Sarah Patterson

MD

Rheumatologist

Dr. Sarah Patterson is a rheumatologist who specializes in integrative medicine. In her practice, she combines tools from mainstream medicine with mind-body techniques and nutritional therapies, with the goal of addressing the individual goals and challenges of patients living with chronic disease.

Patterson's research examines the effects of stress on patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.

At UCSF, Patterson earned her medical degree, completed a residency in internal medicine and completed a fellowship in rheumatology. She then completed a research fellowship in integrative medicine through the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. She has studied therapeutic nutrition, yoga and meditation.

  • Education

    UCSF School of Medicine, MD, 2011

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2014

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Rheumatology, 2018

  • Board Certifications

    Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    47 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 22, 2022
    I have been under the care of Dr. Patterson for more than 4 years Her professional is all first class.
    Dec 12, 2022
    Overall a very good experience. No complaints or problems at all.
    Dec 02, 2022
    Dr Sarah Patterson is one of my favorite docs. And I am so appreciative that UCSF has this integrated medicine department. She really knows how to merge western and alternative medicine beside that she's a super lovely person who really cares about her patience
    Nov 04, 2022
    Very accommodating with new medical issues/meds- inspite of appt dx-PMR & went beyond explaining new meds/ beat way to take
    Oct 05, 2022
    Dr Patterson is the best Dr I've ever had- excellent-
    Apr 13, 2022
    They still have forgotten how to pronounce my name properly after all these years. :( I think a phonetic reminder on all patient docs would be helpful for this.
    Jan 28, 2022
    She followed up quickly and with easy to understand detail.
    Jan 14, 2022
    I would have liked more detailed information about the proposed medication Dr. Patterson wanted me to start taking. How much does she think I need to take? What have other patients' experiences been like with it? How many patients does she have on this medication and what has she observed?
    Nov 17, 2021
    Always excellent experience with this provider.
    Nov 02, 2021
    I had a lot of questions at the end of my appointment but it seemed like there wasn't time to address them. We spent so much time on my medical history that the hour was up and I wasn't able to ask my questions.
    May 15, 2021
    Provider is kind thorough and knowledgeable. However seems to have a specific treatment plan to follow and doesn't appear open to options outside of the plan. Provider notes items such as overweight on after visit notes and as a diagnosis on insurance claims yet I've never been weighed at the office nor has this been discussed during a visit. My BMI is barely in the overweight category and having a resolved eating disorder (post 35 years) this is not something one wants to read on an after visit summary. If it's an issue then let's discuss and collaborate on what's healthy given the whole person. My PCP and gynecologist have noted all is good with my weight. There is a great deal of question these days with outdated BMI charts. Let's begin looking at the whole person!
    May 12, 2021
    Excellent care provider

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