Meet Our Providers

Dr. Cindy Pepper has extensive experience in community care, geriatrics, and is a skilled preceptor training and mentoring medical students and residents. She graduated from the Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, spent two years at Faculte Libre de Medicine, Lille, France, and earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering and pre-medical studies from the University of Massachusetts. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Pepper speaks French and Spanish. She has an adult son, Ben, an adult daughter, Beth Ann, and a small menagerie of animals. She also enjoys breadmaking.

Dr. Biswas has practiced family medicine at Bucksport Regional Health Center since 2002. He became a Physician because ever since he was a child in Bangladesh, he wanted to help the sick and those in need. He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom, and board certified in internal medicine in the U.S. Dr. Biswas attended Dhaka Medical College in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, U.K. He has been married to wife, Yasamin, for 28 years, and has two children. When he is not working, he enjoys listening to music, traveling, badminton, and photography.

Dr. Bugbee earned his medical degree, with honors, from the University of California, Davis, and completed his residency at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA Family Practice. Dr. Bugbee is certified with the American Board of Family Physicians, and is a member of the board of directors of the Maine Academy of Family Physicians. He has an extensive experience, having worked as a family physician, an emergency room/ambulatory center physician, and a hospitalist at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Nightingale has been practicing in the area for many years and is highly skilled in several disciplines. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama and is Board Certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, and laser surgery with a special interest in venous disease. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Vachon became a Physician because he wanted to help people in pain. Foot pain, to be exact, which is why he chose podiatry as his specialty. He has been practicing for several decades. His professional interests include, diabetic wounds, sports medicine, reconstructive forefoot surgery, foot wounds and injuries of the foot. He received his BS in biology from UMaine and earned his MD from Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. He received his surgical training from Boston City Hospital, Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Podiatry Hospital of Pittsburg. Dr. Vachon is married to wife, Dottie, has three grown children, and two Wheaton terriers. When he is not working, he spends his time fishing and hunting. He also enjoys gardening, running and biking.

Hurricane Katrina came just two months after Sara and her family moved to New Orleans and overnight they were homeless and jobless. The compassion shown to her by others during this difficult time made Sara realize that she wanted to have a career where she could give back to her community. Becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner felt like the best way for her to achieve that goal. Sara specializes in family medicine, with patients of all ages. Sara has a BSN from George Mason University, and Masters of Science in Nursing from Husson University. She is married with two daughters and four cats. She loves running, traveling, reading and learning new things.

Dr. Benson promotes health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease and has substantial experience in urgent care. He has a Bachelor of Science in biology and completed a Family Practice Internship at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American Medical Association, and the American Society Addiction Medicine.

Heidi has experience in chronic disease management, geriatrics and long-term care. She earned a Master's Degree in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner, from Husson University, Bangor, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maine Fort Kent. She is a Certified Rehab Registered Nurse.

Ruth Tainter, Family Nurse Practitioner, has experience in various medical specialties, including, ambulatory surgery, emergency room, and helping patients manage chronic diseases. She attended the University of Maine, Orono, and earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing Masters. Ruth is involved with many activities that support the community and co-chairs her church’s Public Suppers which involves planning, shopping, and cooking monthly meals (prior to COVID 19 restrictions) for up to 160 individuals. When not working or volunteering, Ruth is interested in sailing, restoring a 22-foot sailboat, a 12-foot dingy and a 1978 Triumph Spitfire.

Dr. Walden is BRHC’s Medical Director. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a primary care physician. She is also experienced in obstetrics. Dr. Walden earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, Maine. She is married with six children and enjoys farming and the outdoors. She is very active in the Blue Hill community, volunteering at the school and church. She also enjoy cooking, baking, photography and framing, art and music.

Megan Light is a Family Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, evidence-based quality care for patients of all ages. She has expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and management of both acute and complex chronic medical conditions. Megan earned her Master of Science in Nursing/FNP degree from Middle Tennessee State University, her Bachelor of Nursing degree from Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT, and her Nursing Associate of Applied Sciences degree from Nashville State Community College. She is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. Megan will be per-diem during the summer.

Dr. John Bradford is an orthopedic surgeon with many years of experience. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College, earned his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin, did his surgical internship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY, and his residency in orthopedic surgery at George Washington University Hospital Washington, DC. Dr. Bradford is a member of the American Medical Association, the Maine Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and a Fellow at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

Anne Perkins-Gaspar has more than 20 years’ experience in healthcare. She has extensive experience in caring for patients across the life span with a wide variety of acute and chronic health diagnoses. She has experience in not only primary care, but occupational health as well as urgent care. She is experienced in completing Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, routine physicals, well child checks, DOT physicals, coast guard physicals and more. Anne earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, her RN, and a Master Science Nursing - Nurse Practitioner both from Husson University, Bangor. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family as well as hiking and kayaking. Anne is per-diem at the School Based Health Center.

Jade is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing from Purdue University Global. With a diverse clinical background and a passion for holistic, and patient-centered care, Jade provides comprehensive primary care services across the lifespan — including adult health, pediatrics, and women’s health. She has experience as a Registered Nurse in settings that include acute cardiac units, step-down units, and medical-surgical floors. She believes in empowering individuals through education and collaborative care and strives to build trusted relationships that support long-term health and wellness. Jade is committed to increasing access to quality care. She loves spending time with her family, has two cats and in her free time, enjoys cooking, traveling, gardening, and hiking.

Dina is a highly skilled Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive expertise in conducting comprehensive patient assessments and designing individualized care plans. She is deeply committed to continuous professional growth, consistently staying current with evolving best practices to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care. Her strong communication abilities, keen prioritization skills, and compassionate approach to patient engagement reflect a steadfast dedication to enhancing healthcare outcomes and improving patient satisfaction. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Maine, Orono.

Bethany is a highly skilled Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of clinical experience in primary care, chronic disease management, and care coordination. She consistently delivers comprehensive, compassionate, evidence‑based care to patients across the lifespan. Bethany is dedicated to improving health outcomes through patient education and continuity of care. She earned her registered nurse certificate and her family nurse practitioner degree from the University of Maine, Orono, and has practiced locally for many years.

David is a versatile therapist who uses solution focused brief intervention techniques to work with families in distress, intervening in substance abuse problems, treating post-trauma anxiety, using homework assignments, and providing clients with tools for problem solving. He has a BA in sociology from Taylor University, and earned his MSW in Treatment of Individuals, Families, and Groups from Loyola University. David is married and has an adult son and daughter. He moved to Maine as a young adult to pursue Maine’s wilderness and outdoor activity – that is where you will find him now when he is not working.

Jonathan, a clinical psychologist, has practiced for decades and uses evidence-based cognitive-behavioral, collaborative and solution-focused brief intervention techniques to work with a diverse range of families and patients of all ages. He earned his MS in Counseling/Clinical Psychology from University of Oregon and his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Virginia. He has a wife, Phyllis, and two grown children. When not working, he and Phyllis enjoy hiking, camping, riding their motorcycles and exploring Maine.

Julie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing clinical social work for over 25 years. She has a broad range of experience in a variety of mental health and addiction settings with the adult population ages 18-98. She specializes in trauma-related issues and is EMDR certified. She earned a degree from University of Southern Maine, then attended graduate school at Boston University. While working in geriatrics, she went to United Theological Seminary to help clients with end-of-life issues and earned her Doctor of Ministry degree. Julie has two children, three grandchildren, two cats and a dog. She enjoys hiking, fly fishing and skiing.

Dr. Kimberly Mills, DSW, LCSW, ITTP, is a compassionate and astute psychotherapist with more than 18 years of experience serving children, families, and older adults facing mental health challenges as they age. She has extended experience in treatment for sleep issues, depressive and anxiety symptoms, trauma, grief and loss, Imposter Syndrome – within education and employment situations, self- doubt/self - confidence, gaining sense of self and understanding. She graduated from Capella University, Minneapolis, MN, with her Doctorate of Social Work, the University of New England, Westbrook, ME, with a Master’s of Social Work, Omni-Com Honors Society, and the University of Maine, Orono, ME, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.

Katrina has more than 10 years’ experience in a variety of mental health settings, including a small community hospital, an inpatient pediatric psychiatric hospital, outpatient therapy, and family therapy. She understands firsthand how important mental health support is for students and families. Katrina is a proud graduate of Ellsworth High School. She earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Maine at Augusta and later Katrina earned her master’s degree in psychology social work from the University of New England. She married her high school sweetheart and has three beautiful children - 2 sons and a daughter.

Kristen is experienced in providing individual and group counseling services to students and classrooms and is proficient in treating students with special needs, including autism, ADHD and anxiety. Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Kristen helps patients with emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. Kristen is skilled in developing positive behavior support plans and providing conflict resolution. Kristen earned her Master of Social Work from New York University, Silver School of Social Work, and a B.A. in psychology from the University of Dayton.

Diane is experienced in psychiatric care and in providing support for patients with depression, anxiety and other psychiatric illnesses. She is extremely resourceful with good critical thinking and problem-solving abilities for her patients. She also is skilled in conducting diagnostic family interviews as part of multidisciplinary teams evaluations for ADHD, learning disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorders. Diane earned her Masters of Social Work from the University of Maine and a Bachelor of Science in nutrition from Montclair State University, New Jersey.

Dr. Rupp has been a lead dentist serving in nonprofit public health on behalf of the underserved population in Northern Colorado and has a proven record of quality and comprehensive general dentistry performance including restorative, fixed, removable, root canals, oral surgery, treatment planning and care for patients with complex medical histories. Dr. Rupp earned his D.D.S. at the University of Colorado. He is a member of the American Dental Association and is a Marine Corp veteran.

Dr. Doan is a community-focused dentist committed to improving access to quality dental care for underserved populations. His passion for dentistry began after witnessing firsthand the impact of free dental care on his family and community. He volunteered extensively at free dental clinics and participated in humanitarian mission trips throughout the U.S. and Mexico, serving foster children and patients in rural areas. Dr. Doan earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of New England.

Jessica received an Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Maine at Augusta’s Bangor campus, in 2006. She began working at Bucksport Regional Health Center that same year. She is thankful to work in a strong team environment, and feels that the patients recognize and benefit tremendously from this. She is mindful of her patients who are anxious and nervous in the dental office setting, and takes great pride in ensuring a comfortable and successful visit. When she is not in the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her children, Taylor, Blayne, and Kinley, being with family and friends, watching Taylor play sports, camping, attending concerts and cheering on the New England Patriots!

Nicole is passionate about working in the dental field. She thoroughly enjoys her working relationship with patients of all ages. She finds it very rewarding to have the opportunity to help and educate each patient individually. Nicole attended Bucksport High School, and graduated from the University of Maine at Augusta’s Bangor campus, receiving an Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene. She began her dental hygiene career at a private dental office in Blue Hill, and was thrilled to have the opportunity to practice in her hometown, at Bucksport Regional Dental Center, starting in 2013. Nicole is married to her husband James, who is a Merchant Mariner, Police Officer, and Army National Guardsman. They have two children, Alexis and Wyatt, and a Husky named Kylie. When she is not at work, she enjoys any outdoor activity with her family and friends. She particularly enjoys biking, kayaking, hiking and fishing.

Brooke is a dental hygienist who really wants to provide the most comprehensive care. She always asks the patient if they have questions and then provides education or resources to help support them. She applies her critical thinking skills to identify pros and cons to alternative solutions. Brooke also conducts sealant placement, fluoride application, individualized homecare techniques and product recommendation. She earned an Associate’s Degree in dental hygiene from Middlesex Community College in Lowell, MA.