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Dr. Matthew Sachs, MD

Dr. Matthew Sachs, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew Sachs, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Virginia Beach, VA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 2006. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 49 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (49 reviews)

Practice

1020 First Colonial Rd Ste A Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Sachs specializes in the areas of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Sachs' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sachs

2.2

49 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
29%
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4 Star
2%
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
69%
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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BL – Feb 14, 2025
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Telehealth
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Dr. Matthew Sachs – Feb 11, 2025
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Telehealth
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 22, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Taylor :) – Apr 30, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
JBS – Jul 11, 2023
This is a public review site and I can't comment...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
A.R. – Oct 21, 2022
A.R., just because I didn't agree with your prior...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 07, 2019
You should check out my Google Reviews. When I...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hummingbird – Aug 28, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 09, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 14, 2019
ADHD is treated with medication as the gold...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Norfolk, VA – Jan 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 10, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Andrea – Mar 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 people found this helpful
Helpful
Virginia Beach, VA – Feb 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Chelsea V. in Virginia Beach, VA – Sep 08, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
26 people found this helpful
Helpful
ZK in Virginia Beach, VA – Jul 16, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I always treat my patients like I would a family member, with care, respect, and dignity. I enjoy getting to know families and watching their adults and children reach their maximum potential. I make sure know both the patient and I agree...read more

biography

Dr. Matthew Sachs is a double board certified psychiatrist, for Adult and Child & Adolescents. He has graduated from Harvard University with a Master's Degree in Public Health (MPH), Umass Amherst with a Master's Degree in Business Administration...read more
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Adult Psychiatry

  • ADHD Parent Coaching

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Virginia-child And Adolescent Psychiatry

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012
  • University Of Virginia-adult Psychiatry

    Residency Hospital, 2010
  • Harvard University School Of Public Health

    2007
  • University Of Virginia - Charlottesville Va

    Internship Hospital, 2007
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
  • University Of Virginia

    Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry
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Locations

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