About
Dr. Eric Fausch is a family medicine physician who completed his undergraduate education at Tulane University in New Orleans before earning his medical degree from the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 2018. He then trained in full-spectrum Rural Family Medicine at Oregon Health and Sciences University's Cascades East residency, completing the program in 2021. That training emphasized primary evaluation and management of complex patients with multisystemic disease and built his ability to coordinate rapid evaluations and referrals in resource-limited settings.
Dr. Eric Fausch co-founded Fireside DPC with his wife, Dr. Kathryn Fausch, to practice medicine with the depth and continuity he values. He holds that family medicine serves as the sentinel of the entire healthcare system. His clinical strengths center on interpersonal coordination, patient education, and detailed engagement with complex chronic conditions. He dedicates substantial time to understanding each patient's full medical picture through careful, empathetic conversation and evidence-based screening. Outside of medicine, he enjoys tennis, mountain biking, skiing, skating, music, and stargazing. He lives in the Black Hills with their three children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Medical School
University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
Residency
Full-spectrum Rural Family Medicine, Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU) Cascades East, completed 2021
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Fausch right for?
Dr. Eric Fausch is well suited for patients managing complex or multisystemic chronic conditions who want a physician willing to invest significant time in understanding their full health picture. Patients who value thorough, evidence-based care and collaborative education in managing their conditions find his approach particularly effective. He also serves patients who need proactive screenings, early disease identification, and coordinated specialist referrals when necessary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Eric Fausch specializes in Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine, with a particular focus on complex multisystemic and chronic conditions. His residency training prepared him to evaluate and manage patients with layered medical histories and to coordinate efficient specialist referrals when needed.
Dr. Eric Fausch dedicates substantial time to each patient through detailed, empathetic conversations. He works to thoroughly understand complex medical conditions before building a care plan. He also emphasizes patient education, helping people understand their conditions and the reasoning behind treatment decisions.
Dr. Eric Fausch earned his medical degree from the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 2018. He then completed his residency in full-spectrum Rural Family Medicine at Oregon Health and Sciences University's Cascades East program in 2021. That residency focused on managing complex patients in resource-limited environments.
Yes. Dr. Eric Fausch provides evidence-based screenings for early identification of disease as a core part of his practice. He also coordinates care with specialists when patients need services beyond the scope of primary care, streamlining the referral process for members.
Dr. Eric Fausch sees adults managing chronic or complex medical conditions, as well as patients seeking preventive care and health optimization. His training in full-spectrum rural family medicine also prepares him to handle acute illness and urgent care needs for members throughout the week.
Yes. Fireside DPC accepts new members on a rolling basis, though each physician limits their panel to 300 patients. Prospective patients can schedule a free meet-and-greet before enrolling to determine whether Dr. Eric Fausch is the right fit.
Doctor profile last updated April 2, 2026