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Doctor of Osteopathy

LEIGH FORBUSH

Family Medicine

Board certified 20+ years in practice Active NPI · 1790725497 Licensed in ME

About

Dr. Leigh "Jack" Forbush, DO, earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001 and completed both his Family Medicine residency and a fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at Eastern Maine Medical Center. With over 20 years of experience, he provides comprehensive family care that includes internal medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics, and osteopathic manipulative treatment.

At the Osteopathic Center for Family Medicine, Dr. Forbush embraces the Direct Primary Care model, emphasizing a partnership with patients, transparent pricing, and unrestricted access through phone, text, email, video chat, and home visits. He is committed to spending ample time with each patient, avoiding rushed appointments, and empowering patients to make informed health decisions.

Dr. Forbush serves as President of the Maine Chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, is a past President of the New England Direct Primary Care Alliance, and acts as Special Operations Director for the Direct Primary Care Alliance. He also volunteers annually in Paraguay with the Andrea Ritz Foundation, providing medical care to the Guarani community.

Credentials

Training & certification

Medical school
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (2001)
Residency
Family Medicine - Eastern Maine Medical Center (Bangor)
Board certification
Family Medicine, Neuromuscular Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Years in practice
20+ years
Specialty
Family Medicine

Training programs

  • Residency Family Medicine · Eastern Maine Medical Center (Bangor)
  • Fellowship Neuromuscular Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine · Eastern Maine Medical Center (Bangor)

Licensing

Licensure & registration

NPI
1790725497 · active
Primary license
Maine · 1760

Practice

Where Dr. FORBUSH practices

Professional memberships

  • American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians · Member
  • New England Direct Primary Care Alliance · Member

Community

President of the Maine Chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians; past President of the New England Direct Primary Care Alliance; Special Operations Director for the Direct Primary Care Alliance; annual volunteer medical missions to Paraguay with the Andrea Ritz Foundation.

International experience

Volunteers annually in Paraguay with the Andrea Ritz Foundation, providing medical care to the Guarani community.

DPC experience

Started DPC: 2013

Data aggregated from publicly available sources including the NPPES Registry, practice websites, and professional directories.