Meet Dr. Hagopian
Dr. Ben Hagopian is a board-certified family physician. He earned his MD, as well as a Masters in Public Health (MPH), from Case Western Reserve University (consistently rated a top tier medical school) in Cleveland, OH. He went on to train at Maine Medical Center for four years where he was selected to remain on as chief resident.
Dr. Hagopian’s desire to focus on health promotion and disease prevention rather than simply treating symptoms of a disease led him to do a fellowship in integrative medicine at Maine Medical Center and the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.
After completing his extensive training, he spent 3 years working in Oxford County, providing primary and integrative care to rural Mainers.
After spending time learning about direct primary care and the value it brings to patients, he strongly believes that a focus on preventive lifestyle medicine, coupled with relationship-centered, personalized care and lower costs are the solution to our healthcare crisis.
Outside of his medical practice, Ben has a passion for healthcare system reform. He is a member of the New England Direct Primary Care Alliance and enjoys writing the occasional newspaper piece about health care and how to improve our system.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, adorable son and daughter, and mischievous dog; eating his way through Portland; exercising; being in nature; and supporting the Boston Celtics and the Maine Red Claws.
Meet Dr. Comella
Dr. Comella is originally from Rochester, NY, where she earned her undergraduate degree in neuroscience and public health from the University of Rochester. She then relocated to Maine to attend medical school at the University of New England, where she earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. In addition to the core curriculum of traditional medical education, osteopathic doctors like Dr. Comella learn specialized, hands-on techniques to treat musculoskeletal imbalances that can affect localized symptoms and overall body health. During medical school, Dr. Comella also obtained certification in nutrition coaching through Precision Nutrition, further complementing her holistic approach to patient care.
Following medical school, she completed a three-year residency in family medicine at Maine Medical Center, followed by a one-year fellowship in integrative medicine. She is also a graduate of the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Fellowship. As part of her fellowship, Dr. Comella trained in medical acupuncture and is certified in medical acupuncture.
Dr. Comella is passionate about the foundational role that health plays in leading a fulfilling and meaningful life. As a primary care physician, she emphasizes prevention and the use of lifestyle factors like nutrition and exercise to address symptoms and prevent chronic disease. Her approach to patient care is holistic, considering not only physical health but also mental and emotional well-being. She has a special interest in women’s health, sports medicine, and lifestyle medicine.
Outside of her medical practice, Dr. Comella is an avid fitness coach and participant. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, Josie. Her hobbies include paddle boarding, skiing, playing soccer, and curling up with a good book or trying out new recipes.
Dr. Comella is excited to start working with patients, bringing her expertise and holistic approach to help them live healthier, more fulfilling lives. She looks forward to collaborating with each individual to provide thoughtful, personalized care.