Who We Are

Our mission is to support independent Direct Primary Care physicians in New England through education, collaboration and community.

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Board of Directors

Every member of our Board of Directors is a thoughtful leader and committed to the future of the Direct Primary Care movement. Each physician brings a unique set of skills and expertise to strength and support the Alliance mission.

Leigh Ann Higgins, MD

President
Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
University of Michigan Internal Medicine Residency
Casco Bay Direct Primary Care
Kelsey McDonald, DO

Vice President
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency
Coastline Direct Primary Care
Amanda Cardella, DO

Secretary
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Rowan Family Medicine Residency
Aegle Radiant Health
Aaron Perreault, MD

Treasurer
Tufts University School of Medicine
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton Family Medicine Residency
Full Circle Direct Primary Care
Eric Gerchman, MD

Finch University of Health Sciences/ The Chicago Medical School
Lancaster General Hospital Residency Program
Living Well Family Medicine
Sarah Alvarez, MD

Brown University School of Medicine
Columbia University Family Medicine Residency
Scarborough Direct Primary Care
Jennifer Beall, MD

University of Maryland Medical School
Northwestern University Internal Medicine Residency
Casco Bay Direct Primary Care
Jack Forbush, DO

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency
Osteopathic Center for Family Medicine
Catherine Krouse, DO

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Central Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency
Lotus Family Practice

Staff

Sarah Nadeau

Administrative Assistant
Southern Maine Community College, Medical Assistant

Founding Members

In 2015, a group of local physicians came together with a collective vision: to support one another while supporting the growth of the Direct Primary Care model throughout our communities. Our group has quickly grown from 7 physicians to…over 80! We are forever grateful to these individuals.

Brian Pierce, MD

Dartmouth College School of Medicine
Andrews Air Force Base Family Medicine Residency
Megunticook Medicine
Carmela Mancini, DO

Nova Southeastern University Medical School
Bay State Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency
Doctor Carmela Mancini
Eric Kropp, MD

St. Matthew’s University Medical School
New Hampshire Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency
Active Choice Healthcare
Jeff Gold, MD

University of Massachusetts Medical School
Scottsdale Arizona Family Medicine Residency
Gold Direct Care
Jack Forbush, DO

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency
Osteopathic Center for Family Medicine
Michael Ciampi, MD

Tufts University School of Medicine
Naval Hospital of Pensacola Florida Family Medicine Residency
Ciampi Family Practice
Peter Sacchetti, MD

University of Vermont Medical School
North Shore Medical Center (Salam, Massachusetts) Internal Medicine Residency
Independent Health Advantage