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 Health. 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

  • Academic Title

    Assistant Professor

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Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    39 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 07, 2024
    Dr Sarah Patterson is a blessing!
    Aug 04, 2024
    Dr. Patterson is an amazing doctor, really cares about her her patience and always has good suggestions for me as to how to keep my arthritis from flaring. I feel fortunate that I get to see her and have the integrative medicine piece to help me with my arthritis, she will never take the place of Dr. Gross who is my rheumatologist but having the integrative medicine part really helps me maintain my arthritis and keep me out of pain and Patterson always has great ideas as to how to do that
    Mar 29, 2024
    Dr Patterson has been an exceptional good and kind doctor.
    Mar 08, 2024
    So pleased to have Dr Patterson as my new care provider
    Mar 08, 2023
    Dr. Patterson is my care provider from 2018 and I can say she is excellent!!
    Feb 09, 2023
    I was on the waiting list for many months. I would wait even twice as long to get the kind of care I've received at UCSF Osher Center. Beyond my expectations !!!
    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

    Selected research

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    Defining Stress REsilience And Mindfulness Effects in Rheumatoid Arthritis

    A modified version of the 8-item Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8) will be used to evaluate acceptability of the mindfulness program by patients in the treatment group. A few of the words in the original CSQ-8 were changed...

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