CARIBOU, Maine – Pines Health Services is pleased to welcome two new general surgeons, Eric Rau, MD, FACS and Cecilia Trydestam, MD, FACS, expanding access to surgical care for patients in northern Maine.
Dr. Rau earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans, where he also completed his internship and general surgery residency. He brings decades of surgical experience and has received multiple honors during his career, including Surgery Resident of the Year and recognition for excellence in clinical performance.
Dr. Trydestam completed her general surgery residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland and earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. She also holds a master’s degree in molecular biology and a bachelor’s degree in behavioral neuroscience from Lehigh University. Her background includes practicing in community and rural settings and providing a broad range of general surgical services.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Trydestam and Dr. Rau to Pines Health Services,” said Traci Rogers, RN, chief nursing and operating officer of Pines Health Services. “Their experience and commitment to high-quality patient care will help strengthen surgical services in our region and ensure patients have access to the care they need close to home.”
The addition of Dr. Trydestam and Dr. Rau supports Pines Health Services’ mission to provide high-quality, locally accessible care to the communities of Aroostook County.
For more information on Pines Surgical Services visit www.pineshealth.org.
Pines Health Services is a non-profit, community-based multi-specialty physician practice serving the residents of northern and central Aroostook County. Pines providers are committed to excellence in patient-centered health care and to improving the lives of those we serve. Our team of providers, nurses and support staff are actively engaged in advancing the health and wellness needs of people in the County, with a special focus on the unserved and underserved.
