Downeast OB/GYN

Independent Care in a Friendly Environment

Your OB/GYN should make you feel like family.

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Downeast OB/GYN is a private practice conveniently located in Bangor, Maine, offering exceptional women’s healthcare in a warm, friendly environment.

Independently-Owned

Established by Dr. Joseph Benoit in 1994, In 2019 the practice changed hands of ownership, it is now owned and operated by Dr. Christopher Rumsey. With this transition, Downeast OB/GYN remains one of Bangor, Maine's few private practices.

A Personal Touch

At Downeast OB/GYN our mission is to make each patient feel comfortable while receiving superior care.

Professionally-Staffed

The reliable staff at Downeast OB/GYN have over 30 years of combined service from phone calls to office visits. Our compassionate staff takes pride in the care provided to our patients.

Our Services

Women's Healthcare

Women's Healthcare

At Downeast OB/GYN, we provide annual exams, PAP tests, menopause education, health management, and breast healthcare.

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Obstetrics

Obstetrics

Becoming a parent, whether it's your first time or not, can be unnerving. At Downeast OB/GYN, we offer care for high-risk pregnancies, ultrasounds, and maternal NST testing.

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Gynecology

Gynecology

Downeast OB/GYN provides family planning, contraception, treatment of vaginal infections, UTIs, and in-office procedures like colposcopy, LEEP, and endometrial biopsies.

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About Our Practice

The physicians and staff at Downeast OB/GYN, an Obstetrics and Gynecology practice in Bangor, Maine, are dedicated to the highest level of care in a warm, friendly environment. Our Board Certified doctors offer obstetrical and gynecological expertise, so our patients are confident that they are receiving exceptional care.

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Athena Patient Portal

Our patient portal offers a convenient way to receive test results, review patient care summaries, and view or pay billing statements from your mobile device or computer.

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Here is Brooks celebrating his first St. Patrick’s Day! Brooks is our New Patient Coordinator, Brynn’s son

This is Lisa’s (our Assistant Practice Manager) granddaughter celebrating at school today πŸ’š

Happy St Patrick’s Day all and shout out to Dr Ramsey, can never remember the super nice assistant and Mrs. Jane Burby Malone πŸ’šπŸ€πŸŒˆ

It’s our twins, Ben and Luke’s due date and they are a whole month old today! πŸ€πŸ’™

Only got a couple of them together for a photo but all got their green on!!

Myles is celebrating St Pattys dad and turning 7 months old today!!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Kane! πŸ’™

Barrett and Nolan both by Dr. Rumsey

Our little Miss Ryckeigh ☘️❀️

Sully delivered 6 years ago today by Dr Benoit!

Our little leprechaun ☘️

Leo’s last first holiday!

πŸ€ cute, even when they won't look!

Kinsley+kambrey

Oliver and IvyπŸ’šπŸ€πŸ’›

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This is our Medical Receptionist, Jane’s granddaughter, Gabriella ❀️

This is our Medical Receptionist, Loreli’s granddaughter, Alice ❀️

This is our Medical Receptionist, Loreli’s grandson, Colt ❀️

This is baby Beckett! Our New Patient Coordinator, Brynn’s son 🀍

Henley was delivered by Dr. Rumsey and Dr. Benoit on 2/24/2021 πŸ’œ

Our sweet Cade! Delivered by Dr. Rumsey. 🀍 Baby sis coming in early August! πŸ’“ Downeast is the best! Thank you for all you guys do!! Happy Valentines Day πŸ₯°

This is Abigail! She was delivered by both Dr. Rumsey & Raylene on 11/19/22! This office is amazing & the best around. Happy Valentine’s Day! ❀️

Harlow, 4 - delivered by Dr. Benoit Henley, 12 months - delivered by Dr. Rumsey Hudson, 2 - delivered by momma in the car

Everett 3 and Ella 1 both delivered by Dr.Rumsey! ❀️❀️ we love Downeast OBGYN. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

Nora (Age 5) and Kate (10 months) award goes to best save by Dr. Rumsey! Thank you for bringing my beautiful girls into the world! ❀️❀️ So thankful I get to watch these sweet girls grow up- all thanks to you!

Hunter was delivered by Dr Rumsey on 10/2/21 and Bennett was delivered by Dr Kauffman on 9/24/22 ♥️

Eloise Claire, born 9/10/22, and Violet Mae, 6/2/19 πŸ’• Both delivered by Dr.Rumsey!

Penelope- 21months Archie- 5months Both delivered by Dr. Rumsey πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•

My son Elliot ,delivered by Dr. Rumsey on 4/27/21 and baby #2 due just before Elliot’s second birthday ❀️

Ellie, Charlotte and Mazie all delivered by Dr. Rumsey ❀️

Archer Daniel, our Christmas boy, delivered by Dr. Rumsey 12/25/22.

It is hard to believe Dr. Rumsey delivered this big boy almost four years ago! ❀️

Griffin Thomas ❀️ Delivered by our favorite, Raylene!

Ryleigh ❀️ delivered by Dr. Benoit 9/10/18

Kinsley delivered by Dr. Rumsey on 12/28/21 πŸ’—

Emersyn delivered by Dr. Rumsey just 5 days ago, Feb 9th ❀️

Adley (aka Apple) 9/23/22 Delivered by Ray 🀍

I love that I know all 3 of these cuties,and Amelia is my Great Granddaughter!

Brooklyn delivered by Dr Kauffman in 2019 and Rylee delivered by Dr Rumsey 2022! πŸ₯°

Tasker (3 months now!) delivered by Dr.Rumsey 10/28/22! Have a very Happy Valentine’s Day❀️

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Wishing you all a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Share a photo in the comments of your kiddos wearing their green! πŸ€πŸ’š You know we love to see those sweet babies!
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Here is Brooks celebrating his first St. Patrick’s Day! Brooks is our New Patient Coordinator, Brynn’s son

This is Lisa’s (our Assistant Practice Manager) granddaughter celebrating at school today πŸ’š

Happy St Patrick’s Day all and shout out to Dr Ramsey, can never remember the super nice assistant and Mrs. Jane Burby Malone πŸ’šπŸ€πŸŒˆ

It’s our twins, Ben and Luke’s due date and they are a whole month old today! πŸ€πŸ’™

Only got a couple of them together for a photo but all got their green on!!

Myles is celebrating St Pattys dad and turning 7 months old today!!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Kane! πŸ’™

Barrett and Nolan both by Dr. Rumsey

Our little Miss Ryckeigh ☘️❀️

Sully delivered 6 years ago today by Dr Benoit!

Our little leprechaun ☘️

Leo’s last first holiday!

πŸ€ cute, even when they won't look!

Kinsley+kambrey

Oliver and IvyπŸ’šπŸ€πŸ’›

πŸ€πŸ’š

πŸ€πŸ€

πŸ€

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1 month ago

Downeast Ob/Gyn

Reminder, our office will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of President's Day. As always, if your need is urgent please reach out to our on-call provider at (207) 745-9694. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 21st. Thank you for your understanding! ... Read MoreSee Less

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In honor of Valentine's Day, share a photo of your little ones on this lovely day! ❀️

We love to see all of the babies πŸ₯°
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This is our Medical Receptionist, Jane’s granddaughter, Gabriella ❀️

This is our Medical Receptionist, Loreli’s granddaughter, Alice ❀️

This is our Medical Receptionist, Loreli’s grandson, Colt ❀️

This is baby Beckett! Our New Patient Coordinator, Brynn’s son 🀍

Henley was delivered by Dr. Rumsey and Dr. Benoit on 2/24/2021 πŸ’œ

Our sweet Cade! Delivered by Dr. Rumsey. 🀍 Baby sis coming in early August! πŸ’“ Downeast is the best! Thank you for all you guys do!! Happy Valentines Day πŸ₯°

This is Abigail! She was delivered by both Dr. Rumsey & Raylene on 11/19/22! This office is amazing & the best around. Happy Valentine’s Day! ❀️

Harlow, 4 - delivered by Dr. Benoit Henley, 12 months - delivered by Dr. Rumsey Hudson, 2 - delivered by momma in the car

Everett 3 and Ella 1 both delivered by Dr.Rumsey! ❀️❀️ we love Downeast OBGYN. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

Nora (Age 5) and Kate (10 months) award goes to best save by Dr. Rumsey! Thank you for bringing my beautiful girls into the world! ❀️❀️ So thankful I get to watch these sweet girls grow up- all thanks to you!

Hunter was delivered by Dr Rumsey on 10/2/21 and Bennett was delivered by Dr Kauffman on 9/24/22 ♥️

Eloise Claire, born 9/10/22, and Violet Mae, 6/2/19 πŸ’• Both delivered by Dr.Rumsey!

Penelope- 21months Archie- 5months Both delivered by Dr. Rumsey πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•

My son Elliot ,delivered by Dr. Rumsey on 4/27/21 and baby #2 due just before Elliot’s second birthday ❀️

Ellie, Charlotte and Mazie all delivered by Dr. Rumsey ❀️

Archer Daniel, our Christmas boy, delivered by Dr. Rumsey 12/25/22.

It is hard to believe Dr. Rumsey delivered this big boy almost four years ago! ❀️

Griffin Thomas ❀️ Delivered by our favorite, Raylene!

Ryleigh ❀️ delivered by Dr. Benoit 9/10/18

Kinsley delivered by Dr. Rumsey on 12/28/21 πŸ’—

Emersyn delivered by Dr. Rumsey just 5 days ago, Feb 9th ❀️

Adley (aka Apple) 9/23/22 Delivered by Ray 🀍

I love that I know all 3 of these cuties,and Amelia is my Great Granddaughter!

Brooklyn delivered by Dr Kauffman in 2019 and Rylee delivered by Dr Rumsey 2022! πŸ₯°

Tasker (3 months now!) delivered by Dr.Rumsey 10/28/22! Have a very Happy Valentine’s Day❀️

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