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Sarah Lehnert, M.D., C.A.Q.

Specialties

Team

At Summit, each physician hand selects a team of medical and administrative professionals who work together to care for you, our patient. Read more about our team approach to care.

  • Annie Tupy, ATC, Certified Athletic Trainer

Background

Undergraduate Studies
College of St. Benedict — St. Joseph, Minnesota

Medical School
University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota

Residency
Methodist Family Practice Residency
University of Minnesota—St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Fellowships
Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
Hennepin County Medical Center — Minneapolis, Minnesota

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Family Physicians
  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • American Medical Society of Sports Medicine

Activities

  • Team Physician, Burnsville High School, 2004-2013
  • Team Physician, Lakeville South High School, 2011-2013
  • Team Physician, Prior Lake High School, 2011-2013
  • Team Physician, St. Thomas University, 2008-2010
  • Clinical Instructor in Sports Medicine, University of Minnesota North Memorial Family Medicine Residency, 2006-current
  • Medical Team Member, Minnesota State High School League Tournaments, 2003-current
  • Medical Team Member, USA World Cup Youth Soccer Tournament, 2002-current
  • Medical Team Member, Twin Cities’ Marathon, 2001-current
  • Fellow, Primary Care Sports Medicine Clinic, Responsible for teaching rotating residents and medical students, 2003-2004
  • Team Physician, St. Thomas University, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Bethel College, 2003-2004
  • Team Physician, St. Thomas Academy High School, Visitation High School, 2003-2004
  • Medical Team Member, Chicago Marathon, 2003, 2005
  • Medical Team Member, City of Lakes Loppet, 2002, 2003

Publications

  • S. Stovitz, S. Lehnert, and R. Johnson. 2003. Knowledge and Attitudes of High School Football Coaches Regarding Concussion in Athletes.  Study in Progress.
  • R. Johnson, S. Lehnert, B. Moser, S. Juenemann. Shoulder Instability.  Prim Care Clin Office Pract 31 (2004) 867-886

Personal Interests
Fishing, fitness, bird watching, photography, spending time with my children

Locations

Testimonials

Comment from patient satisfaction survey:

The ease of moving from OrthoQUICK to regular visits to MRI was awesome.  Great work!

Steph's Story:

Dr. Lehnert is exceptional. After seeing two physicians prior without success in finding an accurate diagnosis, she really listened to my concerns and did everything possible to determine the extent of the injury, keeping my best interest in mind as well as being receptive… Read More.

Survey Feedback:

Outstanding.

Comment from patient satisfaction survey:

I am incredibly impressed with all of the providers and services associated with Summit Orthopedics.  I am so glad I found the web page when I was looking for a doctor after my automobile accident.

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