Dr. Kathryn G. Wistar

Name: Dr. Kathryn G. Wistar

Specialty: Family Medicine | Subspecialties: Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Rural Health

Qualification/Board Certification: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine | Residency – Family Medicine, Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine | Fellowship – Geriatric Medicine, Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine | Active ME State Medical License (through 2027)

Affiliation(s): Healthreach Community Health Centers | MaineGeneral Medical Center

Location: Coopers Mills, Maine

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1720175599

About the Doctor

Dr. Kathryn G. Wistar is a remarkably well-rounded and dedicated family medicine physician serving the rural community of Coopers Mills, Maine, with more than two decades of compassionate, comprehensive primary care. She earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine — one of the nation’s most distinguished public medical schools — and went on to complete her residency in Family Medicine at Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine from 2002 to 2005, followed immediately by a Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the same institution from 2005 to 2006. This geriatric fellowship training gives Dr. Wistar a specialized depth of expertise in caring for older adults that goes beyond the scope of standard family medicine practice.

Dr. Wistar practices at Healthreach Community Health Centers in Coopers Mills — a community health organization dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality primary care to rural and underserved populations in Maine. She works alongside a team that includes a physician assistant and a psychiatric nurse practitioner, creating a small but multidisciplinary practice environment that allows her to address not only physical health but also mental health and complex psychosocial needs. She is affiliated with MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta, ensuring her patients have access to hospital-level services when needed. Her three subspecialty designations — Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine, and Rural Health — make her one of the most broadly credentialed and community-responsive family physicians in Maine, uniquely equipped to serve the complex and often under-resourced needs of her rural patient population.

Dr. Wistar has been recognized as a clinical expert in 9 conditions and receives perfect 5 out of 5 scores across every patient experience category — thoroughness, follow-up care, and time spent with patients — earning a flawless overall rating and six patient awards including Patients’ Top Choice. She holds an active Maine State Medical License through 2027 and accepts multiple major insurance plans. Dr. Wistar is currently welcoming new patients, and telehealth services may be available — patients are encouraged to call the practice for details.

• Over 20 years of family medicine clinical experience
• MD from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
• Residency and Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine
• Three subspecialties: Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine, and Rural Health
• Recognized expert in 9 medical conditions
• Perfect 5/5 patient rating across all experience categories
• Six patient awards including Patients’ Top Choice
• Affiliated with MaineGeneral Medical Center
• Works within a community health center serving rural Maine
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine – MD

Residency: Family Medicine, Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine (2002–2005)

Fellowship: Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine), Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine (2005–2006)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Chronic hypertension and high blood pressure
• Chronic diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
• High cholesterol and hyperlipidemia
• Insomnia and sleep apnea
• Atrial fibrillation and cardiac arrhythmias
• Geriatric health conditions and age-related disorders
• Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Obesity and metabolic conditions
• Anxiety and depression
• Thyroid and endocrine disorders
• Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
• Urinary tract infections
• Upper respiratory infections and sinusitis
• Preventable infectious diseases across all age groups
• Cognitive decline and dementia (geriatric focus)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive physical examinations and wellness assessments
• Chronic disease monitoring and long-term management
• Geriatric assessments and cognitive screenings
• Vaccinations and immunizations for all age groups
• In-office laboratory testing and blood work
• Blood pressure and diabetes monitoring and management
• Sleep evaluation and sleep apnea screening
• Cardiac rhythm monitoring and atrial fibrillation management
• Preventive health screenings (cholesterol, blood sugar, cancer)
• Mental health evaluation and supportive management
• Medication management and prescription oversight
• Specialist referrals within the Healthreach and MaineGeneral networks
• Telehealth consultations (availability subject to confirmation)

Services Offered

Dr. Wistar provides a comprehensive, deeply personalized, and uniquely specialized range of family medicine services at Healthreach Community Health Centers — a practice model built specifically to serve the health needs of rural Maine residents who may otherwise have limited access to high-quality medical care. Her triple subspecialty training in Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine, and Rural Health makes her one of the most comprehensively prepared family physicians for the specific challenges of rural primary care, where a single trusted physician often must fulfill the roles of internist, geriatrician, preventive medicine specialist, and mental health navigator all at once. Patients universally describe her as thorough, generous with her time, and exceptionally attentive — qualities that are especially valued in a community setting where continuity and trust are foundational to good health outcomes.

Her services include:

• Routine Wellness & Preventive Care – comprehensive annual physical exams, age-appropriate health screenings, and immunizations for patients of all ages
• Chronic Disease Management – expert, individualized care for hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, and other long-term conditions across 9 recognized clinical areas
• Geriatric Primary Care – specialized care for older adults including cognitive screening, fall prevention, medication review, and age-specific health management
• Sleep Disorder Evaluation & Management – assessment and management of insomnia, sleep apnea, and other sleep-related health concerns
• Cardiac Rhythm Management – monitoring and primary care management of atrial fibrillation and related arrhythmia conditions
• Preventive Medicine Services – proactive health risk assessment, lifestyle counseling, and disease prevention strategies tailored to each patient’s needs
• Mental Health Support – initial evaluation and collaborative management of anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions, with on-site psychiatric nurse practitioner support
• Rural Health Services – accessible, comprehensive primary care specifically designed to meet the needs of rural and geographically isolated patients
• Acute Illness & Injury Care – prompt evaluation and treatment of infections, respiratory conditions, and minor injuries
• Medication Management – careful prescription oversight and coordination for patients managing multiple or complex health conditions
• Specialist Referrals & Care Coordination – timely referrals and coordinated follow-up with MaineGeneral Medical Center specialists and other regional providers
• Telehealth Consultations – remote care options potentially available for follow-up and chronic disease management; call for details
• Community Health Center Care – serving all patients regardless of ability to pay, consistent with Healthreach’s community health mission

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Cigna (PPO)
• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Regence Health Plans (PPO)
• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Please contact the practice directly at (207) 549-7581 to confirm your specific plan is currently accepted.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 47 Main St, Coopers Mills, ME 04341

Phone: (207) 549-7581

Hospital Affiliations

• MaineGeneral Medical Center – Augusta, ME