About
Dr. Elizabeth 'Betsey' Sorensen has wanted to be a doctor since she was four years old. She grew up outside Houston and studied biochemistry at Rice University before heading to Atlanta for medical school. She graduated cum laude from Emory University School of Medicine in 2003. Her residency in family medicine took place at MAHEC in Asheville, NC, where she also completed additional training in sports medicine.
After residency, Dr. Sorensen spent five years in private practice in Asheville before relocating to Austin. She chose family medicine for the long-term patient relationships it builds and the variety of care it demands. She holds a deep passion for health goal planning, chronic disease management, and preventive care for patients of all ages. Outside the office, she enjoys yoga, cooking, and running. She lives in Austin with her husband, two sons, and two dogs.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Rice University, Biochemistry
Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine, MD (graduated cum laude, 2003)
Residency
Family Medicine, MAHEC, Asheville, NC
Additional Training
Additional training in sports medicine during residency at MAHEC
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sorensen right for?
Dr. Sorensen works well with patients of all ages, from newborns through older adults. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension benefit from her proactive, relationship-driven approach. Her sports medicine training makes her a strong fit for active patients and athletes managing injuries or physical performance. Patients who value direct access, same-day availability, and a doctor who knows them by name will find her practice a good match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sorensen treats a wide range of conditions across all age groups. Her clinical focus includes chronic disease management, preventive care, acute illness, and sports medicine concerns. She also handles well-woman exams, well-child visits, and newborn check-ups.
Yes. Dr. Sorensen completed additional sports medicine training during her residency at MAHEC in Asheville, NC. That background allows her to evaluate and manage musculoskeletal injuries, sports physicals, and performance-related health concerns.
Dr. Sorensen graduated cum laude from Emory University School of Medicine in 2003. She completed her family medicine residency at MAHEC in Asheville, NC, where she also pursued sports medicine training.
Yes. Dr. Sorensen performs a range of minor procedures at Arbor Family Medicine. These include stitches, cryotherapy, toenail removal, joint injections, skin biopsies, mole removals, and draining boils and abscesses.
Yes. Dr. Sorensen provides care for patients across every life stage, from newborns through older adults. She offers newborn check-ups and home visits for infants under six months, as well as well-child visits with immunizations.
Dr. Sorensen prioritizes catching and addressing health issues before they become serious. She focuses on health goal planning that covers weight, exercise, and stress management. Her panel size allows her to spend meaningful time with each patient on these goals.
Yes. Dr. Sorensen offers small group yoga classes as part of her practice's wellness services. This reflects her broader commitment to health goal planning and lifestyle-based care.
Dr. Sorensen graduated from medical school in 2003 and completed her residency shortly after. She spent five years in private practice in Asheville, NC before relocating to Austin. She has practiced family medicine for more than two decades.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026