About
Dr. Tom Etges has held board certification in Family Medicine since 1992, building one of Eugene's most clinically diverse primary care practices. He earned his undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University, completed medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and trained through the Marquette Family Practice Residency Program. Early in his career, he recognized that Western medicine alone left gaps in treating chronic pain and complex conditions. That recognition sent him to the Helms Medical Institute in 2001 for formal training in medical acupuncture. He later pursued functional medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine, deepening his focus on root-cause diagnosis.
Dr. Etges added musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided injection training through MSKUS and regenerative medicine techniques through the Hackett Hemwall Patterson Foundation, enabling him to offer prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma therapy in-office. He is a senior faculty preceptor with the Helms Medical Institute and the Acus Foundation, teaching medical acupuncture to civilian and military healthcare providers since 2011. His clinical interests span gastrointestinal health, chronic and acute pain, women's health, allergies, stress management, mental health support, and musculoskeletal medicine. Eugene Magazine named him a Top Doctor in both Family Practice and Acupuncture in 2010, 2011, and 2013. He holds memberships in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, the Oregon Medical Association, and the Oregon Association of Family Physicians.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Vanderbilt University
Medical School
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Residency
Marquette Family Practice Residency Program
Additional Training
Helms Medical Institute (medical acupuncture); Institute of Functional Medicine (functional medicine); MSKUS; Hackett Hemwall Patterson Foundation (regenerative medicine/PRP)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Etges right for?
Dr. Etges suits patients who want a primary care physician with a broad integrative toolkit. Adults managing chronic pain, musculoskeletal injuries, or complex conditions that have resisted standard treatment find his approach especially useful. Patients with gastrointestinal issues, hormonal concerns, allergies, or mental health needs benefit from his functional medicine lens. He also serves as a strong fit for patients who want a physician actively involved in preventive care and root-cause investigation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Etges treats a broad range of conditions including chronic and acute pain, gastrointestinal issues, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, musculoskeletal injuries, women's health conditions, allergies, stress, mental health concerns, sinus infections, influenza, and fevers. He also provides preventive care, annual physicals, and health screenings.
Yes. Dr. Etges has held board certification in Family Medicine since 1992. He completed his residency at the Marquette Family Practice Residency Program and his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
Dr. Etges offers medical acupuncture, functional medicine, prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy, musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided injection therapy, nutritional therapy, osteopathic medicine, and lifestyle coaching. He integrates these with standard Western family medicine to address underlying causes of illness.
Dr. Etges trained in medical acupuncture through the Helms Medical Institute beginning in 2001. He has since become a senior faculty preceptor with both the Helms Medical Institute and the Acus Foundation, teaching acupuncture to civilian and military healthcare providers since 2011.
Yes. Dr. Etges treats musculoskeletal conditions and performs ultrasound-guided injection therapies including platelet-rich plasma therapy. He received specialized training in these techniques through MSKUS and the Hackett Hemwall Patterson Foundation.
Dr. Etges looks for the problem behind the problem. He uses functional medicine principles to investigate root causes of chronic illness rather than focusing solely on symptom management. He combines diagnostic insight with therapies such as nutritional counseling, acupuncture, and regenerative medicine.
Yes. Eugene Magazine named Dr. Etges a Top Doctor in both Family Practice and Acupuncture in 2010, 2011, and 2013.
Dr. Etges holds memberships in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, the Oregon Medical Association, and the Oregon Association of Family Physicians.
Yes. Sports medicine is one of Dr. Etges's clinical specialties. He uses musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided injections, prolotherapy, and platelet-rich plasma therapy to address sports-related injuries and pain.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026