Contact & Appointment Information
- Email:matthewaaronsachs@gmail.com
- Location: Virginia, United States (Private Practice / Clinical Services)
Department: Psychiatry
About Dr. Matthew Sachs
Psychiatry blends science, empathy, and real human stories. Few doctors show this mix as well as Dr. Matthew Sachs. Listed in America’s Top 50 Doctors, he leads a fresh wave of psychiatrists. They pair top training, broad skills, and strong community roots.
Raised in Virginia Beach, Dr. Sachs’s path mixes work and personal life. Family, school, wonder, and care for all ages shaped him. His work joins high honors with real knowledge of local people.
This blog covers his life, school, views, treatment style, and work in psychiatry across Virginia and more.
Early Life and Ties to Virginia Beach
Dr. Matthew Sachs was born in Virginia Beach. He grew up and went to public schools there. The coastal town has a lively community and many military families. He met diverse people, stories, and views from a young age.
That setting built his grasp of human actions and emotional strength. These traits guide his psychiatry work today. Most doctors train only in schools. Dr. Sachs gained real-world insight from home life. It helps him connect with patients.
Virginia Beach means more than a start. It stays his base. School took him to top places like the University of Virginia, Harvard, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Still, his roots hold firm.
Academic Success and School Path
Dr. Matthew Sachs’s learning shows a wide range and great skill. He chases cross-field knowledge and top patient care.
University of Virginia – Strong Start in College
Dr. Matthew Sachs got his Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, focused on Atmospheric Chemistry. He finished with honors from the University of Virginia in 2001. College brought curiosity and awards, such as:
Echols Scholar (1997–2001), Dean’s List (1997–2001), Phi Beta Kappa (2000), Graduated with Distinction (2001), Faculty Senate Undergraduate Research Award (2001)
These show top grades, early research, and leadership.
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Next, Dr. Matthew Sachs earned his Doctor of Medicine from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond. He graduated in 2006.
He won the Lillian and Stewart Moore Scholarship, a full award for recruits.
Med school set his psychiatry path. It built his drive for strict study and patient duty.
University of Virginia – Training in Residency and Fellowship
Dr. Matthew Sachs finished an adult psychiatry residency and a child-adolescent fellowship at the University of Virginia.
Adult Psychiatry Residency (2010) Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship (2012)
Dr. Matthew Sachs earned honors then:
UVA Fellow Top Researcher Award (2012) UVA Young Scientist Research Award (2008) – “Links Between Weather and Psychiatric Disorders” UVA Medical Alumni Board of Directors (2010–2011) UVA Dept. of Psychiatry Residency Training Committee (2009–2010) UVA Representative, Medical Society of Virginia (2008–2009) UVA Health Systems Internal Review Committee – Psychiatry Representative (2008)
These mark his roles in research, leadership, and med school work.
Harvard School of Public Health
In 2007, Dr. Matthew Sachs added a Master of Public Health in Occupational and Environmental Medicine from Harvard in Boston.
This grew his view on how work and surroundings affect mental health. It fits today’s psychiatry needs.
University of Massachusetts Amherst – MBA
Dr. Matthew Sachs took an extra step with a Master’s in Business Administration from UMass Amherst in 2016.
Medicine, public health, and business give him a rare take on health systems, leading, and patient care.
Other Certifications: Certified ADHD Professional Clinical Provider (2021)
This highlights his skill in proven treatments for brain growth issues at any age.
Patient Skills and Dual Board Certifications
Dr. Matthew Sachs stands out with board certification in Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. He holds them in Virginia and North Carolina.
This lets him treat kids to adults. He offers steady care, hard to find in psychiatry.
His methods mix:
Psychotherapy, Medication management, Growth-stage psychiatry, Family treatments, Surroundings and behavior views
He skips one-size-fits-all. Instead, he crafts full plans for each person.
Care for Every Age
Dr. Sachs works well with all ages. Psychiatry changes by life stage. His dual training fills those gaps.
Help for Children and Teens
With youth, he targets:
Emotional control, ADHD care, Behavior issues, Family patterns, and school struggles
His ADHD provider status boosts this work.
Adult Psychiatry Help
For grown-ups, he handles:
Mood problems, Anxiety issues, Stress conditions, Medication plans, Therapy blends
He builds lasting bonds that shift with life changes.
Care Views: Therapy and Medication Together
Dr. Sachs joins talk therapy and drugs in one plan. He does not split them.
This brings:
Steady patient care, Custom plans, Clear grasp of issues, Less broken treatment
Mental health care must fit, react, and match each person.
Research, School Work, and Leading Ideas
Dr. Sachs backs his school-based research and writing.
Early studies covered:
Surroundings’ effects on mental illness, Weather ties to mental health, Child and teen growth in psychiatry
His paper “Links Between the Weather and Psychiatric Disorders” won the UVA Young Scientist Research Award in 2008.
His work shows interest in how outside factors link to mental health.
Professional Memberships and Leadership Roles
Dr. Sachs joins several top organizations:
American College of Physician Executives, American Psychiatric Association, American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, Medical Society of Virginia, Psychiatric Society of Virginia
These roles show his strong clinical trust. They highlight his leadership in national and local psychiatry groups.
Professional Awards and Honors
Dr. Sachs earned many honors in his career. Key ones include:
Top Psychiatrist – Top Doctor (2021) Top Psychiatrist – Top Doctor (2019) Top 100 US Physicians (2018) America’s Top Psychiatrists (2015)
These awards mark his top clinical skills. They praise his care focused on patients.
Teaching, Mentoring, and Education Work
Dr. Sachs takes part in medical training and mentoring.
His work covers:
Psychiatry training groups at UVA Residency program planning Research mentoring for students Service on review committees
He views teaching as vital for new mental health doctors.
Family Life and Core Values
Beyond medicine, Dr. Sachs centers on family.
His wife, Jenny, is a psychologist. Their bond grows from shared mental health knowledge. They mix views from psychology and psychiatry.
Son Sam loves sports, books, and dogs. Right now, he dreams of fixing animals’ eyes.
Dr. Sachs treasures family time. He joins them at water parks or on ski hills. Work and home life stay in balance.
Community Service and Lasting Care
Dr. Sachs serves as a community doctor. He plans to stay in Virginia and help locals for years.
His care style features:
Steady patient bonds, Local mental health support, Town awareness efforts, Open care for all groups
Virginia Beach roots drive his service heart.
Leadership in Psychiatry and Health Systems
Dr. Sachs holds an MBA and public health skills. This sets him apart in health leadership.
He grasps clinical work and support systems.
He adds to talks on:
Health system speed, Mental health access, Medical team leadership, Mental care in full health plans
His wide skills help in changing health settings.
A Fresh Take on Psychiatry
Dr. Sachs models modern psychiatry. It stays:
Multidisciplinary Patient-focused Proof-based System-smart Family-first
His path proves mental health care fits people fully. It covers body, mind, society, and place.
Conclusion
Dr. Matthew Sachs shines in US psychiatry. He blends top schooling, dual certifications, research wins, and local ties. His road from Virginia Beach to Harvard, UVA, and more shows a full commitment to better mental health.
His tale grips with real humanity. Family links, community drive, and full-patient care stand out beyond job wins.
Mental health is key to full health. Doctors like Dr. Sachs build integrated, kind, open care.
His impact reaches patients, families, students, and systems in Virginia and farther. He earns a spot among America’s Top 50 Doctors.
FAQs
Q. Who is Dr. Matthew Sachs?
Dr. Matthew Sachs is a double board-certified psychiatrist. He treats adults and child & adolescent cases in Virginia.
Q. Does he use therapy in treatment?
Yes. He pairs talk therapy with meds for full care.
Q. Is Dr. Sachs board-certified?
Yes. He is double-certified in Virginia and North Carolina.
Q. Does he work with ADHD patients only?
No. He covers many mental health issues beyond ADHD.
Q. How can I contact Dr. Sachs?
Email him at matthewaaronsachs@gmail.com for questions.