Joan Pellegrini, MD is one of Eastern Maine Medical Center's trauma surgeons, having joined the staff at EMMC in October 2000. Dr. Pellegrini was attracted to Bangor by the unique opportunity to work in a highly respected and progressive medical institution with a growing trauma program, while still enjoying the quality of life Maine has to offer. When she's not handling trauma cases at EMMC, Dr. Pellegrini has a general surgery practice. She has a particular awareness of preventable injury in her trauma role, and is dedicated to helping educate the community on a variety of health issues through her work as an on-air medical consultant on the Channel 5 News "Healthy Living" feature.