Dr. Heniser Adds to MDI Hospital’s OB, Family Provider Staff

With the addition of Dr. Michael Heniser, D.O. Mount Desert Island Hospital has bolstered its staff of family practitioners and obstetrics providers.

Dr. Heniser will begin holding office hours, Monday through Friday, in September at the Community Health Center in Southwest Harbor.

A 2004 graduate of Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Heniser completed his internship and residency at the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2007.

Dr. Heniser is certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Obstetrical Life Support. 

Dr. Heniser brings to his new practice professional experience in family practice, emergency medicine, surgery, osteopathic manipulation and obstetrics.  

“I’m a full-spectrum family practitioner with an interest in women’s health and acute care,” explains Dr. Heniser. “My experience and training have prepared me to work in communities like this. I like to be involved in every aspect of my patients’ care.”

As one of three OB providers on MDI Hospital’s staff, including Dr. Mary Dudzik, and Certified Nurse Midwife Dianne Lytle, Dr. Heniser will provide prenatal care and deliver babies as well.

Dr. Heniser’s wife Becky teaches third grade at Mount Desert Elementary School. They live on Mount Desert Island and enjoy outdoor recreation. “I look forward to snowmobiling, learning to sail and enjoying all of what Maine has to offer,” remarked Dr. Heniser.

For an appointment with Dr. Heniser, call the Community Health Center at 244-5630.