Central Maine Heart Associates

Central Maine Heart Associates (CMHA) provides cardiology care to patients over the age of 18 requiring assistance for any of the following:

• Coronary artery disease
• Congestive heart failure
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia)
• Heartbeat disturbances (arrhythmia)
• Pacemaker
• Trans-telephonic pacemaker and automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ACID) checks
• Anticoagulation management
• Valvular heart disease
• Pre-operative clearance

Group Practice

Central Maine Heart Associates is a group practice and care providers share coverage when the office is closed. The group practice environment better assures continuity of care because a CMHVI care provider is available at all times to meet patient healthcare needs.

Meet our providers.

Appointments

Patients are seen by appointment Monday through Friday, and we request that you call in advance to schedule so that we can reserve time for you. If you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment, please call and let us know as soon as possible. A 24 hour notice is appreciated.

We will make every effort to honor your appointment time, however emergency situations occasionally arise and create delays. We appreciate your patience on these occasions.

Office visit reminders

• Bring all of your medicines (in the original containers)
• Bring your insurance cards
• Bring your copay or deductible at the time of the visit

Telephone advice or questions

Patients can call the office with non-emergency calls between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. when your records are easily available. CMHA nurses and staff are trained to answer questions and pass information between patients and their physician. CMHA makes every attempt to return calls by the end of the day.

Laboratory, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine

Central Maine Heart Associates routinely reports the results of all laboratory, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine services to our patients. If you do not hear from the office by phone or by mail within 14-21 days following your testing, please contact the office regarding your results.