About
Dr. Eric Gerchman grew up in a medical household, watching his father practice family medicine and instill a patient-first philosophy that would shape his entire career. D. from Finch University of Health Sciences / The Chicago Medical School in 1995. He then completed his Family Medicine residency at Lancaster General Hospital Residency Program in 1998, where he received the Department of Pediatrics Award in 1997. Dr. Gerchman holds board certification in Family Practice.
In 1999, he moved to Maine with his wife Denyell and their four children, settling in the town of Denmark. He spent more than two decades practicing in communities of Western Maine, including at Western Maine Family Practice in Norway. His peers and patients have recognized his contributions with multiple honors: the 2014 Bridgton Hospital HEROES Award, the 2016 Maine Family Physician of the Year award from the Maine Academy of Family Physicians, and both the Patient Choice Award and Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award. Dr. Gerchman is passionate about preventive health and teaches patients a framework he calls the 5 Pillars of Health: sleep, stress management, exercise, healthy diet, and water. Outside medicine, he enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, home projects, and mission trips with Denyell. He founded Living Well Family Medicine in October 2020 after seven years of researching the DPC model.
Education & Training
Medical School
Finch University of Health Sciences / The Chicago Medical School
Residency
Family Medicine, Lancaster General Hospital Residency Program, 1998
Certifications
Who is Dr. Gerchman right for?
Dr. Gerchman serves patients of all ages seeking a genuine, ongoing relationship with their family physician. Adults managing chronic conditions benefit from his focus on functional health and his 5 Pillars framework. He works well with patients who want a proactive, evidence-based approach to prevention and wellness. Patients who prefer direct access to their doctor by phone, text, or video will find his model a strong fit. Those who prefer not to rely on controlled medications for long-term pain management align well with his clinical philosophy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gerchman provides comprehensive family medicine care for patients of all ages. He handles preventive care, chronic disease management, urgent care needs, and minor procedures including laceration repair, joint injections, skin biopsies, and wart treatment. He also performs in-office testing for strep, flu, COVID, pregnancy, and urinalysis.
Dr. Gerchman focuses on functional, healthy living rather than eliminating pain as the primary goal. He teaches patients to make pain a side note of life rather than its focus. Living Well Family Medicine does not prescribe controlled medications such as narcotics or benzodiazepines for chronic conditions, with the sole exception of terminal illness.
Dr. Gerchman teaches patients a preventive health framework built on five pillars: sleep, stress management, exercise, healthy diet, and adequate water intake. He reviews these pillars with patients during visits as a foundation for long-term health. He considers these principles essential for both physical and mental wellbeing at any age.
Yes. Dr. Gerchman holds board certification in Family Practice. D. from Finch University of Health Sciences / The Chicago Medical School in 1995 and completed his residency at Lancaster General Hospital Residency Program in 1998.
Dr. Gerchman has over 22 years of family medicine experience, nearly all of it in Maine. He practiced at Western Maine Family Practice in Norway before founding Living Well Family Medicine in 2020. He received the 2016 Maine Family Physician of the Year award from the Maine Academy of Family Physicians.
Yes. Dr. Gerchman offers telehealth visits by phone or video. He also makes home visits when he deems them clinically appropriate, with an additional charge for that service.
Dr. Gerchman has received several professional honors. These include the 2016 Maine Family Physician of the Year award, the 2014 Bridgton Hospital HEROES Award, the Patient Choice Award, and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award. He also received the Department of Pediatrics Award during his residency at Lancaster General Hospital in 1997.
Living Well Family Medicine is currently closed to new patients due to high demand. The practice may reopen enrollment in the future. org to find other direct primary care doctors in the region.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026