Sarah Atkinson, MD
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Sarah Atkinson, MD
Medical Specialty
- Colorectal surgery
Locations
General Surgery Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Atkinson is amazing. She was so enthusiastic about her job. She took an uncomfortable medical topic and made it so comfortable and explained everything. Would highly recommend her!!
Amazing level of care and practitioner knowledge.
Dr. Atkinson was very thorough, knowledgeable, and transparent about the procedures rendered. She was also very accommodating towards the patients.
Dr. Atkinson spent unhurried time explaining and listening with compassion and expertise
Dr. Atkinson has seen me three times: Pre Surgery, Surgery and now Post Surgery. She answers all my questions and concerns and has thoroughly explained my condition. She is a skilled practitioner who has empathy. I am someone who greatly feared surgery. Because I trusted her, I was able to relax, go through my procedure and feel confident about my outcome.
[...] Dr. Sarah Atkinson- THE BEST. She patiently listened to me- I was nervous and apprehensive about my present medical condition and future care. She was kind and reassuring with her assessment of my condition and concerns. I left feeling I just received the best advice and that she truly cared about me even though meeting me for the first time. [...] I thank all in the clinic and especially Dr. Atkinson-she is thoughtful, compassionate, great listener, friendly, knowledgeable and kind. I feel blessed to have met Dr. Atkinson and respect her advise. The Consultation with her was a positive calming experience. Thank you. Dr. Atkinson [...] is amazing to know and an excellent surgeon. [...]
Dr. Atkinson and team appeared to work together seamlessly to provide me with medical care, scheduling assistance and anything else. [...] Thank you!
Sarah Atkinson MD, was outstanding in her care. She is most knowledgeable and empathetic, and I would recommend her to my friends and family.
[...] worth the wait to see Dr. Atkinson. Thank you for taking your time to see me. [...]
Since todays visit was the first with Dr. Atkinson after passing my care plan from Dr. [...] I was relieved with her thoughtful approach and plan moving forward. Great communicator and patient stand out.
Dr. Atkinson is great! Always very respectful, a great listener, and always explains things in an way that's easy to understand.
About Sarah Jane Atkinson
Dr. Atkinson is an Assistant Professor in the Division of General Surgery with additional fellowship–trained expertise in colon and rectal surgery. She specializes in the full breadth of colon & rectal surgery, including inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, anorectal disease, diverticular disease, and diseases of the pelvic floor.
Dr. Atkinson believes in a personalized approach to each patient's care. She believes that the best patient outcomes are the result of combining the latest evidence-based medicine with the patient's personal goals and beliefs. For patients with complex disease processes, she encourages multidisciplinary approaches and collaborations across fields to optimize patient outcomes.
Dr. Atkinson was born and in Washington D.C. and then moved to New Orleans where she received her undergraduate degree from Tulane University. She completed medical school at the University of Illinois and then relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio for her general surgery residency. Most recently she has completed her Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship at the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada.
Dr. Atkinson is board certified through the American Board of Surgery (ABS) and is a member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS).
Personal Interests
Dr. Atkinson enjoys hiking, cooking, and skiing in her free time.
Education and Training
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University of TorontoFellowship, 2019, Colon and Rectal SurgeryUniversity of Cincinnati - Dept of SurgeryResidency, 2018, General SurgeryUniversity of Cincinnati - Dept of SurgeryInternship, 2012, General SurgeryUniversity of Illinois - ChicagoMedical Education, 2011
Board Certifications
- Colon & Rectal Surgery, 2021, American Board of Colon / Rectal Surgery
- Surgery, 2018, American Board of Surgery