Northern Light welcomes three new specialists

Clockwise from top-left: Muhammad Zakariya Alam, Brendan Wallace, Steven LeClair.

Northern Light Inland Hospital has announced three new specialists to the staff in Waterville.

Muhammad Zakariya Alam, MD, joins Northern Light Neurology; nurse practitioner Steven LeClair, AGACNP-BC, is now part of Northern Light Gastro­enterology; and Brendan Wallace, MD, joins Northern Light Urology. All are welcoming referrals. Their offices are located in the Medical Arts Building, attached to Inland Hospital on Kennedy Memorial Drive.

Dr. Alam is a skilled neurologist, board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neuro­logy, with an expertise in clinical neurophysiology with a particular interest in epilepsy, neuromuscular conditions, headache and post stroke care and rehabilitation. Dr. Alam shares, “I enjoy listening to and developing relationships with my patients and their families. Hearing them out and validating their concerns is important. They or their loved ones need to advocate for themselves, and I will be their partner in finding the best solutions.” Learn more about Dr. Alam by calling his office at 207-861-7050.

Steven LeClair is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and is also board-certified with the American Nurses Creden­tialing Center. Steven provides treatment and medical management of liver and digestive issues, hepatology, dysmotility, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Steven says, “I empathize with my patients as I have had GI issues in the past and understand how frustrating it can be. Our goal is to guide patients through the care experience. I have lived in Maine my whole life and grew up in these communities; these patients are my community members, and we must look out for each other.” Contact Steven’s office for more information at 207-861-7874.

Dr. Wallace is a urologist, board-certified by the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and is board-eligible by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Wallace specializes in the medical and surgical management of kidney stones using minimally invasive surgery. He provides urete­roscopy, transurethral resection of prostate, transurethral resection of bladder tumor, prostate needle biopsy, circumcision, hydrocelectomy. “Working with my patients on shared decision making ensures patients are involved and engaged in creating individualized care plans. I also like my patients to be well educated so they have a better understanding of what to expect with treatment and with their diagnosis.” For more information about Dr. Wallace’s services, reach out to 207-861-7874.

Contact your primary care provider for a referral. For more information, please visit northernlighthealth.org/Inland.