About
Dr. Maria Rutmann is a board-certified pediatrician with over ten years of clinical experience. She earned her medical degree from the Central University of Venezuela in 2011. She then completed her pediatric residency at Miami Children's Hospital, now known as Nicklaus Children's Hospital, in 2014. After residency, she chose Maine as her home and built her practice in Aroostook County, a community she quickly grew to love.
Dr. Rutmann is passionate about newborn care, lactation support, pediatric asthma, concussion management, mental health, and the care of children with chronic or congenital conditions. As a mother of two young children, she approaches every patient relationship with genuine personal investment. She is known for making late-night house calls, checking in with families on weekends, and advocating persistently for children with complex or ongoing concerns. Outside the clinic, she is an avid scuba diver, swimmer, and non-fiction reader. She also has an interest in interior design and is currently learning German.
Education & Training
Medical School
Central University of Venezuela (UCV), graduated 2011
Residency
Pediatrics, Miami Children's Hospital (now Nicklaus Children's Hospital), completed 2014
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rutmann right for?
Dr. Rutmann is a strong fit for families with children from newborn through age 25 in Aroostook County. Parents managing chronic conditions like asthma, anxiety, or developmental delays benefit from her thorough, relationship-driven approach. Newborns and their families receive especially close support through her 4th Trimester Package and home visits. She also serves young adults navigating health needs independently for the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rutmann treats a broad range of pediatric conditions, including asthma, pneumonia, anxiety, anemia, concussion, autism, developmental delays, and tethered oral tissues such as tongue and lip tie. She also manages congenital conditions requiring ongoing care coordination. Her clinical focus spans preventive care, newborn care, and chronic disease management across all childhood stages.
Yes. Dr. Rutmann holds board certification in pediatrics. She completed her residency training at Miami Children's Hospital, now Nicklaus Children's Hospital, in 2014 and brings over ten years of clinical experience to her Presque Isle practice.
Dr. Rutmann earned her medical degree from the Central University of Venezuela in 2011. She completed her pediatric residency at Miami Children's Hospital, now Nicklaus Children's Hospital, in Miami, finishing in 2014. She has practiced in Maine since then.
Yes. Dr. Rutmann makes house calls for families within a 25-minute driving radius of the Presque Isle office. She is known for late-night visits when clinical concern warrants it. House calls are also a core part of the 4th Trimester Package for newborn families.
Yes. Members can contact Dr. Rutmann directly through a secure messaging system for after-hours urgent concerns. She is known for checking in with patients and families on evenings and weekends when the situation calls for it.
Yes. Dr. Rutmann performs tongue and lip tie laser releases using a nitrous oxide cryotherapy device. The procedure takes seconds, produces minimal bleeding, and allows for a complete release of the tissue. The service is available to both members and non-members.
Dr. Rutmann follows the AAP immunization schedule and offers all recommended vaccines for patients up to age 18. She welcomes open, judgment-free conversations about vaccine timing for families with questions.
Dr. Rutmann has over ten years of clinical experience in pediatrics. She completed her residency in 2014 and has practiced in Aroostook County, Maine since then, building long-term relationships with many local families.
Yes. Newborn care is one of Dr. Rutmann's core clinical interests. Through the 4th Trimester Package, she provides a prenatal home visit and home visits at one week, two weeks, and one month of age. She also offers lactation support during this period.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026