Coastal Women’s Healthcare

About Coastal Women’s Healthcare

What is Coastal Women’s Healthcare?

Coastal Women’s Healthcare is an OB/GYN practice based in Scarborough, Maine, serving patients from across southern Maine, including Portland, South Portland, Yarmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Saco, Old Orchard, New Gloucester, Westbrook, Gorham, Freeport and Windham. Its services are GYN care, pregnancy, fertility, birth control and IUDs, menopause, Medicare services, imaging, breast health, lab work, nitrous oxide for in-office procedures, in-office procedures, and surgery. It performs surgery at three locations. In its own words: "We offer a full spectrum of OB/GYN services, including breast imaging, 3D mammography, in-office procedures, and a state-licensed laboratory, all right here under one roof."

Of its services, menopause care is the one that touches hormone therapy. The practice includes hormone therapy when it is clinically indicated among its menopause treatment options, alongside non-hormonal medications, local therapies for vaginal and urinary symptoms, and lifestyle approaches. It does not say which menopause hormone treatments it uses. It does not list weight loss, peptide or longevity services.

Its providers are Catherine Brooker, MD; Caitlin Dane, MD; Erin Dawson Chalat, MD; Emily I. Kenny, MD; Laura Knapik, DO; India Pappas, MD; John Pulvino, MD; Samantha Ricci, MD; Julianne Scott, DO; Jennifer Shinners, MD; Josh Sinkin, MD; Barbara Slager, MD; Amanda Vinner, MD; Tasha A. Worster, MD; Deanna Bennett, FNP; Patricia Bryan, WHNP; Ashley Pratt, WHNP; and Marisa Rosenthal, FNP. It has a 4.7 rating on Google from 418 reviews.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices, and it does not state a consultation fee. It says it accepts insurance, and it notes that Medicare may not cover every service at an annual visit. Its Medicare information gives $60 as the cost of the annual women’s wellness visit, which Medicare does not cover unless Part B applies. It also says Medicare fully covers problem-based visits when the appointment is booked as one. It does not say which insurance plans it accepts, whether it offers HSA or financing options, or whether medication is included in any price.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who writes menopause prescriptions, because the clinic does not name which provider handles hormone therapy. Ask which menopause hormone treatments it offers, and whether the medication is brand-name or compounded. Ask whether any visit fee includes the medication, and what follow-up visits and lab work cost. Ask what a consultation costs before you book, and whether your insurance or Medicare will cover the visit, since Medicare may not cover every service at an annual visit. Ask whether any visits can be done by video, because the clinic does not say. Ask how to cancel or change an appointment, and whether any ongoing fee applies. You can call (207) 885-8400 to get these answers before booking.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want an OB/GYN practice that handles menopause care, including hormone therapy when it is clinically indicated, along with the rest of women’s health care, and you are comfortable with insurance or Medicare billing. If you are looking for a cash-pay weight loss, peptide or longevity program, this clinic does not list those services.

Sources: coastalwhc.com, coastalwhc.com/service/menopause, coastalwhc.com/service/medicare-services, coastalwhc.com/your-care-team

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Hours

Mon–Thu 7:45am – 4:30pm

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