About FirstMRI
A leader in MRI Technology since 1985
The history of FirstMRI begins with a vision that preceded the sophisticated technology, consummate professionalism and welcoming facilities that are now the hallmark of the first MRI operation to be established north of Boston. FirstMRI exists today because of the vision, ambition and leadership of Dr. Francis Kittredge who, along with Dr. George Wright, founded the organization as MRI Associates in 1985.
Dr. Kittredge, Bangor's very first neurologist, arrived in Bangor in 1972. Two years later, he introduced the state's first CAT scanner to Bangor and, in 1985, brought the first MRI equipment to Maine.
Proud of all that it has achieved first, FirstMRI is equally proud of all the things it does best.
Our Team
George Jesse Wright III MD, Clinical Director
Dr. Wright is a graduate of Harvard University, earned his MD from University of Pennsylvania where he also completed his residency. Dr. Wright is board certified in neuroimaging and has practiced neurology in Bangor for 30 years. He practices neurology at Neurology Associates of Eastern Maine in Bangor.
Stephanie R. Lash, MD, FAAN
Dr. Lash is Chief of Neurology Section and Director of Stroke Services at Eastern Maine Medical Center. She is President of the Maine Medical Association 2008-2009, and serves on both the Practice Committee and the Governance Committee of the American Academy of Neurology. She received her MD from Dartmouth Medical School and as resident and fellow at University of Washington, Seattle, trained with a specialization in stroke. She has research interest in Transcranial Doppler. Dr. Lash enjoys skiing, sailing and hiking with her family.