Healthcare resources in the region
The Lake Placid region offers a range of healthcare options that cater to both residents and visitors. Key facilities include the Adirondack Health Medical Center, which provides a variety of services such as emergency care, surgical services, and primary care. There are also several specialized clinics and private practices that offer services in areas like dentistry, physical therapy, and mental health. Additionally, urgent care centers are available for non-emergency needs, providing convenient access to medical attention without the need for appointments. The region’s healthcare providers emphasize personalized care, making it an attractive option for those seeking quality medical services in a serene, small-town setting.
More networks are just a drive (or call) away
For more specialized treatments, patients often travel to nearby larger hospitals in cities such as Plattsburgh or Burlington Vermont. Telehealth services are also expanding in the area, offering remote consultations and medical advice, which is especially valuable for those in more remote locations within the region.
For your health needs, Lake Placid and the surrounding region is home to a wide variety of hospitals and care centers.
Lake Placid Health Center provides "close to home" comprehensive health care for the area residents and visitors.
The Saranac Lake campus offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services. Adirondack Health’s administration is also headquartered there.
Adirondack Health is dedicated to providing exceptional care to its community. Saranac Lake Health Center is one of five health centers spread out around the region to give easy access for all patients.
With Woman Wellness values integrity, community relationships, evidence-based care, and the empowerment of women to take an active role in their wellbeing.
Mountain Medical Urgent Care not only provides the basic advantages of urgent care services, but goes beyond: "We treat you like family... providing quality care when you need it."
Care center in Wilmington New York, managed under the University of Vermont Health Network.
Care center in Au Sable Forks, managed under the University of Vermont Health Network.
Family Health at Lake Placid focuses on comprehensive advanced primary care services such as family medicine, care management, family planning, preventive women’s health services and integrated behavioral health.
Saranac Lake Family Health, located within Adirondack Medical Center, offers comprehensive primary care to people of all ages.
Essex County Mental Health is designed to serve Essex County residents who are in need of mental health services for a range of diagnoses.
Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education.
For the furry members of your family, there are plenty of options for veterinary care around the region.
The Lake Placid Animal Hospital brings the most cutting-edge, highest level of care that is tailored for each family based on their treatment objectives and is founded on respect for one another, client education, and free, informed consent.
Our veterinarians, technicians and other pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medications ensures that all our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.
Established in 1985, we serve Adirondack Park Pet Hospital serves clients with one goal in mind: to be the best veterinary hospital in Saranac Lake and Malone, New York.
Paws and Claws Mobile Veterinary Services is owned and operated by Jaquelyn Bentley, DVM. With over 24 years of experience in small animal medicine and surgery, Dr. Bentley has taken her services out on the road as a mobile veterinary practice.