Wade Hamilton, MD, FACC
Pediatrician | Pediatric Cardiology
12 High St Suite 301 Lewiston ME, 04240About
Wade Hamilton, MD, FACC, is a seasoned pediatric cardiologist currently in practice at Central Maine Medical Center. Based in Lewiston, Maine, he provides critical care to children with heart conditions at the hospital, which serves a large portion of Androscoggin County. Central Maine Medical Center is a respected and well-regarded institution, located at 300 Main Street in the heart of Lewiston. The hospital serves the needs of patients from both Lewiston and Auburn, as well as other small and medium-sized communities in the area. It is designated as a trauma center, making it a critical resource for those in need of emergency medical care. As a pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Hamilton is an expert in diagnosing, treating and managing heart conditions in children. He is highly trained and experienced in a wide range of techniques and procedures, including echocardiography, catheterization, and surgery.
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Education and Training
Boston University School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics - Certified in Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics - Certified in Pediatric Cardiology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Patients' Choice Award 2014
- On-Time Doctor Award 2014
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2014
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Birth Defects
- Pain
Fellowships
- Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center Pediatric Cardiology 1978
Fellowships
- Childrens Hospital/Boston Medical Center
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Get to know Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Wade Hamilton, who serves patients in Lewiston, Maine.
Well-versed in the field of pediatric cardiology, Dr. Hamilton is affiliated with Central Maine Medical Center.
The Central Maine Medical Center is a hospital located at 300 Main Street in the city of Lewiston, Maine. It serves most of Androscoggin County, including Lewiston and Auburn, Maine and various small and medium-sized communities. It is designated as a trauma center.
A 1973 graduate of the Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Hamilton went on to perform his residency in pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1976. He followed this up with a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center from 1976 until 1978.
A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), the doctor is board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents, while cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some parts of the circulatory system. Pediatric cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart problems in children. In those children who might need heart surgery, pediatric cardiologists work closely with pediatric heart surgeons to determine the best treatments and interventions.
With over 50 years of experience, Dr. Hamilton has been the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2014), On-Time Doctor Award (2014), and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014).
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