Dr. Catherine BatzDO

Family Medicine

at Fulcrum Family Health — Freeport, ME

About

Catherine Batz, DO earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana, including two semesters studying arts in Rome. She went on to complete her medical degree at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg and her Family Medicine residency at Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine in Augusta. During medical school, she served as a graduate teaching fellow in the OMM department, work that connected her to Maine colleagues and shaped her path to residency.

Dr. Batz holds board certifications in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, and she completed the Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Fellowship. The Maine Osteopathic Association named her Young Physician of the Year in 2025. She brings more than eight years of primary care experience to Fulcrum, with a particular passion for preventive medicine, women's health, and osteopathic care. She treats patients of all ages. Originally from Pittsburgh, she now lives in Maine with her husband John and their dog Gemma. She enjoys gardening, sourdough baking, brewing kombucha, and Peloton workouts.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN

Medical School

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV

Residency

Family Medicine, Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine, Augusta, ME

Fellowship

Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Fellowship

Certifications

Board Certified in Family Medicine
Board Certified in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

Conditions Treated

musculoskeletal disorders
back pain
sports injuries
preventive health
women's health

Who is Dr. Batz right for?

Dr. Batz is a great fit for patients of all ages seeking preventive, whole-body primary care. Those dealing with musculoskeletal pain, back pain, or sports injuries benefit from her board certification in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. Women looking for a physician attentive to women's health across all life stages will find her approach thorough and personal. She opened her DPC panel in January 2026 and actively welcomes new patients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Batz focuses on preventive medicine, women's health, and osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal care. She treats patients of all ages and manages a broad scope of primary care conditions. She is particularly passionate about musculoskeletal health and integrative approaches to preventive care.

Yes. Dr. Batz holds board certifications in both Family Medicine and Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. She also completed the Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Fellowship.

Yes. The Maine Osteopathic Association named Dr. Batz its Young Physician of the Year in 2025. This award reflects her contributions to osteopathic medicine in Maine early in her career.

Yes. Dr. Batz offers Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment as part of her clinical practice. Her board certification in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine reflects her advanced training in this area.

Dr. Batz earned her medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine in Augusta, Maine.

Yes. Dr. Batz opened her DPC panel to new patients in January 2026. Prospective patients can schedule a meet-and-greet to learn more about joining her panel.

Yes. Dr. Batz treats patients of all ages, from children through adults. Her broad family medicine training supports comprehensive care across the lifespan.

Dr. Batz brings more than eight years of primary care experience. She practiced in traditional insurance-based primary care before joining Fulcrum Family Health, giving her broad clinical depth across common and complex conditions.

Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026