About
Dr. Jacques Bouchard is a board-certified family physician and the founder of Link Family Medicine in Moscow, Idaho. S. A. in Biochemistry, while competing on the Men's Gymnastics team. He went on to complete his medical degree at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, where he also served in the US Navy. His residency training in Family Medicine took place at the Puget Sound Family Medicine Residency at US Naval Hospital Bremerton, Washington, and he completed that training in 2015. His first post-residency duty station was Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.
Dr. Bouchard served eleven years in the Navy before transitioning to civilian practice in Moscow. He joined the teaching faculty at the University of Idaho WWAMI program, where he mentors student physicians and leads clinical skills instruction. He pursued additional training in Medical Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine through the Academy of Pain Research. His clinical passions include acupuncture, herbal medicine, preventive care, lifestyle modification, and evidence-based approaches to complex conditions. He and his wife Katie, a Moscow native and University of Idaho graduate, have three daughters: Evie, Mina, and Lulie. He grew up north of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and values community diversity as one of its greatest strengths.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Iowa, B.S. Microbiology with Honors, B.A. Biochemistry, Minor in Chemistry
Medical School
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Puget Sound Family Medicine Residency, US Naval Hospital Bremerton, WA
Additional Training
Medical Acupuncture and Herbal Course, Academy of Pain Research
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bouchard right for?
Dr. Bouchard works well with patients across all ages who want a physician to manage both acute and chronic conditions. Adults managing diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, anxiety, or asthma will find his preventive and lifestyle-focused approach valuable. Patients curious about acupuncture, herbal medicine, or integrative therapies have a physician open to exploring those options thoughtfully. He is also a strong fit for commercial drivers needing DOT/CDL physicals and for families seeking a single physician who handles everything from children to adults.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bouchard treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, thyroid disorders, depression, anxiety, asthma, seasonal allergies, chronic sinusitis, back pain, headaches, urinary tract infections, ear infections, and sprains and fractures. He also manages respiratory illness, nausea, and other common primary care concerns.
Yes. Dr. Bouchard holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He completed his residency at the Puget Sound Family Medicine Residency at US Naval Hospital Bremerton and has practiced family medicine since 2015.
Dr. Bouchard earned his medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at US Naval Hospital Bremerton, Washington, through the Puget Sound Family Medicine Residency program. He also pursued additional training in Medical Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine through the Academy of Pain Research.
Yes. Dr. Bouchard trained in Medical Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine through the Academy of Pain Research. He performs body acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, and electro acupuncture at Link Family Medicine. He also works with Golden Cabinet Herbal Medicinary in Portland, Oregon, for custom herbal formula preparation and delivery.
Dr. Bouchard serves on the teaching faculty at the University of Idaho WWAMI program. He enjoys clinical skills instruction and mentoring medical students as they develop their practice.
Dr. Bouchard takes an open-minded approach to complex medical issues. He integrates evidence-based care with complementary and alternative therapies, including acupuncture and herbal medicine, to build individualized treatment plans. He focuses on identifying root causes and using lifestyle modification as a core part of treatment.
Yes. Dr. Bouchard makes house calls within 10 miles of the Link Family Medicine clinic. House calls require advance scheduling and carry an additional fee of $50 for members.
Yes. Dr. Bouchard performs DOT/CDL physicals at Link Family Medicine. The fee is $50 for members and $100 for non-members.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026