Dr. Sara Andert, MD

Dr. Sara Andert's path to medicine was anything but traditional. While in India filming a documentary about a street physician, she had a realization: while she loved storytelling, she wanted to be the one on the ground making a personal, tangible difference in people's lives. She traded her camera for a stethoscope, bringing that same sense of curiosity and empathy to her medical practice.

Dr. Andert is a firm believer in the power of the long-term relationship. She initially chose Family Medicine for her passions in women's health and mental health, but stayed for the deep connections she builds with her patients over the years. She utilizes motivational interviewing, a collaborative approach where she listens more than she talks, modifying health plans to fit what her patients actually feel comfortable and capable of doing.

She is a particular advocate for medication safety and virtual care. By seeing patients in their own surroundings, she can perform medicine reconciliation in real-time—ensuring the medications in your cabinet match the plan for your health, preventing the mistakes that can happen in traditional office settings.

When she isn't helping patients, Dr. Andert is likely making a great meal to share with her husband, daughters and grandson, or playing her guitar. She's currently reading A Giant Leap by Robert M. Wachter to learn about the ways AI is changing healthcare. Her dog, Finnegan, can often be found napping at her feet during patient visits.

Dr. Andert wants her patients to feel listened to and know that she cares about them.