BRIDGTON — Roger El-Hachem, M.D., a specialist in internal medicine, has joined Bridgton Internal Medicine.

Prior to beginning his work in the Lakes Region, El-Hachem practiced in Willimantic, Conn., initially in solo practice and later with Hartford Medical Group. He also served as a hospitalist at Windham Community Memorial Hospital in Willimantic.

His experience includes private practice with Altapass Internal Medicine in Spruce Pine, N.C., and medical staff appointments at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Depaul Medical Center, both in Norfolk, Va.

El-Hachem is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is qualified to perform gastrointestinal endoscopy exams.

He lives in Raymond with his wife and two daughters.

El-Hachem is practicing in association with Henry J. Roy III, M.D., Stephen M. Ward, M.D., Nancy L. Wright, D.N.P, and Rachel Ward, W.D., a psychiatrist.

Bridgton Internal Medicine care providers see patients at 25 Hospital Drive, Suite 2, in Bridgton. The practice can be reached at 647-2311.