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Dr. Sarah Garner, MD

Dr. Sarah Garner, MD

Internal Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Sarah Garner, MD is an internist in Des Moines, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Iowa in 2007. She is affiliated with medical facilities Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1221 Pleasant St Ste 200 Des Moines, IA 50309

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Dr. Garner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garner

4.1
13 ratings, 7 with a written review
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The best ever
I luckily got a referral to Sarah Garner. I can’t say enough good about her!! Seriously think she’s the best, cause a good Dr. you can’t trust is hard to find. She’s very attentive and always gets back with me. Highly recommend her!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 18, 2023
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I was personally referred to Dr. Garner by my cardiologist because my family physician had moved away. Upon calling Dr, Garner's office to schedule an initial appointment to establish a working relationship, I was informed I had to wait three-months for a "first-time physical" ... even though I live with a life-threatening illness. Two-months later, Dr. Garner's office called and cancelled the upcoming appointment because she was no longer available to meet with me at our scheduled time. Now, I had already booked three-months in advance because that's what was most convenient for her. And now I was faced with having to reschedule yet another time that was again, more convenient for her. I left my contact information with Dr. Garner's nurse, and asked that Dr. Garner please call me. The doctor never called. Dr. Garner: My time is no less important than yours. And on a professional note, I have always treated my customers professionally and respectfully, and expect the same in return.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Mark Smith – Jul 30, 2019
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Dr Garner is the smartest and best doctor I have ever had. She is so good, it's hard to get into see her. But, well worth it if she still accepts new patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2019
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Dr. Graner was able to get me in immediately. Her staff was outstanding and very professional. Looking forward to a long professional relationship with her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jon in Windsor heights, IA – Dec 20, 2018
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She doesn’t listen to things you tell her my first visit was unpleasant if we could ieould never go back to her i would not go it because of insurance we have to keep her o made a appointment for a complete physical i made the appointment 5 months ahead the day before the physical It was cancelled and could not get in for 7 months she refused to fill my meds till the appointment i would not my worst enemy to go tohrt
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2018
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This dr only met me face to face once in a year under her care. She prescribed an extremely high dose of vitamin d before ever meeting me and almost immediately after I noticed changes for the worse. I got the feeling she was unhappy treating someone on Medicaid and didn't really care what happens to me. Her PA was great but not a doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Des Moines – Oct 17, 2017
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Dumbest thing I ever done was leave this doctor. Good doctors are hard to come by.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Becky Wilkinson in Des moines – May 15, 2016
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Dr. Sarah Garner, MD is an internist in Des Moines, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Iowa in 2007. She is affiliated with medical facilities Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Unitypoint Clinic Internal Medicine-Methodist Plaza1221 Pleasant St Ste 200 Des Moines, IA 50309
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Practice

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation1200 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA 50309
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50314
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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