About
Dr. Emma Sachs is a board-certified family physician and the founder of Valley View Direct Primary Care in Eugene, Oregon. She grew up in West Chester, Pennsylvania, after being born in Seattle. Her academic path brought her back to the Pacific Northwest, where she earned her undergraduate degree from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, in 2010. She went on to earn her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest, in Lebanon, Oregon, graduating in 2016. She then completed her residency in family medicine at Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency in 2019.
Dr. Sachs brings specialized training in geriatrics, women's health, osteopathic manipulation, mental health, and preventive care. She practiced at PeaceHealth in Eugene from 2019 to 2025 before launching Valley View Direct Primary Care. The Lund Report featured her work reimagining primary care around access, connection, and meaningful patient relationships. She holds a passion for medicine and community health that informs every patient interaction. Outside the clinic, she enjoys gardening, hiking, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA (2010)
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest, Lebanon, OR (2016)
Residency
Family Medicine, Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency (2019)
Additional Training
Specialized training in geriatrics, women's health, osteopathic manipulation, mental health, and preventative care
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sachs right for?
Dr. Sachs works well for patients across all age groups seeking a long-term primary care relationship. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or depression benefit from her hands-on, whole-person approach. She is a strong fit for older adults, given her specialized training in geriatrics. Patients interested in preventive care, nutrition guidance, or mental health support will find her clinical focus well-aligned with those goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sachs treats a broad range of conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and depression. She also provides chronic disease management, preventive care, and mental health support. Her training spans geriatrics, women's health, and osteopathic manipulation, which broadens her scope of practice considerably.
Yes. Dr. Sachs holds board certification in family medicine. She earned her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences and completed her residency at Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency in 2019.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment, or OMT, is a hands-on technique that osteopathic physicians use to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal issues. Dr. Sachs completed specialized training in osteopathic manipulation and offers OMT as part of her practice at Valley View Direct Primary Care.
Dr. Sachs has served patients in Eugene since 2019. She spent six years at PeaceHealth before founding Valley View Direct Primary Care in 2025. That continuity gives many of her patients a long-established relationship with her.
Yes. Dr. Sachs completed specialized training in geriatrics and regularly cares for older adults. Her practice accommodates Medicare patients, though she does not bill Medicare directly for DPC membership fees.
Dr. Sachs takes a whole-person approach grounded in trust, compassion, and long-term relationships. She spends 30 to 60 minutes per visit, which gives her time to understand each patient's full health picture. Her clinical philosophy centers on prevention, early intervention, and personalized care plans.
Yes. Dr. Sachs has specialized training in women's health and incorporates it into her family medicine practice. Patients can address women's health concerns directly during their membership visits.
Yes. Dr. Sachs offers direct communication by text, phone, and email. She also provides after-hours support for urgent concerns. This direct access is a core part of the Valley View DPC membership.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026