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Sara Brainerd, NP-C

Sara Brainerd, NP-C

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.7 (87 ratings)
Optum Provider

Specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Languages

English

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36 reviews

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 20, 2026
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    She is very knowledgeable and caring. My husband attended the appointment with me; he was very impressed with the care that I received.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 17, 2026
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    Professional, friendly, willing to listen

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Feb 15, 2026
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    she is very efficient and friendly. Seems to like what she is doing.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 23, 2026
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    Sara is a very attentive and caring individual. She listens and does her best to assist you.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 23, 2026
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    Professional and very friendly.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 16, 2026
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    She has been the best NP I have ever seen, she cares and she listens and does not rush you in and out of the room. She replies quickly and offers solutions

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Jan 16, 2026
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    Saw her one time. No response when I called to report drug reaction

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Dec 27, 2025
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    Very nice to talk to

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Dec 10, 2025
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    She is very friendly & personable. She takes the time to listen & is knowledgeable.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Dec 9, 2025
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    Just love Sara!

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Dec 1, 2025
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    This was my first visit with Sara. Loved her!

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Oct 27, 2025
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    She is very attentive and does her best to help you.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Oct 23, 2025
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    She is very knowledgeable and very helpful.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Oct 16, 2025
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    Sara was very informed about why I was there.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Oct 7, 2025
    Verified Review

    She is wonderful.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Oct 5, 2025
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    Sara takes time to understand my specific needs and addresses my concerns as a whole person not just a list of symptoms and medical problems.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Oct 1, 2025
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    excellent service

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Sep 17, 2025
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    sara was an absolute delight to work with and was very caring

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Sep 8, 2025
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    Sara really cares about each patient. She goes that extra mile to be certain that she is giving you the very best care possible.

  • ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Sep 4, 2025
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    She hasn't followed through with what she said she would do.

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  • About Sara Brainerd, NP-C

    Sara is an adult-geriatric primary care nurse practitioner and a lifelong resident of Indiana. She has worked in the healthcare field in a variety of settings and populations for 25 years including mental health, cardiology, geriatrics, long-term care, acute care, and primary care. Outside of work, Sara has learned to value and prioritize self-care to reduce stress and improve physical and mental well-being with activities including spending time outdoors, walking trails, and learning yoga. She also loves spending time with family, reading, knitting, and snuggling with my 2 rescue dogs.

    Philosophy of care

    Provide compassionate and comprehensive care by working alongside patients to help navigate their healthcare journey in a holistic manner to help them achieve their goals. I take pride in building trusting relationships and really getting to know those I am taking care of.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    Optum Indiana

    NPI

    1013924224

  • Insurance accepted

    This may not reflect all insurance accepted by the provider and is for informational purposes only.

    • Most major plans accepted
    • please call to verify.