MaineHealth Pediatrics – Main St – Saco

MaineHealth Pediatrics - Main St - Saco is a Doctor in Saco, ME, operating as a private pediatric practice focused on care for babies through teens. The clinic utilizes a Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, a subscription-based approach that removes insurance companies from dictating care restrictions. This structure allows for shorter wait times and direct access to the physician for routine questions and emergencies. The practice serves families with newborns, toddlers, and teenagers, offering in-home lactation support, perinatal mental health support, and guidance on age-appropriate behaviors. Special areas of interest include ADHD, Autism, and Neurodiversity, with a strong emphasis on mental health support for all age groups.

Dr. Ali Kopelman, M.D., I.B.C.L.C., F.A.A.P., F.M.A.A.P, is a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience. She provides 24-hour access to patients, answering phone calls at night for emergencies. The DPC membership includes same-day or next-day appointments for acute visits, annual and sports physicals, and direct communication via email or phone. The practice also offers Fourth Trimester Care, meeting infant medical needs in the family's home during the first months after birth. A certified therapy dog named Ari is available upon request for appointments, helping children who are stressed by medical settings or worried about vaccines. The practice was the first of its kind to open in Maine over five years ago, establishing a medical home with wraparound health care.

The location is situated at 655 Main St in Saco. It sits directly on Main Street, a main road. The practice is located about 0.3 miles from Goosefare Brook, a creek, and 0.3 miles from Ocean Park Road. Eslie J. Parquette School is also nearby, approximately 0.3 miles away. The Brandt Donation nature preserve is located about 0.4 miles from the clinic. Another stretch of Goosefare Brook, identified as a river, is found about 0.5 miles from the practice.

The practice holds a rating of 3.50 based on customer reviews. Dr. Kopelman’s approach emphasizes relationship-based medicine, ensuring that the family and child are at the heart of the care team. The subscription model is designed to provide high-quality, accessible medical care without hidden costs, distinguishing it from concierge medicine which still bills insurance for additional services.

MaineHealth Pediatrics - Main St - Saco provides specialized pediatric care in Saco, ME, combining direct physician access with a focus on mental health and developmental support for children from infancy through adolescence.