About
Amanda Dornfeld, MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC, grew up in Indiana and completed her medical education at Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University of Chicago. She describes that training as a holistic foundation well-suited for a career in family medicine. She then moved to Muncie, Indiana to complete her residency in Family Medicine at Ball Memorial Hospital, gaining broad clinical experience in pediatrics, obstetrics, and adult care.
After residency, Dr. Dornfeld chose Columbus as her home and spent 13 years practicing full-spectrum family medicine there, caring for patients in the hospital, in the office, and delivering babies. In 2020, she and her family relocated to Whitianga, New Zealand, where she worked as a rural GP. More than 70% of her patients during that time were over age 65. She returned to Columbus and opened Sage Direct Care to deliver relationship-driven primary care on her own terms. Dr. Dornfeld holds board certification through the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons and has maintained her IBCLC credential since 2011. She ranks among the first 250 physicians in the country certified by the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine. Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine appointed her as an Assistant Clinical Professor, and she teaches medical students directly in her office. Married to David for 27 years, she has three children who attended BCSC schools. Her personal interests include hiking, travel, and time with family.
Education & Training
Medical School
Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University of Chicago
Residency
Family Medicine, Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana
Additional Training
Assistant Clinical Professor, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Dornfeld right for?
Dr. Dornfeld serves patients across every life stage, from newborns to elderly adults with complex needs. Families seeking a single physician who handles pediatric, adult, and women's health will find her range well-suited to their needs. New mothers navigating breastfeeding challenges benefit especially from her dual certification as an IBCLC and NABBLM-C physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension or menopausal symptoms will appreciate her collaborative, evidence-based approach. Adults who want direct access to their physician and unhurried visits are a strong fit for her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dornfeld treats a broad range of conditions across all ages. Her clinical focus includes chronic disease management, hypertension, menopausal symptoms, and acute illness. She also specializes in breastfeeding challenges including poor milk supply, vasospasm, tongue tie evaluation, and pain with nursing.
Yes. Dr. Dornfeld maintains board certification through the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons. She also holds certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 2011 and as a North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine Certified physician (NABBLM-C). She was among the first 250 physicians in the country to earn that breastfeeding medicine certification.
Dr. Dornfeld earned her medical degree at Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University of Chicago. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, where she trained in pediatrics, obstetrics, and adult care.
Dr. Dornfeld has practiced family medicine for well over 13 years. She spent 13 years in full-spectrum family medicine in Columbus before working as a rural GP in Whitianga, New Zealand. She returned to Columbus to open Sage Direct Care.
Yes. Dr. Dornfeld cares for patients from 4 months old through elderly adults. She is equally comfortable with newborn and pediatric care as she is with complex chronic disease management in older patients. During her time in New Zealand, more than 70% of her patients were over age 65.
Dr. Dornfeld holds two specialized credentials in breastfeeding medicine: she is an IBCLC and one of the first 250 physicians certified by the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine. Her consultations run 60 to 90 minutes and include two weeks of HIPAA-compliant texting and phone support after the visit.
Yes. Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine appointed Dr. Dornfeld as an Assistant Clinical Professor at MU-COM. She teaches medical students directly in her office in Columbus.
Dr. Dornfeld centers her practice on patient autonomy. She brings the best available evidence to each visit and works collaboratively with patients to find solutions that fit their needs and values. Her approach prioritizes prevention, unhurried visits, and a personal relationship with each patient.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026