About
Dr. Karl Saxman grew up in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where his father worked as a physicist. That early environment shaped a deep love of science. He pursued that passion toward medicine rather than research, drawn by direct patient connection.
S. from Stanford University in 1988, majoring in Molecular Biology and European History. He then completed his MD at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1993. During medical school, he took an extra year for international and specialty rotations. He studied Ophthalmology in Alaska, Hematology in Scotland, Public Health in Costa Rica, and Tropical Disease in Kenya and Ecuador. He returned to Stanford for his Internal Medicine residency, completing training in 1996. That same year, the American Board of Internal Medicine certified him. He joined Oregon Medical Group in 1997 and spent his first 12 years there also practicing hospital medicine at Sacred Heart and McKenzie Willamette. In 2025, the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine added its certification to his credentials. He launched Inspire Health DPC in February 2025 after nearly three decades serving the Eugene community. His clinical focus spans cardiovascular disease prevention, travel medicine, and lifestyle-driven chronic disease management. He is passionate about identifying root causes of illness rather than treating symptoms alone. Outside medicine, he enjoys trail running, roasting coffee, reading historical fiction, and traveling internationally with his family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Stanford University, B.A./B.S. 1988 (Double major: Molecular Biology and European History)
Medical School
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, MD 1993
Residency
Internal Medicine, Stanford University Hospital, completed 1996
Additional Training
Away rotations during medical school: Ophthalmology (Alaska), Hematology (Scotland), Public Health (Costa Rica), Tropical Disease (Kenya and Ecuador)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Saxman right for?
Dr. Saxman suits adults who want a primary care physician invested in their long-term health. Patients managing cardiovascular disease, hypertension, or lifestyle-related chronic conditions benefit from his preventive focus. His Lifestyle Medicine training makes him a strong fit for those working on nutrition, sleep, stress, or exercise goals. Travelers seeking pre-travel consultations and vaccinations also fit well. He does not manage chronic opioid medications as a general rule, and prospective patients on chronic opioids should have a separate prescriber in place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Saxman focuses on cardiovascular disease prevention and management, hypertension, chronic disease, acute illness, and lifestyle-related conditions. He also provides travel medicine consultations. His Lifestyle Medicine certification deepens his work on nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and other root-cause contributors to chronic illness.
Yes. Dr. Saxman holds two board certifications. The American Board of Internal Medicine certified him in 1996 after his residency at Stanford University Hospital. The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine certified him in 2025, reflecting his clinical focus on lifestyle factors in chronic disease.
Dr. Saxman completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University and earned his MD at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1993. He took an additional year during medical school for specialty rotations on four continents. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at Stanford University Hospital in 1996.
Dr. Saxman has practiced in Eugene since 1997, giving him more than 27 years in this community. His first 12 years included hospital medicine at Sacred Heart and McKenzie Willamette. He founded Inspire Health DPC in February 2025 to deliver more personalized primary care.
Dr. Saxman focuses on root causes rather than symptom management alone. He incorporates the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine: nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep, minimizing risky substances, and social connection. He tailors this approach to each patient's individual history and health goals.
Yes. Dr. Saxman offers travel medicine consultations as part of membership. He holds membership in the International Society of Travel Medicine. Members planning international travel can discuss destination-specific health risks, vaccinations, and preventive medications directly with him.
Yes. Dr. Saxman provides members with his direct cell phone number and accepts texts and emails, including evenings and weekends. This direct access allows members to address concerns early and often avoid unnecessary urgent care or emergency room visits.
Generally, no. Dr. Saxman does not manage chronic opioid medications as part of his practice. Prospective patients who currently rely on chronic opioid prescriptions typically need a separate prescriber in place before joining Inspire Health DPC.
Dr. Saxman holds membership in the American College of Physicians, the International Society of Travel Medicine, and the Christian Medical and Dental Society. He maintains courtesy privileges and records access at Sacred Heart and McKenzie Willamette hospitals.
Dr. Saxman draws on more than 27 years of relationships within Eugene's medical community to connect members with the right specialists. He actively coordinates care and helps members navigate the broader healthcare system when specialty or surgical services are needed.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026