About
Dr. Ben Hagopian earned his MD and Masters in Public Health from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He completed a four-year family medicine residency at Maine Medical Center, where he was selected to stay on as chief resident. He then pursued a fellowship in integrative medicine through Maine Medical Center and the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. Before founding Maine Integrative Family Care, he spent three years in Oxford County delivering primary and integrative care to rural Mainers.
Dr. Hagopian holds board certification in family medicine. He is passionate about preventive lifestyle medicine, plant-based nutrition, and intermittent fasting. His clinical interests include health promotion, integrative approaches to chronic disease, and helping patients manage conditions like hypertension, diabetes, fibromyalgia, anxiety, and sleep disorders. He serves on the New England Direct Primary Care Alliance and has contributed to national media on healthcare topics. Outside the practice, he enjoys eating his way through Portland, exercising, spending time in nature, and cheering on the Boston Celtics. He and his wife have a son, a daughter, and a dog.
Education & Training
Medical School
Case Western Reserve University (MD, MPH)
Residency
Family Medicine, Maine Medical Center (4 years, chief resident)
Fellowship
Integrative Medicine, Maine Medical Center and Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona
Additional Training
Masters in Public Health (MPH), Case Western Reserve University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hagopian right for?
Dr. Hagopian is a strong fit for adults seeking a preventive, lifestyle-first approach to primary care. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, or fibromyalgia benefit from his integrative lens. He works particularly well with those interested in nutrition, intermittent fasting, or plant-based approaches to health. Please note that his panel is currently full.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hagopian treats a wide range of primary care conditions. His clinical focus includes hypertension, diabetes, obesity, fibromyalgia, anxiety, stress, sleep disorders, chronic disease, and Lyme disease. He also emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention as core parts of his practice.
Dr. Hagopian takes a lifestyle-first, integrative approach to care. He prioritizes nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management before turning to medications. He combines conventional diagnosis with integrative tools like acupuncture, breathwork, and supplement counseling.
Dr. Hagopian earned his MD and MPH from Case Western Reserve University. He completed a four-year family medicine residency at Maine Medical Center, serving as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in integrative medicine through Maine Medical Center and the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.
Yes, Dr. Hagopian holds board certification in family medicine. He also holds a Masters in Public Health, which informs his broader perspective on healthcare reform and preventive care.
Yes. Dr. Hagopian is passionate about plant-based nutrition and intermittent fasting. He counsels patients on dietary approaches to managing and preventing chronic disease. He recommends evidence-based nutritional strategies tailored to each patient.
Dr. Hagopian's panel is currently full. Prospective patients interested in Maine Integrative Family Care should schedule a free meet-and-greet with Dr. Alena Comella, who is actively accepting new patients.
Yes. Dr. Hagopian makes house calls when appropriate. He considers visiting patients in their own environment a privilege and an important part of patient-centered care, particularly for those with limited mobility.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026