Business Details
Your Partner in Preventative Primary Care
Saravit Direct Health is a direct primary care clinic in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to redefining healthcare through personalized, preventative medicine. Founded by Dr. Siatta Dunbar, a triple board-certified physician, the practice emphasizes lifestyle medicine, metabolic testing, and chronic disease management to address root causes rather than symptoms. With a membership model eliminating insurance barriers, patients receive 30-60 minute visits, 24/7 provider access, and tailored wellness plans focusing on nutrition, exercise, and mental health.The clinic serves diverse communities, including BIPOC and LGBTQ populations, and integrates health coaching with advanced diagnostics like VO2 max testing. Dr. Dunbar's personal journey overcoming health challenges informs her empathetic approach to reversing chronic conditions through evidence-based lifestyle interventions. The practice's commitment to transparency includes flat monthly fees, no copays, and discounted lab rates, fostering long-term doctor-patient relationships centered on sustainable health improvements.
Services
Primary Care
Metabolic Testing
Chronic Disease Management
Weight Loss Programs
VO2 Max Testing
Highlights and features
- We offer 30-60 minute appointments focused on preventative care
- Our membership model eliminates insurance paperwork and copays
- Triple board-certified physician leads evidence-based lifestyle interventions
- We provide metabolic testing for personalized health optimization
- Inclusive care serving BIPOC and LGBTQ communities
Services
Primary Care
Our comprehensive primary care services focus on preventative medicine and long-term wellness. Patients receive extended 30-60 minute appointments with personalized care plans addressing chronic conditions, mental health, and preventive screenings. The membership model ensures continuous access to Dr. Dunbar through phone, text, or email consultations.
Metabolic Testing
Advanced metabolic testing measures VO2 max, fat-carb burn efficiency, and cellular health using clinical-grade breath analysis. This data informs personalized nutrition plans and exercise programs tailored to individual biology. The PNO device provides hospital-level accuracy for optimizing cardiovascular health and weight management.
Chronic Disease Management
We specialize in managing diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic conditions through lifestyle interventions. Our approach combines regular monitoring with customized wellness plans addressing nutrition, exercise, and stress management. The direct care model allows frequent adjustments to treatment plans without insurance restrictions.
Weight Loss Programs
Physician-led weight loss programs use metabolic data to overcome plateaus and improve energy levels. Services include registered dietitian support, personalized meal plans, and exercise prescriptions based on individual fat-burning efficiency. The approach focuses on sustainable lifestyle changes rather than temporary diets.
VO2 Max Testing
VO2 max testing determines cardiovascular endurance levels and optimal training zones. Athletes receive performance optimization plans based on lung capacity, heart fitness, and metabolic efficiency measurements. The testing helps break through performance plateaus by identifying specific physiological limitations.
People
Dr. Siatta Dunbar
Founder & Physician
Triple board-certified in Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Dunbar overcame personal health struggles through lifestyle interventions. Her experience with family loss inspired a focus on preventative care. She completed medical training after a career in construction management, bringing unique perspective to patient-centered wellness.
Questions
What services are included in the monthly membership?
Membership covers preventative exams, chronic disease management, telemedicine visits, and discounted lab rates. Specific services include metabolic testing, weight loss programs, and primary care consultations.
How does direct primary care differ from traditional insurance-based models?
Our model removes insurance barriers with flat monthly fees covering most primary care services. Patients receive longer appointments, 24/7 provider access, and transparent pricing without copays or pre-authorizations.
Do you accept health insurance?
We do not bill insurance directly, but patients can maintain coverage for services outside our scope. Oregon law requires separate insurance for hospitalizations and specialist care not provided by our clinic.
What chronic conditions do you treat?
We specialize in managing diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and mental health conditions through lifestyle medicine. Our approach focuses on reversing conditions through nutrition, exercise, and metabolic optimization.
Are metabolic testing results used for personalized plans?
Yes, breath analysis data creates customized nutrition and exercise programs. Registered dietitians develop meal plans based on individual fat-burning efficiency and caloric needs identified during testing.
What wellness programs are available for employers?
We offer tailored corporate wellness programs focusing on metabolic health and chronic disease prevention. Employers receive discounted membership rates and customized health initiatives for employees.
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Reviews (6)
Ann Volkert
Aug 17, 2019
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I was very pleased with my visit with Dr Dunbar. She's easy to talk to and gave me very good explanations for the issue I'm having. The care instructions were easy to implement.
Gary Donaldson
Aug 16, 2019
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Dr Dunbar was knowledgeable and fun. She found a cause for my pain and offered several treatment options. I would recommend her team wholeheartedly
Jimmy Nolan
Jan 21, 2019
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Didn't feel rushed. Felt heard. AND left appointment feeling like I had a plan to deal with my medical concerns. Medical professionals like Dr. Dunbar are unfortunately few and far between. Having such a genunie desire to help others heal is a rarity within the medical community. No ego, just honest, compassionate care! Great doctor!
Bev Zimmerman
Oct 11, 2018
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Dr. Dunbar is a great doctor - she explains on what she is doing when she is doing a procedure on me and answers my questions to where I can understand what she is explaining to me. I definitely would recommend Dr. Dunbar to anyone who needs a great doctor. Thank you
Drew Uebele
Aug 06, 2018
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Dr. Dunbar practices with a level of compassionate care I have not experienced in years. If you have a sports injury, or sports injury "mystery" as I did, you owe it to your health to see Dr. Dunbar.
Dr. Dunbar is remarkable to work with, personally & professionally. Thank you for seeing and treating me as a whole person!
Dr. Dunbar is remarkable to work with, personally & professionally. Thank you for seeing and treating me as a whole person!
J. Sanchez
Jul 24, 2018
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Dr. Dunbar is very friendly and receptive to what I had to say. She is very informative, giving me lots of details about the treatments so I can make informed decisions. She made me feel very comfortable, and I would recommend her to my friends and family.
