Bayside Employee Health Center

Bayside Employee Health Center is an occupational health service in Portland, ME, located at 50 Sewall St #301. The center provides comprehensive medical care for the area's workforce, serving injured workers, employers, and employees through a physician-owned model. Services include injury care, fitness for duty evaluations, DOT examinations, OSHA mandated preventive examinations, preplacement examinations, functional testing, onsite and tailored stretching programs, drug screening, MRO services, ergonomic evaluations, second opinions, independent medical examinations, permanent impairment ratings, physical and occupational therapy, and specialist treatment for complex musculoskeletal cases. In-house diagnostic services include radiology, EMG testing, BTE functional testing, pulmonary function testing, audiograms, and phlebotomy. The clinic also handles minor acute injuries, early diagnosis of illness from hazardous exposures, medical clearance for wellness purposes, and wellness programs such as immunizations and health risk appraisals. It holds a rating of 2.30 based on 24 reviews.

Founded in 1999, the practice remains entirely physician-owned and led. Board-certified physician Susan Upham, MD, MPH, oversees the medical practice and provides direct patient care. Dr. Upham received her undergraduate degree from Brandeis University and attended the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She completed a Family Practice Residency in 1989, a Master in Public Health Program, and an Occupational and Environmental Medicine Fellowship. She is board certified through the ABPM, a certified Medical Review Officer, and a certified Commercial Driver Medical Examiner. Her special interests include onsite services, medical surveillance, toxicology, reproductive hazards, indoor air quality, and cumulative trauma disorders. She has lectured on occupational topics for employees, employers, and professional groups, and performs independent medical evaluations, permanent impairment ratings, and second opinions.

Physician Assistant Bart J. DeCristoforo, PA-C, MS, Ed.M., has been a state and nationally certified Physician Assistant in Maine since 2001. He holds a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of New England and a Master of Education from Harvard University. Prior to his medical career, he was a public school math and science teacher for 10 years and worked as a kidney dialysis technician and EMT. He delivers patient-centered care while maintaining communication with involved parties. Occupational Therapist Stephen Kouba, OTR, has practiced since 1985. He specializes in the prevention and treatment of occupational injuries, particularly work-related upper extremity disorders, and offers holistic treatment for musculoskeletal or neurological injuries.

Bayside Employee Health Center combines specialized occupational medicine expertise with in-house diagnostics to support the health and safety of Portland's workforce.

The clinic is situated on Sewall Street, just a tenth of a mile from Congress Street and roughly two tenths of a mile from the Fore River Parkway. It is also within easy walking distance of the Portland Transportation Center and the Portland train station.

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Services:

• DOT Examinations
• Drug Screening
• Fitness for Duty Evaluations
• Injury Care
• Preplacement Examinations