Sara Johnstone, MD
My specialties:
- Obstetrics
- Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)
Professional interests:
- Pregnancy care
- Breastfeeding
- Holistic medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
I am a board-certified physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology with professional interests in holistic and preventive medicine, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and surgical procedures, and breastfeeding.
Hometown: Bellevue, WA
Best part of my work: Being part of bringing new life into the world and seeing growing, happy families!
Why I became a physician: My mother took me with to visit her OB when she was pregnant with my younger sister. This inspired me to go into the medical field to help people with medicine.
What I tell my friends and family: Your body was created to do incredible things; treat your body with respect and you will be amazed at what you can do.
How I spend my free time: Playing outdoors, spending time with my children, and traveling with my family.
What patients say about me: I'm often told by my patients that I treat them as if they were my sister or mother, and they appreciate the extra attention.
Favorite health tip: Keeping active during pregnancy will help ease the strain of labor and delivery.
Practice philosophy: Together, we can accomplish the goal of creating the healthiest you, so that you may live life to the fullest!
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Obstetrics
- Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Memberships
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Internships
- Wright State University, OH
Residencies
- Wright State University, OH
Years of experience
- 15
Hospital affiliations
- The Mother Baby Center at United and Children's Minnesota
- United Hospital
Are you this provider? Update your profile.
Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)