. A member of the Maine Hospital Association, RFGH offers inpatient and outpatient services in many specialties, has a network of community-based primary care and pediatric physicians, and provides 24-hour emergency medical services.
• Family Practice
  Dr. Stringos is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. A graduate of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Stringos completed his residency at Maine Dartmouth Family Practice in Augusta. He has been practicing medicine in Skowhegan since 1989.
• Emergency Care
  The Federal No Surprise Act aims to restrict surprise billing for patients in job-based and individual health plans and who get emergency care, non-emergency care from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, and air ambulance services from out-of-network providers. To see which insurance companies RFGH is contracted with, and which are out-of-network, click here.
• Diabetic Foot Care
• Constipation
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a syndrome that interferes with the way the colon, large intesting, works. It is not a disease, but rater a combination of signs and symptoms such as crampy abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. It can cause a great deal of discomfort, but does not lead to serious diseases or harm the intestine. Most people can control their symptoms with diet, stress management, and medications. The first step to take if you think you have IBS is to see your doctor!
• Diarrhea
• Immunizations

Gynecologists

• Gynecology
• Obstetrics
  Dr. Masterman is a board-certified family physician. A graduate of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, she completed her Family Medicine Residency at Eastern Maine Medical Center, and completed a Fellowship in Advanced Obstetrics at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA. She is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, American Academy of Family Physicians and the Maine Medical Association.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Paraschos Archontakis Barakakis, MD is board-certified in Internal Medicine. A graduate of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki School of Medicine and the University of Thessaly School of Medicine, Greece, he completed his training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Jacoby Medical Center and the University Hospital Southampton, UK, and served in the Hellenic Air Force as a general practitioner.
• Gastroenterology
  Dr. Michael Monzel is a board-certified physician specializing in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. A graduate of Case Western Reserve University, Dr. Monzel completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, where he also completed his Fellowship in Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and a Founding and Charter Member of the Maine Gastroenterology Association.
• Cancer Care
  Jessica Douin, NP is a certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and has provided direct patient care at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care since 2016. Ms. Douin earned her Masters of Science in Nursing at South University, and is a member of the Oncology Nursing Association, Maine Nurse Practitioner's Association, and JADPRO.

Neurologists

• Neurology
  James Thompson, Jr., MD is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and holds a master’s degree in Neuroscience from the University of Hartford. He completed his residency in Neurology at Yale University School of Medicine, where he also completed fellowship training as a Gilbert Glaser Epilepsy Fellow. Dr. Thompson is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Epilepsy Society, and the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society.
• Epilepsy

Psychiatrists

• Stress Management
• Mental Health
  Brittney is the Community Health Educator at RFGH. Growing up in this area, she has a strong understanding of the health education needs of our community. With a background in Mental Health and Community Health Education, Brittney is looking forward to building relationships with individuals who participate in our programs, and is open to hearing feedback from the community along with any ideas for future programming.
• Psychiatry

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Endocrinology
  Dr. Quianzon is board-certified in Internal Medicine and specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. A graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Dr. Quianzon completed her residency in Internal Medicine, and a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Medstar Union Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Dr. Quianzon is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the Endocrine Society, the American Thyroid Association, and the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
• Thyroid

Radiologist

• Radiology
  To ensure that RFGH would continue to provide the best health care possible for our community, a major construction and renovation project was completed in 1996. The project included a new Special Care Unit, operating suite, ambulatory surgery unit, Birthing Center, and Clinic as well as expansion of the Radiology Department, Laboratory and Oncology service.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Rachael Amador, DO is a graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Residency in General Surgery at SBH Health System, NYIT and CUNY Affiliated Teaching Hospital. Dr. Amador is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Medical Association, and American Osteopathic Association.
• Orthopedics
  Michael A. Wack, MD, FAAOS is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Wack earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois, where he also completed his residency in Orthopedics.
• Wound Care
  Marie Mason received her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of New England. She is an NCCPA board-certified, licensed Physician Assistant specializing in wound care and family medicine.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  Dr. TR Shankar is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edin.), and a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Shankar completed his residency at Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Boston University Medical Center.
• Ankle Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
  Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. A graduate of Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri he completed his residency in Orthopedics at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
• Vascular Surgery
  Michael Neilson, MD is board-certified in Vascular Surgery and provides an outpatient clinic at RFGH. A graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Neilson completed residencies in General Surgery and Integrated Vascular Surgery at Maine Medical Center.
• Reconstructive Surgery
  What can I donate ? Organs such as the heart, kidneys, pancreas, lungs, liver, and intestines, can be donated. Tissues such as cornea, skin, bone marrow, heart valves and connective tissue can all be donated. Bone marrow may also be donated. The skin can help heal many burn victims or used for cancer patients in need of reconstructive surgery. Heart valves and hearts are used to correct congenital defects and viral infections. Your heart could beat for someone else! Your bone, cartilage, and ligaments could repair other people's damaged joints. Your corneas could give sight to two people.

Dermatologists

• Burns

Physical Therapists

• Physical Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
• Diabetic Foot Care
  Lance Hopkin, DPM earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the California School of Podiatric Medicine, Oakland, CA and completed a residency in Foot & Ankle Surgery at Medstar Georgetown, Washington, DC. A member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Dr. Hopkin has specialized training in inpatient and outpatient podiatric surgery and pediatric orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Hopkin provides common podiatry services including Diabetic Foot Care, Wound Care, Achilles/Other Tendon Treatment and Repair, Arthritis or Osteoarthritis treatment, and other common foot care services.
• Podiatric Surgery