MDI HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTERS
Cooper Gilmore Health Center
Cooper Gilmore Health Center in Bar Harbor
Founded in 1968
Supportive, professional atmosphere with highly qualified and experienced staff
Family practice, internal medicine, and on-site specialists to meet your healthcare needs in the most convenient way possible
We ensure patients receive care in the most efficient and straightforward manner
17 Hancock Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207 288-5024
Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
For after hours and weekend inquiries, please call your health center to speak to our response center that will have the on-call provider return your call.
- Adolescent Health
- Anticoagulation Clinic
- Cardiology
- Diabetes Education
- Family Medicine
- Family Planning
- Geriatrics
- Immunizations
- Internal Medicine
- Laboratory Services
- OB/GYN Services
- Pediatrics
- Primary Care
- Preventative Medicine
- Pulmonology
- EKG
- Joint Injection
- Minor Fracture Care
- Minor Podiatry Procedures
- Minor Skin Procedures
- PAP Smears
“It’s an honor for me to listen to my patients and learn about their lives… It’s really about honoring people’s lives—especially as they age.”
“Island residents no longer need to travel to Bangor or Ellsworth for treatment of sleep disorders—we have comprehensive treatment options right here on MDI. And there are more programs available to people with lung disease today; we are able to pick up disease earlier on, enhancing the quality of life for our patients.”
Our Providers
Rodney T. Ono, MD
Physician
Care Philosophy: “There are often many different ways to accomplish a goal.”
Dr. Rodney T. Ono, MD is a board-certified internal medicine specialist practicing at Cooper Gilmore Health Center in Bar Harbor, ME. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1980 and completed his residency at UCLA School of Medicine’s Wadsworth VA Hospital.
Before moving to the Mount Desert Island area, Dr. Ono had been in practice in Hilo, Hawaii for more than 35 years. As a practitioner, he is a strong proponent of the Mediterranean diet. Dr. Ono and his wife first came to MDI in the 1970s as newlyweds. Outside of the office, they enjoy spending time with family and their new grandchildren.
Care Philosophy: “There are often many different ways to accomplish a goal.”
Dr. Rodney T. Ono, MD is a board-certified internal medicine specialist practicing at Cooper Gilmore Health Center in Bar Harbor, ME. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1980 and completed his residency at UCLA School of Medicine’s Wadsworth VA Hospital.
Before moving to the Mount Desert Island area, Dr. Ono had been in practice in Hilo, Hawaii for more than 35 years. As a practitioner, he is a strong proponent of the Mediterranean diet. Dr. Ono and his wife first came to MDI in the 1970s as newlyweds. Outside of the office, they enjoy spending time with family and their new grandchildren.
Rodney T. Ono, MD
Physician
Peter Witham, MD
Physician
Care Philosophy: “As a primary care internist, I believe that long term relationships with my patients allow me to give them the best medical care. Many of my patients are coping with multiple chronic medical conditions, and we work together not just to manage an illness, but to help them continue to enjoy the best life possible in the face of whatever conditions they have. I view the role of the physician not to tell patients what to do, but to get patients the information they need to make the right choices for their own unique situation.”
Dr. Peter Witham specializes in internal medicine. His medical interests and expertise include the evaluation and care of patients with multiple ongoing medical conditions and the care of older patients. He believes in establishing long term relationships between patient and providers leads to the best patient care. “I came to MDI to work with a group of people who are dedicated to caring for both their patients and the community as a whole,” he says.
Outside of work, Dr. Witham enjoys photography, hiking, baking, and spending time with his wife and their Bernese Mountain dogs. He and his wife were originally introduced to MDI when they visited the Appalachian Mountain Club on Echo Lake for a camping trip in the early 90s, and they still go every year.
Care Philosophy: “As a primary care internist, I believe that long term relationships with my patients allow me to give them the best medical care. Many of my patients are coping with multiple chronic medical conditions, and we work together not just to manage an illness, but to help them continue to enjoy the best life possible in the face of whatever conditions they have. I view the role of the physician not to tell patients what to do, but to get patients the information they need to make the right choices for their own unique situation.”
Dr. Peter Witham specializes in internal medicine. His medical interests and expertise include the evaluation and care of patients with multiple ongoing medical conditions and the care of older patients. He believes in establishing long term relationships between patient and providers leads to the best patient care. “I came to MDI to work with a group of people who are dedicated to caring for both their patients and the community as a whole,” he says.
Outside of work, Dr. Witham enjoys photography, hiking, baking, and spending time with his wife and their Bernese Mountain dogs. He and his wife were originally introduced to MDI when they visited the Appalachian Mountain Club on Echo Lake for a camping trip in the early 90s, and they still go every year.
Peter Witham, MD
Physician
Robert D. Weiss, MD
Physician
Care philosophy:
“I strive to make my patients fully educated partners in the medical decision-making process.”
Dr. Robert Weiss specializes in the treatment of pulmonary disease including asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis and hypertension. His medical interests and expertise include sleep medicine, particularly and sleep apnea and its treatment. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Weiss moved to Mount Desert Island after finishing his medical training. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing on the sea cliffs, kayaking and hiking with friends and family. He is an active member of his son’s school board and has assisted in various school activities and field trips anywhere from Boston to Katahdin. He also enjoys traveling and has ventured to many remote areas including the islands of Arctic Norway, Newfoundland, Alaska, the South Pacific and the Alps.
Care philosophy:
“I strive to make my patients fully educated partners in the medical decision-making process.”
Dr. Robert Weiss specializes in the treatment of pulmonary disease including asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis and hypertension. His medical interests and expertise include sleep medicine, particularly and sleep apnea and its treatment. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Weiss moved to Mount Desert Island after finishing his medical training. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing on the sea cliffs, kayaking and hiking with friends and family. He is an active member of his son’s school board and has assisted in various school activities and field trips anywhere from Boston to Katahdin. He also enjoys traveling and has ventured to many remote areas including the islands of Arctic Norway, Newfoundland, Alaska, the South Pacific and the Alps.
Robert D. Weiss, MD
Physician
Katy Lawson, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Care philosophy: “I am a Family Nurse Practitioner and enjoy caring for people of all ages but I am particularly experienced and interested in the area of Geriatrics. I spend a great deal of time caring for patients as they age and in end of life situations. I do nursing home rounds each week in addition to my office hours. I enjoy all settings and feel particularly lucky to get to care for MDI Hospital patients in these various settings.”
Katy specializes in family practice and primary care. Her medical interests and expertise include geriatrics and end of life care. Katy is an avid athlete and an active member of the Acadian Youth Sports Board, where she works to help maintain and improve youth sport programs on the island. She and her husband were born and raised on Mount Desert Island and always planned to return to work on the Island as soon as their jobs allowed and positions were available. “I am blessed to help care for so many members of the community in which I was raised,” she says. The couple has two young children. When she is not at work, Katy spends the majority of her time chasing them around. She also enjoy running, hiking and most other outdoor activities.
Care philosophy: “I am a Family Nurse Practitioner and enjoy caring for people of all ages but I am particularly experienced and interested in the area of Geriatrics. I spend a great deal of time caring for patients as they age and in end of life situations. I do nursing home rounds each week in addition to my office hours. I enjoy all settings and feel particularly lucky to get to care for MDI Hospital patients in these various settings.”
Katy specializes in family practice and primary care. Her medical interests and expertise include geriatrics and end of life care. Katy is an avid athlete and an active member of the Acadian Youth Sports Board, where she works to help maintain and improve youth sport programs on the island. She and her husband were born and raised on Mount Desert Island and always planned to return to work on the Island as soon as their jobs allowed and positions were available. “I am blessed to help care for so many members of the community in which I was raised,” she says. The couple has two young children. When she is not at work, Katy spends the majority of her time chasing them around. She also enjoy running, hiking and most other outdoor activities.
Katy Lawson, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Kate Bartlett Worcester, PA
Physician Assistant
Care Philosophy: Patient centered, detailed internal medicine.
Kate Bartlett Worcester, is a board certified NCCPA and provides care at MDI Hospital’s Cooper Gilmore Health Center in Bar Harbor, ME. Having studied at the University of New England, Kate earned a Master of Science in the Physician Assistant Program. Her medical interests include cardiology, pulmonology, dermatology, and therapeutic botox.
Kate has received a myriad of notable awards, honors, and titles. In 2011, Kate received the Kona Ironman Certified Medical Provider Award. Two years later, she was nominated for the Maine Healthcare Provider of the Year by the Maine Hospital Association. In 2019, she served as a Board Member for the Maine Association of Physician Assistants and in 2021, she served as the Educational Chair for the Maine Association of Physician Assistants. Most recently in 2020, Kate was awarded the Outstanding Healthcare Provider of the Year by the Maine Association of Physician Assistants for her unparalleled efforts in combating the coronavirus pandemic.
Kate states that her brief message to current and/or prospective patients is, “Access to quality healthcare in a rural community is a challenge. MDI Hospital has achieved the greatest form of excellence achieve exemplary quality care. I am proud to be a part of my medical home.”
Outside of work, Kate enjoys golfing, playing the piano, and spending time with her family. Kate originally moved to MDI in 2003 to establish a family and in 2006, she began working for MDI Hospital, saying she has always considered this place her home.
Care Philosophy: Patient centered, detailed internal medicine.
Kate Bartlett Worcester, is a board certified NCCPA and provides care at MDI Hospital’s Cooper Gilmore Health Center in Bar Harbor, ME. Having studied at the University of New England, Kate earned a Master of Science in the Physician Assistant Program. Her medical interests include cardiology, pulmonology, dermatology, and therapeutic botox.
Kate has received a myriad of notable awards, honors, and titles. In 2011, Kate received the Kona Ironman Certified Medical Provider Award. Two years later, she was nominated for the Maine Healthcare Provider of the Year by the Maine Hospital Association. In 2019, she served as a Board Member for the Maine Association of Physician Assistants and in 2021, she served as the Educational Chair for the Maine Association of Physician Assistants. Most recently in 2020, Kate was awarded the Outstanding Healthcare Provider of the Year by the Maine Association of Physician Assistants for her unparalleled efforts in combating the coronavirus pandemic.
Kate states that her brief message to current and/or prospective patients is, “Access to quality healthcare in a rural community is a challenge. MDI Hospital has achieved the greatest form of excellence achieve exemplary quality care. I am proud to be a part of my medical home.”
Outside of work, Kate enjoys golfing, playing the piano, and spending time with her family. Kate originally moved to MDI in 2003 to establish a family and in 2006, she began working for MDI Hospital, saying she has always considered this place her home.