Name: Dr. Peter Arabadjis,

Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry), Pain Medicine

Qualification / Board Certification: MD — SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, College of Medicine; Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Affiliation(s): Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center — Bangor, ME (Castle Connolly Top Hospital); Pen Bay Medical Center — Rockport, ME (Castle Connolly Top Hospital); Redington-Fairview General Hospital — Skowhegan, ME; Franklin Memorial Hospital — Farmington, ME; Waldo County General Hospital — Belfast, ME; Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital — Ellsworth, ME

Locations (City/State): Bangor, ME (two locations); Brewer, ME

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1033157961

About the Doctor

Dr. Peter Arabadjis, MD is a board-certified Physiatrist and Pain Medicine Specialist who has dedicated his career to restoring physical function, reducing chronic pain, and improving quality of life for patients across central and coastal Maine. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, College of Medicine — a respected institution known for producing clinically rigorous and community-committed physicians — and holds board certification from the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, reflecting his mastery of the knowledge and skills essential to rehabilitative and pain medicine practice.

As a physiatrist, Dr. Arabadjis occupies a unique and critically important role in the healthcare continuum. Unlike surgeons who address physical problems through operative intervention, physiatrists focus on restoring function and relieving pain through a combination of diagnostic expertise, non-surgical interventional procedures, rehabilitation medicine, and coordinated multidisciplinary care. Dr. Arabadjis applies this philosophy comprehensively — evaluating and treating patients with conditions ranging from carpal tunnel syndrome and polyneuropathy to chronic back pain, pinched nerves, and pain related to diabetes and nerve dysfunction. His procedural expertise is particularly advanced, encompassing implanted pain pump management, nerve blocks, Botox and chemodenervation injections, and comprehensive bone, joint, and muscle interventions — tools that allow him to provide meaningful relief to patients with complex, treatment-resistant pain conditions.

Dr. Arabadjis serves patients across three office locations — two in Bangor and one in Brewer — and holds admitting privileges at six hospitals throughout Maine, including two Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. This extensive regional presence ensures that patients across a wide geographic area of Maine have access to high-quality physiatric and pain medicine care. He is fluent in English and is currently accepting new patients at all three of his practice locations.

Key Highlights:

• Board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Graduate of SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, College of Medicine
• Dual specialization in Physiatry and Pain Medicine
• Expert in implanted pain pump management and nerve block procedures
• Affiliated with two Castle Connolly Top Hospitals in Maine
• Six total hospital affiliations across central and coastal Maine
• Three practice locations serving Bangor and Brewer, ME
• Expertise in carpal tunnel syndrome, polyneuropathy, back pain, and chronic pain
• Currently accepting new patients
• NPI Number: 1033157961

Education & Training

Medical School: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, College of Medicine, Syracuse, NY — Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Residency: Residency training information is not currently listed in detail in Dr. Arabadjis’s public profile. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists typically complete a residency in PM&R following medical school or an internship year. Please contact his office for complete residency details.

Fellowship / Additional Training: Pain Medicine subspecialty training details are not publicly listed. Pain Medicine specialists typically complete a fellowship in Pain Medicine following PM&R residency. Please contact Dr. Arabadjis’s office for specific fellowship training information.

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Medical Conditions Treated

As a Physiatrist and Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Arabadjis diagnoses, manages, and treats a comprehensive range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and chronic pain conditions. Conditions he commonly addresses include the following.

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (median nerve compression at the wrist)
• Polyneuropathy (widespread peripheral nerve damage and dysfunction)
• Back Pain (acute and chronic low back and thoracic pain)
• Type 2 Diabetes — with focus on associated neuropathic pain and functional complications
• Pinched Nerve (radiculopathy and nerve compression syndromes)
• Chronic Pain (persistent pain from musculoskeletal, neurological, or systemic causes)
• Neck pain and cervical radiculopathy
• Sciatica and lumbar disc herniation
• Spinal stenosis
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
• Fibromyalgia and widespread pain disorders
• Post-stroke rehabilitation and neurological recovery
• Traumatic brain injury and concussion rehabilitation
• Sports injuries and musculoskeletal overuse conditions
• Muscle spasticity from neurological conditions
• Joint pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction
• Plantar fasciitis and extremity pain conditions

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Arabadjis performs a wide range of advanced interventional pain management and rehabilitative procedures. These include the following.

• Pain Pump Management (external and implanted intrathecal pump management)
• Chemodenervation (injection of botulinum toxin to reduce spasticity and pain)
• Nerve Block (diagnostic and therapeutic nerve block injections)
• Botox Injection (botulinum toxin injections for spasticity, pain, and muscle disorders)
• Implanted Pain Pump Management (long-term management of intrathecal drug delivery systems)
• Implanted Pump Management (programming, monitoring, and refilling of implanted pumps)
• Bone, joint, and muscle procedures and assessments
• Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) for diagnosis
• Trigger point injections for myofascial pain
• Spinal cord stimulation consultation and management
• Joint injection therapy for musculoskeletal pain
• Rehabilitation prescription and functional restoration planning
• Orthotic and prosthetic evaluation and prescription
• Coordination of physical and occupational therapy programs

Services Offered

Dr. Peter Arabadjis provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary range of physical medicine, rehabilitation, and advanced pain management services for patients throughout central and coastal Maine. His practice integrates precise interventional procedures with functional rehabilitation planning and long-term pain management strategies to help patients regain their independence, reduce suffering, and maximize quality of life.

Comprehensive Physiatric Evaluations: Dr. Arabadjis conducts thorough physiatric consultations that encompass a detailed review of medical history, physical examination, functional assessment, and diagnostic testing. These evaluations form the foundation for accurate diagnosis and individualized rehabilitation and pain management planning, addressing both the underlying cause of pain or disability and the patient’s functional goals.

Chronic Pain Management: A central focus of Dr. Arabadjis’s practice is the long-term, multidisciplinary management of chronic pain conditions. He treats patients suffering from persistent pain due to musculoskeletal disease, nerve damage, diabetes-related neuropathy, spinal conditions, and complex regional pain syndrome. His pain management approach combines interventional procedures, medication management, and rehabilitation therapies to address pain from multiple angles and achieve lasting functional improvement.

Interventional Pain Procedures: Dr. Arabadjis is highly skilled in advanced interventional techniques for pain relief. Nerve blocks provide targeted pain relief by interrupting the transmission of pain signals along specific nerve pathways. Botox and chemodenervation injections reduce spasticity and localized pain in patients with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. These procedures are performed with precision and clinical expertise developed over years of specialized practice.

Implanted Pain Pump Management: For patients with severe, refractory chronic pain who have not achieved adequate relief through conventional therapies, Dr. Arabadjis provides management of implanted intrathecal drug delivery systems (pain pumps). These devices deliver medication directly to the spinal fluid, achieving effective pain control at far lower doses than oral medications. Dr. Arabadjis manages all aspects of pump care, including programming, refilling, and long-term monitoring.

Carpal Tunnel and Neuropathy Management: Dr. Arabadjis provides expert evaluation and treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome and polyneuropathy, using electrodiagnostic testing including EMG and nerve conduction studies to precisely characterize nerve damage and guide treatment. Non-surgical management options, including splinting, injections, and rehabilitation, are offered alongside referral for surgical decompression when indicated.

Rehabilitation Medicine and Functional Restoration: Dr. Arabadjis develops individualized rehabilitation programs for patients recovering from neurological events, musculoskeletal injuries, and chronic disabling conditions. These programs may incorporate physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthotic devices, and functional training designed to restore strength, mobility, and independence.

Spinal and Back Pain Services: Back and neck pain represent some of the most common and debilitating conditions Dr. Arabadjis treats. He offers a comprehensive approach to spinal pain management including nerve blocks, epidural injections, and rehabilitation — tailored to each patient’s specific diagnosis, functional limitations, and treatment goals.

Telehealth and Scheduling: Patients interested in telehealth appointment options are encouraged to contact Dr. Arabadjis’s office directly for availability and scheduling assistance.

Services at a Glance:

• Comprehensive physiatric consultations and functional assessments
• Chronic pain evaluation and long-term management
• Nerve block injections (diagnostic and therapeutic)
• Botox and chemodenervation injections for pain and spasticity
• Implanted intrathecal pain pump management and monitoring
• Carpal tunnel syndrome evaluation and treatment
• Polyneuropathy and diabetic neuropathy management
• EMG and nerve conduction studies for diagnostic evaluation
• Back and neck pain treatment and rehabilitation
• Pinched nerve and radiculopathy management
• Spinal stenosis evaluation and pain management
• Trigger point injections for myofascial pain
• Bone, joint, and muscle procedure services
• Rehabilitation program prescription and coordination
• Orthotic and prosthetic evaluation
• Post-stroke and neurological rehabilitation
• Traumatic brain injury and concussion rehabilitation
• Telehealth consultations (contact office for availability)

Accepted Insurance Plans

• Medicaid
• Medicare
• UnitedHealthcare
• CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
• Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
• Martin’s Point Health Care
• First Medical Health Plan
• Benefit Administrative Systems LLC
• Express Scripts
• All Other Third Party Plans (contact office to verify)

Please contact Dr. Arabadjis’s office before your appointment to confirm that your specific insurance plan and network are accepted. This list is regularly updated but is not a guarantee of coverage.

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Practice Address:

925 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401

Phone: Contact office directly (phone number not publicly listed — visit EverydayHealth profile for current contact information)

Location 2 — Secondary Practice Address:

33 Whiting Hill Rd, Brewer, ME 04412

Phone: Call main office for scheduling

Location 3 — Additional Practice Address:

489 State St, Bangor, ME 04401

Phone: Call main office for scheduling

Hospital Affiliations

• Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center — Bangor, ME (Castle Connolly Top Hospital; Ranked: OB/GYN Surgery and 5 additional procedures; admitting privileges)
• Pen Bay Medical Center — Rockport, ME (Castle Connolly Top Hospital; Ranked: General Surgery and Hernia Repair Surgery; admitting privileges)
• Redington-Fairview General Hospital — Skowhegan, ME (Admitting privileges)
• Franklin Memorial Hospital — Farmington, ME (Admitting privileges)
• Waldo County General Hospital — Belfast, ME (Admitting privileges)
• Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital — Ellsworth, ME (Admitting privileges)