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Sarah Patterson, MD

Rheumatology • Integrative Medicine
Osher Center for Integrative Health Mount Zion
Portrait of Sarah Patterson
Portrait of Sarah Patterson
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Sarah Patterson, MD

Rheumatology • Integrative Medicine
Osher Center for Integrative Health Mount Zion

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About me

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 Health. She has studied therapeutic nutrition, yoga and meditation.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Rheumatology, UCSF Medical Center GME/RESEARCH

Residency

  • UCSF Medical Center GME/RESEARCH

Internship

  • UCSF Medical Center GME/RESEARCH

Degree

  • MD, UCSF School of Medicine

Locations

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    29 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 20, 2026

      Dr. Patterson has always been and is excellent

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 12, 2025

      Dr. Patterson is an extremely professional, great bedside manner, easy to talk to about any issues always comes up with good solutions and things for me to manage my arthritis better. She's also very kind compassionate and really wants to help her patients. She's a terrific rheumatologist and integrative medicine doctor

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 16, 2025

      I feel very fortunate to have Dr Sarah Patterson as my Rheumatologist. Her care has been excellent!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 27, 2025

      I wish there were more doctors like Dr Sarah Patterson. She's one of the best doctors I've ever seen. Always a very good experience to see her.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 5, 2024

      Nothing but good things to say regarding my visits to UCSF for last two years since I became their patient!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 5, 2024

      Dr Sarah Patterson has always been attentive and very interested in my situation. She kindly includes my feelings regarding my care.

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