Dr. Sara Brooks, MD

Dr. Sara Brooks, MD

Dermatologist
397.8 mi · 800 South Frederick Ave, Suite 110, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

At a glance

4.84 stars (123 reviews)
97% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 32 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Drexel University, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Montgomery Medical Clinic
2 office locations
4.84
123 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.2

Recent reviews

This is a very large practice with doctors of many different disciplines. Imagine my surprise when the front desk person asked me to pay for the routine dermatologic exam in full even though I had provided a current BCBS card. They young lady at the front desk explained that is was a new policy. I refused and they relented. I paid my copay and that was it. The exam was fine and Dr. Brooks was very professional. I'll think long and hard before going back.
Dr. Brooks is very knowledgeable, very professional, friendly, and really knows her stuff. She was very patient in answering questions and explaining things I needed to know, and explained things in plain English. A terrific doctor!
Verified patient

Office location

Montgomery Medical Clinic
397.8 mi · 800 South Frederick Ave, Suite 110, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Benign or precancerous skin growths
Benign or precancerous skin growths

Other popular visit reasons

Allergy Consultation
Annual Skin Screening
Arthritis
Botox Treatment
Dermatology Consultation
Illness
Rash
Varicose Vein(s)
Allergy Consultation
Annual Skin Screening
Arthritis
Botox Treatment

More about Dr. Sara Brooks, MD

*If you are booking with Medicaid please be sure to have a Referral before we can confirm the appointment* Dr. Sara Brooks, a Board Certified Dermatologist, is a Maryland native originally from St. Mary’s County. She attended the Honors college at University of Maryland, College Park, obtaining both a Bachelors in Cell Biology and a Masters in Management and Organization. She went on to medical school at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA, where she was inducted into AOA, the prestigious medical honor society. After graduation, she performed a medical internship at Thomas Jefferson University, also in Philadelphia. Her path led her back to the DC area as a resident in both Internal Medicine and Dermatology at Georgetown University and Washington Hospital Center, where she served as Chief Resident of Dermatology. She also completed a Melanoma Fellowship at the Washington Cancer Institute, focusing on the expert identification and treatment of pigmented lesions and cutaneous malignancies. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, and American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons. Voted "Top Dermatologist", Washingtonian Magazine for 2014 and 2015. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, reading and generally trying to have a good time.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Drexel University, Doctor of Medicine
Washington Hospital Center, Residency in Dermatology
Washington Hospital Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University (Internship)
Georgetown University Hospital, Residency in Dermatology

Practice

Montgomery Medical Clinic

Certifications

American Board of Dermatology
American Board of Internal Medicine

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1811154057

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Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.84
Wait time
4.21
Bedside manner
4.86
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Very pleasant and caring. Knowledgeable and professional bedside manner. Skilled in procedures. Painless. Highly recommend.
Verified patient
It was a good appointment. She understood my concerns. Was talking very politely. Hope I feel better soon. Thank you
Verified patient
Great bedside manner and thoughtful recommendations. Efficient office but would appreciate more online forms!
It was a great visit. Dr Brooks made an effort to communicate w us via writing. She has a good patient !
Verified patient
Dr. Brooks answered all our questions and gave us clear instructions on how to treat the issue! Thanks.
Verified patient
She is a very professional doctor and I will derdefinitely recommend her to all my family and friends.
Verified patient
Great doctor. I was able to get rid of my issue the same day as my appointment and go back to work.
She was very nice and she diagnosed my skin problem right away. I definitely recommend her.
Verified patient
The Doctor takes her time to listen to you, she answer all your questions, she is great
Verified patient
Dr Brooks is very thorough & has a wonderful bedside manner. Highly recommended
Verified patient
She was nice and gave me the information what it is going to be done to me.
Verified patient
Very knowledgeable, polite, and caring. She was really good to my daughter.
Dr. Brooks is very good. Very helpfully answered all of my questions.
Verified patient
Excellent dermatologist. Very friendly... very happy with her
Verified patient
Very happy with this doctor and her staff. Highly recommended.
Verified patient
This is a very large practice with doctors of many different disciplines. Imagine my surprise when the front desk person asked me to pay for the routine dermatologic exam in full even though I had provided a current BCBS card. They young lady at the front desk explained that is was a new policy. I refused and they relented. I paid my copay and that was it. The exam was fine and Dr. Brooks was very professional. I'll think long and hard before going back.
Dr. Brooks is very knowledgeable, very professional, friendly, and really knows her stuff. She was very patient in answering questions and explaining things I needed to know, and explained things in plain English. A terrific doctor!
Verified patient
one word. Excellent
Verified patient
She is always considerably thorough and understanding, and makes sure you have all of the information before making a decision!
Verified patient
The wait was a bit long, but Dr. Brooks is worth the wait! She is quick and efficient. In 10 minutes, she gave me answers that both my old dermatologist and rheumatologist couldn’t give. I’ll be sticking with Dr. Brooks!
Verified patient
Dr. Brooks was wonderful...thorough, easy to talk to and well informed. I did not feel rushed, and I had all my questions answered. The office staff was not so great. I arrived very early since I finished another appointment upstairs. I sat in the waiting room for 40 minutes before they requested I fill out paperwork. Now that that's done, it should be smooth sailing going forward.
The doctor was great but the clinic seems old and run down. The front desk staff was either new or bad at their job because it was a fiasco trying to get my insurance information into their system.
Great experience for someone new to the area! The entire experience.. the front desk staff, nurses, Dr Sara. .. I felt welcome, everyone was positive and I did not feel rushed at all. Great place!
Verified patient
I think Sara Brooks is an excellent MD
Verified patient
It was great! efficient and very helpful!
Verified patient
Very professional, friendly, and responsive to my needs and concerns. Dr. Brook's service was excellent. She explained everything I needed to know. The consultation and examination was thorough and left me with a confortable feeling knowing all my concerns were addressed. I would definitely recommend Dr. Brooks to other people in need of her services.
Verified patient
Dr. Brooks is professional and pleasant.
Verified patient
Sara was very attentive, even though I was the last patient of the day. I, also, appreciated the staff working late there. They were kind and respectful. Definitely would recommend!
Verified patient
Dr. Brooks is wonderful!
Verified patient
I took my boys to see Dr Brooks for acne. I loved that she educated them on diet and the importance of sunscreen. She simplified home care instructions so they are able to easily follow them.
My policy is to NOT provide such comments.
Verified patient
Dr. Brooks was really nice and professional.
Nice and professional, no complaints.
Verified patient
Dr. Brooks was very professional and personable. Her bedside manners were excellent and I didn't feel rushed during my appointment. My appointment also started on time. The receptionist staff were also friendly and helpful.
Great personality
Verified patient
She was amazing
Verified patient
Dr. Brooks is wonderful. She's patient, listens, and is very kind. The other staff are another story. First, they didn't have my appointment in the system for some reason so I waited over an hour. Then, when I was seen the nurse brought in someone she was training (of an opposite gender to myself) and then proceeded to talk only to him for the remainder of the time she was working with me. She told him, "you can take this one" (meaning me, as if I'm an object or burden, not a patient) and they spoke about feeling tired in the day and inter-office dynamics. She did not ask if it was okay for him to come, she did not explain that he was training, she did not tell me we needed to go to another room after my vitals were taken, and she asked me personal questions (which is reasonable, but that I wouldn't have wanted to answer in front of an opposite gendered professional). Lastly, when I then went to check out, Dr. Brooks had told me to book another appointment in 3-4 weeks. The receptionist told me I couldn't do that and did not offer an explanation. The other staff behind the desk also gave strange looks as if querying how on earth I could ask to be seen in such a time frame. When I explained that the doctor told me to come back at that time, there was an excuse for the delay given and the receptionist was then able to find a time that was within the needed time frame.
It was professional and very quick
Verified patient
I really liked the actual doctor and my appointment, but I had to wait 65 minutes from when my appointment time was and that is ridiculous!
Today was my first visit with Dr Brooks. She was extremely friendly and professional; all the staff was as well. The office is beautiful and very clean. Dr Brooks answered all my questions and never made me feel rushed. I left the appointment feeling informed and very happy with my visit!
Verified patient
My 11 year old daughter was seen by Dr. Brooks yesterday and I must say she was so professional and took care of her needs. She explained what needed to be done and made her feel comfortable and relaxed since she was a bit nervous for her first visit. My daughter's comment after we left, "Dr. Brooks is sooooo nice"... will definitely see her again.
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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Sara Brooks work with?

Dr. Sara Brooks works with Montgomery Medical Clinic.

Where is Dr. Sara Brooks's office located?

Dr. Sara Brooks has 2 office locations in Gaithersburg, view full addresses on Dr. Brooks's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Sara Brooks have?

Dr. Sara Brooks is certified by American Board of Dermatology and American Board of Internal Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sara Brooks?

Dr. Sara Brooks frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Skin Screening, Arthritis, Dermatology Consultation, and Illness. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sara Brooks on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Sara Brooks speak?

Dr. Sara Brooks speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Sara Brooks in reviews?

123 patients have reviewed Dr. Sara Brooks. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.84/5. They have a 4.86/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.21/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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