Physician, Educator & Wellness Advocate
Dr. Tamara Sachs is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with decades of experience, focusing her practice on Clinical Nutrition and Integrative/Functional Medicine. She combines her conventional training with advanced studies in integrative care to address the root causes of chronic illness and promote optimal health.
Education & Academic Background
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The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
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The Hospital of Saint Raphael, Affiliate of Yale University Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut: Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine
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Award: Intern of the Year
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Hunter College of the City of New York, New York, New York: Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology and Philosophy, graduated Cum Laude with Departmental Honors in Biological Research
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Vie et Action, Vence, France: Student and Apprentice in Naturopathy under Andre Passebeque, M.D., Director
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Institute of Functional Medicine: Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
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Ongoing Continuing Medical Education in Clinical Nutrition and Integrative Care (minimum 50 hours per year)
Publications & Research
Dr. Sachs’ work includes contributions to medical textbooks and research on integrative and functional medicine, preventive care, and chronic disease management:
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Chapter on Osteoporosis, in Secrets of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, edited by W. Kohatsu, M.D., Hanley & Belfus, Inc., Philadelphia, PA (2002)
Professional Roles
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Private Practice, Internal Medicine, New Milford, Connecticut: 1991–present
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Medical Staff, New Milford Hospital (Affiliate of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center): 1991–2012
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Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, Hospital of Saint Raphael: 1988–1991
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Director, Science Division, Tutoring Department, Hunter College of the City of New York & Instructor, Biology and Chemistry: 1979–1981
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Research Assistant, Brain Research Laboratories, New York University Hospital: 1980–1981
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Chairperson, Collaborative Practice Committee, New Milford Hospital: 1997–2001
Lectures & Speaking
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Moderator and Speaker, Panel Discussion on Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease, National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease, Washington, D.C. (March 2002)
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Frequent lecturer and public health educator (1998–present) in the USA and Canada on:
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Nutrition & Preventive Medicine
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Integrative and Functional Medicine
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Heart Disease, Inflammation, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain Syndromes
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Osteoporosis
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Detoxification and Biotransformation
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Awards & Recognition
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Hospital of Saint Raphael – Intern of the Year (1985)
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Mount Sinai School of Medicine – Honors in Medicine, Psychiatry, and Pediatrics (1983–1985)
