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Sarah French, MD

Rheumatology
Scleroderma Parnassus
415-353-4407
Portrait of Sarah French
Portrait of Sarah French
ucsf logo

Sarah French, MD

Rheumatology
Scleroderma Parnassus
415-353-4407

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About me

Dr. Sarah French is a rheumatologist who specializes in caring for patients with complex systemic rheumatic diseases, including lupus and scleroderma. She serves as co-director of the UCSF Scleroderma Clinic.

One focus of French's research is scleroderma's effects on the heart and lungs; another is improving care for patients with osteoporosis.

French earned her medical degree at UCSF. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and returned to UCSF to complete a fellowship in rheumatology, serving as chief fellow.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Rheumatology, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine

Degree

  • MD, UCSF School of Medicine

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    88 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 13, 2025

      Dr. Sarah French is one of the best doctors I have ever had.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 2, 2025

      Dr French is very compassionate understanding and listens to all my concerns

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 21, 2025

      Dr. French is very knowledgeable, excellent and very helpful. She listens to me, you can tell her you're concerned.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 21, 2025

      Dr French is an excellent doctor-knowledgeable, supportive, & responsive.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 24, 2025

      Dr. French is the best! Very compassionate and always takes the time to listen

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 3, 2025

      My experience with my care provider has always been reassuring, calming and professional. I have a lot of confidence in my care provider.

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