- ABOUT ME
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- EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP
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“Gastroenterology is important because if we can get people feeling better with their gut, then that’s going to have a big impact on their overall state of health. I value patient education and coming up with a treatment plan together.”
Sara chose to go into the field of gastroenterology because it has a profound impact on a person’s quality of life. She believes many illnesses can be prevented and symptoms can be improved if we can optimize GI function. She is particularly interested in the impact of microbiomes on hormonal balance and mental health.
Sara has worked for more than a decade in emergency medicine and has experience treating patients with a wide variety of illnesses. She can see how issues arising from other body systems can impact gastrointestinal health. Sara enjoys building a trusting relationship with her patients and getting to the root cause of their symptoms.
Sara loves living in Portland because there are so many opportunities for adventuring, with beautiful trails, waterfalls, lakes with a Mt. Hood view, and proximity to the coast. She also enjoys the arts and music scene, the coffee, and the brunch options!
When not working, Sara enjoys jogging with her dog, cooking, painting, and spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Other Activities
Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants
Member, Institute of Functional Medicine
Areas of Focus
General Gastroenterology
Colon Cancer Screening and Prevention
EDUCATION & TRAINING
MS, Physician Assistant Studies, Arcadia Univeristy, Newark, DE, 2009
MS, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Towson University, Towson, MD, 2007
BS, Biology, Towson University, Towson, MD, 2005
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Physician Assistant
Honors
Portland Monthly Magazine, “Top Doctors”, 2024
Locations
Hospitals Served
- Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
- Providence Newberg Medical Center
- Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
