About
Dr. Kathryn Fausch is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who grew up in Rapid City, SD. She completed both her undergraduate and medical education at the University of South Dakota before heading west for residency training. Her residency in Rural Family Medicine at Oregon Health and Science University gave her full-scope clinical training, including point-of-care ultrasound, obstetrics, sports medicine, emergency and critical care, and wilderness medicine.
Dr. Fausch practices broad-spectrum family medicine with particular focus on pediatric and women's health, gender affirming care, and procedural medicine. She specializes in menopause care, guiding patients through perimenopause and beyond using bioidentical hormones, topical creams, targeted dietary strategies, and holistic lifestyle planning. Her clinical interests extend to integrative and lifestyle medicine, weight management, and helping patients understand the root causes of their conditions. She co-founded Fireside DPC with her husband Dr. Eric Fausch. She lives in the Black Hills with their three children and enjoys hiking, camping, reading, and knitting.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of South Dakota
Medical School
University of South Dakota School of Medicine
Residency
Rural Family Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University
Additional Training
Full scope training including point of care ultrasound, sports medicine, obstetrics, emergency and critical care, and wilderness medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Fausch right for?
Dr. Kathryn Fausch is a strong fit for patients seeking thorough, whole-person primary care across all life stages. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause benefit from her focused expertise in hormonal and non-hormonal management. Patients interested in integrative approaches to weight management, metabolic health, and lifestyle change find her clinical style well-matched to their goals. She also serves pediatric patients and families, and welcomes individuals seeking gender affirming care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Fausch treats a broad range of conditions, including chronic disease, acute illness, hormonal imbalance, and pediatric conditions. She also specializes in perimenopause, menopause, obesity, and women's health. Her training in full-scope family medicine allows her to handle procedural care, sports medicine concerns, and preventive health within the same practice.
Yes. Dr. Fausch provides dedicated menopause care covering perimenopause through postmenopause. She offers hormone replacement therapy using bioidentical hormones and topical creams, non-hormonal management options, and holistic lifestyle guidance. She also addresses cardiovascular and metabolic health as part of her menopause care approach.
Yes. Dr. Fausch includes gender affirming care in all membership tiers. Fireside DPC is an intentionally inclusive and affirming practice that welcomes patients of all gender identities and backgrounds.
Dr. Fausch integrates traditional family medicine training with lifestyle and integrative medicine. She works with patients to identify root causes of illness, not just manage symptoms. Her focus areas include nutrition, movement, metabolic health, and behavior change alongside standard clinical care.
Yes. Dr. Fausch holds board certification in Family Medicine. She completed her residency in Rural Family Medicine at Oregon Health and Science University, where she received full-scope training across multiple clinical disciplines.
Yes. Dr. Fausch sees patients from birth onward and particularly enjoys pediatric care. The practice offers home visits for newborns, and families can enroll multiple children under a single family membership.
Dr. Fausch received full-scope residency training that included point-of-care ultrasound, obstetrics, sports medicine, emergency and critical care, and wilderness medicine. She enjoys procedural care and performs joint injections, skin biopsies, sutures, and other in-office procedures for members.
Doctor profile last updated April 2, 2026