MDI Hospital
About MDI Hospital
Located in Bar Harbor, Maine, Mount Desert Island Hospital (MDI Hospital) is a nonprofit critical‑access health system that has served the island community since 1897. The hospital’s core identity is rooted in providing comprehensive orthopedic and regenerative medicine care close to home, offering a full spectrum of services from emergency care to specialty clinics across its network of health centers. MDI Hospital blends cutting‑edge regenerative injection therapies such as Platelet‑Rich Plasma (PRP) and ultrasound‑guided treatments with a non‑surgical, evidence‑based approach to musculoskeletal injuries. Patients benefit from PRP for joint pain, torn ligaments, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis and meniscal or labral injuries, while the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine clinics address knee, hip, spine and ankle & foot disorders through conservative care, physical therapy, and minimally invasive procedures. This philosophy emphasizes pain relief, functional restoration and accelerated healing without the risks of major surgery. The practice’s authority is reinforced by a storied history, a five‑star CMS rating, and a partnership with Penn Medicine that brings academic expertise to a rural setting. Distinguished clinicians such as Dr. Mark Kandutsch, MD, Dr. Stuart Davidson, MD, and Dr. Charlie Hendricks, MD, lead the orthopedic and regenerative programs, while a multidisciplinary team—including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and health coaches—delivers coordinated, patient‑centered care. Community awards, research collaborations, and a commitment to education further cement MDI Hospital’s reputation as a trusted medical home for the Mount Desert Island region.