About
Dr. Elisabeth Lawler is a board-certified family medicine physician and the founder of Northward Health in Eugene, Oregon. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2001 and a master's degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2005. She then pursued medicine at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, earning her MD in 2012. She completed her family medicine residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, Illinois in 2015.
Dr. Lawler has practiced medicine in Eugene since that year, spending nearly a decade at Oregon Medical Group before joining Community Health Centers of Lane County. Growing up between central Illinois and Bangkok, Thailand gave her an early sense that health encompasses far more than clinical measurements. Later in her career, she served as an advocate and caregiver for close family members facing serious illnesses, an experience that deepened her understanding of what patients carry into every appointment. She sees herself as a partner in her patients' health, focused on knowing their long-term goals and what motivates them. She treats conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. Outside the practice, she raises two daughters in Eugene and takes full advantage of the Pacific Northwest outdoors.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — BS, 2001
Medical School
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine — MD, 2012
Residency
Family Medicine, Southern Illinois University, Springfield, IL, 2015
Additional Training
Georgia Institute of Technology — MS, 2005
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lawler right for?
Dr. Lawler is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a primary care physician who knows them over time. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, or asthma benefit from her ongoing disease management focus. She also works well with patients navigating depression, anxiety, or chronic pain within a primary care setting. Individuals who value direct access to their doctor and longer appointment times will find her practice well suited to their needs. Children ages 10 to 17 can join with an adult membership, making her a practical choice for families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lawler treats a broad range of primary care conditions. Her clinical focus includes diabetes, hypertension, asthma, thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. She also handles acute and urgent concerns, women's health, and preventive care across all age groups she serves.
Yes. Dr. Lawler holds board certification in family medicine, which she earned in 2015 after completing her residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, Illinois.
Dr. Lawler earned her MD from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 2012. She completed her family medicine residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, Illinois in 2015. She also holds a master's degree from Georgia Institute of Technology and a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Dr. Lawler has practiced medicine in Eugene since 2015. She spent nearly a decade at Oregon Medical Group and later practiced at Community Health Centers of Lane County before founding Northward Health.
Dr. Lawler sees herself as a partner in her patients' health. She focuses on understanding each patient's long-term goals, personal motivations, and what matters most to them. She treats health as a whole-person concern, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
Yes. Dr. Lawler provides screening and management for depression and anxiety within the scope of primary care. She incorporates mental health support as a standard part of her practice rather than as a separate service.
Dr. Lawler sees patients ages 10 and older. Children ages 10 to 17 can join Northward Health at $80 per month, which requires an accompanying adult membership. She provides school and sports physicals, preventive care, and acute visits for younger members.
Before pursuing medicine, Dr. Lawler completed graduate school, community health work, and research. She earned a master's degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2005. That range of experience informed her perspective on health, community, and the patient relationship.
Yes. Dr. Lawler offers a complimentary meet-and-greet for prospective patients. She uses that conversation to answer questions and help determine whether Northward Health is the right fit.
Doctor profile last updated September 17, 2026