Summary

Dr. John Erkkinen is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who brings over five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. His extensive experience spans 52 years in medicine, and he is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Erkkinen practices at multiple locations throughout Portland, Maine, including Portland Gastroenterology Center and is affiliated with several major healthcare systems including MaineHealth Maine Medical Center and Northern Light Mercy Hospital. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive care for digestive health issues while also addressing general internal medicine concerns. Patients consistently rate their experience with him highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 52 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John Francis Erkkinen has 6 locations

Portland Gastroenterology Center

161 Marginal WayPortland, ME 04101
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Portland Gastroenterology Center

161 MARGINAL WAY FL 3PORTLAND, ME 04101
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Portland Gastroenterology Center

1200 Congress St Ste 300Portland, ME 04102

Portland Gastroenterology Center

161 MARGINAL WAY FL 4PORTLAND, ME 04101
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Maine Medical Center

22 Bramhall StPortland, ME 04102

Northern Light Mercy Hospital

175 Fore River PkwyPortland, ME 04102

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyPediatricsHospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
52 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Portland , MESACRAMENTO , CALewiston , MEPortland , ME
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Francis Erkkinen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Francis Erkkinen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Francis Erkkinen has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1974

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Which hospitals is Dr. John Erkkinen affiliated with?
Dr. John Erkkinen is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center.

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