Care philosophy: “So much of what influences our health is seemingly outside of our control, from what is affordable at the grocery store to how we get around this little island, to what our health insurance will pay for. But we are not powerless in defending our own health. I hope to be a partner and advocate for my patients’ wellbeing. I’m very grateful to have this opportunity in this special place among such wonderful people.”

Dr. Plourde specializes in family medicine. His medical interests and expertise include providing both outpatient and inpatient family medicine, public health, chronic disease management and the treatment of substance use disorders. Dr. Plourde attended medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University and completed his family medicine residency at Oregon Health and Sciences University. He earned his Masters of Public Health degree at Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Dr. Plourde joined Cadillac Family Practice and Mount Desert Island Hospital to pursue his interest in practicing rural medicine in both the clinic and hospital setting. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, hiking, woodcarving, soccer.