PEDIATRICS

Dr. Renee Fay-LeBlanc has served as Chief Medical Officer at Greater Portland Health since June 2014. Dr. Renee graduated from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2003 and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at New York University in 2006. Prior to joining Greater Portland Health, she worked at Maine Medical Partners Cape Elizabeth Internal Medicine for 8 years. Dr. Renee is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, a Fellow in the American College of Physicians, and a McAfee Fellow through the Hanley Center for Health Leadership. Born and raised in Portland, Dr. Renee is honored to provide excellent healthcare to those most in need.

Dr. Gita Rao earned her Doctor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine and completed her pediatric training at Boston Children’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition to her medical experience, she organizes broader family wellness programs.

Jen Daigle is the Clinical Program Coordinator of our Gender-Affirming Services program. She received her undergraduate education at Springfield College in Massachusetts and her graduate education at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. Jen has been providing gender-affirming healthcare for over a decade and is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. Prior to joining the Greater Portland Health team, she was a provider at Martin’s Point Healthcare. 

Dr. Gladys Estrada provides the clinical leadership and oversight at our South Portland primary care practice. She moved to Maine from Chicago, where she completed her residency and fellowship after earning her Bachelor of Arts from Harvard and Doctor of Medicine from Georgetown Medical School. Dr. Gladys speaks fluent Spanish and has a passion for family medicine, with a particular interest in women's health.

Dr. Elizabeth Frutiger is a board-certified family physician. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Massachusetts and completed her training at Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Frutiger feels privileged to share in her patients’ efforts to live well from birth to end-of-life. 

Cate Gaynor received her Master’s Degree in nursing from the University of Southern Maine, and has worked in primary care and women’s healthcare since 2006. She integrates a holistic approach into primary care for patients of all ages, with a focus on women’s health. Cate enjoys working with entire families, and values the connections that are made by providing primary care with a multigenerational approach. She feels privileged to be a part of each patient’s journey toward a balanced, healthy life.

Dr. Alison Gorman is a board-certified family physician. She earned her Doctor of Medicine at Albany Medical College and completed her training in Los Angeles. Dr. Alison cares for patients from birth to end-of-life, and provides chronic disease management and adolescent healthcare. 

A board-certified family physician, Dr. Diana Lapp attended medical school at Howard University and completed her residency training in Oak Park, Illinois. She provides clinical leadership at the 180 Park Avenue health center. Dr. Lapp enjoys providing care from birth to end-of-life.

Maggie Ray earned her Master’s Degree in nursing at the University of Southern Maine and her Master’s Degree in international affairs from New School University in New York. She is a family nurse practitioner with a background in critical care nursing and international development. A Florida native, Maggie has a passion for working with people from all over the world and feels privileged to be able to provide care for families in Greater Portland. 

Jen Rogers is a Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program nurse practitioner who has been caring for people living with HIV and viral hepatitis since 2005. A former member of the Maine HIV Advisory Council and the New England Division of the American Liver Foundation’s Medical Advisory Committee, she holds an HIV Specialist certification with the American Academy of HIV Medicine. Jen is honored to work with her patients at Greater Portland Health.

Gretchen Speed received her Master of Science in Nursing from Northeastern University in Boston. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Gretchen enjoys her work optimizing health and wellness for a diverse population. 

Lindsay Tremblay received her Master of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration from Georgetown University. She has experience working in both primary care and urgent care settings, including as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Sacopee Valley Health Center. Lindsay feels privileged to be working at Greater Portland Health in primary care for patients from birth to end-of-life. 

Dr. Andrea Truncali is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She completed medical school and residency at New York University before receiving further training in preventative medicine and public health at Columbia University-Mailman School of Public Health and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. In pursuit of improving health and well-being for underserved populations, she works both in specialty substance use and primary care settings, teaching and delivering care. In her role at Greater Portland Health, Dr. Truncali enjoys providing care to all adult patients. 

Dr. Megan Waterman is a board-certified family physician. She received her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health from Boston University, and completed her residency and academic fellowship training at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Megan cares for patients of all ages, and is particularly passionate about substance use disorder treatment (including medication-assisted treatment), chronic disease management, and women’s reproductive health (including contraceptive device placement and colposcopy procedures). 

Dr. John Fitzsimons earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry at Boston University in 2011 before completing a general practice residency at Penobscot Healthcare in Bangor. Following his residency, Dr. John served at a federally qualified health center in Portsmouth for six years. He is excited to be back in Maine and expand the scope of services provided in the dental component of Greater Portland Health’s integrated mission. Dr. John is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Maine Dental Association, and American Dental Association. 

Dr. Kristen Hoglund earned her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the University of New England’s College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Kristen has proudly served the dental needs of Northern and Southern Maine since 2006 as a dental hygienist, and as of 2021, as a dentist. She is passionate about dental health education and prevention and enjoys diverse treatments and tailoring care to individuals with compassion and honesty. When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Kristen enjoys spending time with her husband and three children watching shows, playing games, and enjoying the outdoors. 

Dr. Kristen Hoglund earned her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the University of New England’s College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Kristen has proudly served the dental needs of Northern and Southern Maine since 2006 as a dental hygienist, and as of 2021, as a dentist. She is passionate about dental health education and prevention and enjoys diverse treatments and tailoring care to individuals with compassion and honesty. When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Kristen enjoys spending time with her husband and three children watching shows, playing games, and enjoying the outdoors. 

Joanna Kass was born and raised in Maine and cherishes the local community. She completed undergraduate degrees in psychology and biology at Bowdoin College, and obtained her advanced practice nursing degree at the University of Southern Maine. Joanna provides psychiatric care for school-aged children, adolescents, and adults. 

Dr. Gita Rao earned her Doctor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine and completed her pediatric training at Boston Children’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition to her medical experience, she organizes broader family wellness programs.

Dr. Jessie Schaumburg received her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami before earning her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine and Pediatrics combined residency at Maine Medical Center. She is passionate about immigrant health, preventative medicine, infectious disease care, and adolescent medicine. Dr. Jessie is fluent in Spanish, and outside of work, enjoys surfing and hiking with her family.

Megan Lufuta earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of New England after moving to Maine from Missouri. Her background includes utilizing behavioral and attachment-based therapies with both children and adults. Megan is passionate about building effective helping relationships with people from across the United States and around the world. 

Jennie Yamartino is a native Mainer who earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan. She has worked with and alongside people facing oppression and injustice in Chicago, New York City, and Oakland, California. At the heart of Jennie’s work is an unshakable belief in the intrinsic worth of every human being. 

Tara Kosma grew up in Maine and completed her Master’s Degree at the University of New England. She is our Director of Social Work and provides brief and long-term psychotherapy to older children, adolescents, and adults. She treats individuals requiring gender identity support and those experiencing life transitions, mood disorders, substance misuse, and trauma. Tara is an LGBTQIA aware provider. 

Marianne Donahue earned her master's degree in clinical social work from Boston University after receiving her bachelor's degree in psychology from Boston State College. She has over 25 years of experience helping individuals gain insight and learn skills to improve their emotional well-being, and has particular interest and training in trauma, grief, mental health, and substance misuse. Marianne has worked at Greater Portland Health for over 10 years.

Joanna Kass was born and raised in Maine and cherishes the local community. She completed undergraduate degrees in psychology and biology at Bowdoin College, and obtained her advanced practice nursing degree at the University of Southern Maine. Joanna provides psychiatric care for school-aged children, adolescents, and adults. 

Lori Nicholas graduated from the University of Southern Maine after working for many years with individuals experiencing homelessness. She offers psychiatric specialty care for children and adults. 

Bob Rockett grew up in Massachusetts but moved to Portland for college and fell in love with the area and wonderful people. He has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 17 years and was an Outreach Counselor for six years at the Oxford Street Shelter in Portland. Bob lives with his wife and two children, and enjoys fixing things around the house, woodworking, and creative writing. 

Megan Lufuta earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of New England after moving to Maine from Missouri. Her background includes utilizing behavioral and attachment-based therapies with both children and adults. Megan is passionate about building effective helping relationships with people from across the United States and around the world. 

Jennie Yamartino is a native Mainer who earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan. She has worked with and alongside people facing oppression and injustice in Chicago, New York City, and Oakland, California. At the heart of Jennie’s work is an unshakable belief in the intrinsic worth of every human being.