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Dr. John Erkkinen, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 76
Dr. John Erkkinen, MD
4.4 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. John Erkkinen, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, ME.
Dr. John Erkkinen, MD
4.4 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. John Erkkinen, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 76
Portland, ME
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. John Erkkinen, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, ME.

About

Dr. Erkkinen graduated from HARVARD Medical School. Dr. John Erkkinen, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Portland, ME and has 50 years experience. Dr. Erkkinen currently practices at Portland Gastroenterology Ctr and are affiliated with Lincolnhealth-Miles Campus & Hospital, Maine Medical Center, Mid Coast Hospital and York Hospital. At present, Dr. Erkkinen received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Erkkinen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Erkkinen is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Vomiting Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Pathway-ME HMO
    Pathway Enhanced-ME POS
    Maine HMO
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Portland Gastroenterology Ctr
    161 Marginal Way, Portland, ME 04101

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4.4
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (1)

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Erkkinen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Erkkinen's profile.

Dr. John Erkkinen, MD is affiliated with Lincolnhealth-Miles Campus & Hospital, Maine Medical Center, Mid Coast Hospital and York Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Erkkinen, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lincolnhealth-Miles Campus & Hospital

    35 Miles St, Damariscotta, ME

  • Maine Medical Center

    22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME

  • Mid Coast Hospital

    123 Medical Center Dr, Brunswick, ME

  • York Hospital

    15 Hospital Dr, York, ME