Bayside Employee Health Center

Bayside Employee Health Center is an occupational health service in Portland, Maine, providing comprehensive medical care and workplace health solutions for employers and employees across the region. Founded in 1999 and entirely physician-owned, the center specializes in treating work-related injuries and illnesses, offering services such as injury care, fitness for duty evaluations, DOT examinations, preplacement screenings, ergonomic assessments, drug screening, independent medical evaluations, and physical and occupational therapy. The center also provides in-house diagnostic services including radiology, EMG testing, pulmonary function testing, audiograms, and phlebotomy. Its mission emphasizes high-quality care, cost reduction through prevention and early return-to-work strategies, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Led by board-certified physician Susan B. Upham, MD, MPH, the center combines medical expertise with a partnership-driven approach, ensuring prompt communication and individualized treatment plans. Dr. Upham, a specialist in occupational and environmental medicine with extensive training in public health and acupuncture, brings over two decades of experience to the practice. She is certified as a Medical Review Officer and a Commercial Driver Medical Examiner and has served in leadership roles within the New England College of Occupational Medicine. The team also includes Physician Assistant Bart J. DeCristoforo and clinical staff dedicated to rapid response, conservative treatment, and collaborative care.

Located at 50 Sewall Street, Suite 301, the center sits just a short walk from the Portland Transportation Center and the city’s main rail station, approximately 0.2 miles from Congress Street and Fore River Parkway. It is also within a half-mile of the Libbytown neighborhood and the Jewish Community Alliance, placing it in a central, accessible location within Portland’s urban core.

Though the center has a modest rating of 2.30 based on 24 reviews, its long-standing presence in the community, physician-led model, and broad range of on-site services reflect a consistent commitment to occupational health needs. It remains a trusted resource for businesses seeking reliable, comprehensive care for injured workers.

Services:

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