Dr. Emily SandbergM.D.

Internal Medicine

at Princeton Lifestyle Medicine — Princeton, NJ

About

She earned a B.A. in Psychology and French Literature and her M.D. from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2017 and completed her internship and residency in primary care internal medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania through 2020. During residency, she served on Penn's Medical Education Leadership Track, co-coordinated Penn's Refugee Clinic, and taught clinical reasoning and exam skills to medical students.

Following residency, Dr. Sandberg joined Penn Internal Medicine University City as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine. She also worked in Penn's Medication for Opioid Use Disorder clinic and contributed to Penn's Internal Medicine Antiracism Task Force. She joined Princeton Lifestyle Medicine in 2022 as an attending medical staff member at University Medical Center at Princeton. She holds board certification in Internal Medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and maintains membership in the American College of Physicians.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

B.A. Psychology and French Literature, Summa Cum Laude, Wesleyan University, 2011

Medical School

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, M.D., 2017

Residency

Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2017-2020

Additional Training

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (post-residency faculty appointment)

Certifications

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2020)

Conditions Treated

hypertension
diabetes
hyperlipidemia
chronic disease management
opioid use disorder
preventive health

Who is Dr. Sandberg right for?

Dr. Sandberg is a strong fit for adults seeking a preventive and lifestyle-focused approach to primary care. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her evidence-based internal medicine background. Those who value a physician with deep academic training and teaching experience will find her a natural fit. She also brings particular sensitivity to patients navigating complex social and systemic health challenges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Sandberg specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. She integrates lifestyle medicine counseling into her approach to primary care. Her focus includes managing chronic conditions and keeping patients healthy through evidence-based prevention strategies.

D. from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2017. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania through 2020.

Yes, Dr. Sandberg holds board certification in Internal Medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She received that certification in 2020 following her residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Yes. After residency, Dr. Sandberg served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine. She practiced at Penn Internal Medicine University City and contributed to several Penn initiatives, including the Medication for Opioid Use Disorder clinic and the Internal Medicine Antiracism Task Force.

Dr. Sandberg joined Princeton Lifestyle Medicine in 2022. She also holds an attending medical staff appointment at University Medical Center at Princeton.

Dr. Sandberg maintains membership in the American College of Physicians. As part of Princeton Lifestyle Medicine, she also holds membership in the American College of Lifestyle Medicine alongside her physician colleagues.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026