Sara Carroll, MD
Family Medicine Physician
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Professional interests:
- Women's health
- Birth control
- Well-child exams
- Coordination of care
- Dermatologic concerns
- Tobacco cessation
- PrEP
Practice philosophy: I believe in providing compassionate care through a person and family's life course and supporting their health and life goals.
What are you passionate about and why? I am passionate about preventative care and cancer prevention and surveillance.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? An epidemiologist or maybe a children's librarian.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I love speaking to people every day and I enjoy a puzzle and keeping my hands busy. Family medicine is the ideal environment for me.
What is something you have learned from your patients? The power of active listening.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? Coordination of care across specialties.
What is your personal health goal? To walk my dog everyday.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Wear sunscreen.
What are you most proud of? My two sons and raising them bilingual (English and ASL.)
What are a few of your personal achievements? Learning ASL and
10 years of service in the Navy.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Awards and recognitions
- MPH
- Chief resident
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Personal interests
- Family activities
- Podcasts
- Reading
- Video games
Educational institutions
- St Olaf
- Washington University in St Louis
- Rush Medical College
Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Current licenses and certifications
- FM
- WI license
Residencies
- Jacksonville Naval Hospital Florida
Years of experience
- 8
Additional languages spoken
- American Sign Language
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)