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Dr. Sarah S. Sims, MD, FACS

Dr. Sarah S. Sims, MD, FACS

Surgeon
100 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY
Dr. Sarah Sims is a fellowship-trained endocrine surgeon and a board-certified general surgeon who is passionate about improving the lives of her patients through patient-centered care. She is a very high-volume endocrine surgeon, performing over 100 thyroid and parathyroid surgeries per year. She also offers scarless techniques for the management of thyroid nodules, using Radiofrequency Ablation. Originally from Arizona, she attended Princeton University for undergraduate studies, concentrating in anthropology and linguistics prior to attending medical school at the University of Arizona in Phoenix where she obtained her MD. She then completed her general surgery residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. She pursued further sub-specialty training at the University of California-San Francisco in endocrine surgery. Her professional interests include the medical and surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid disease. Having been on the patient family side of severe recurrent parathyroid disease, she understands how patients and their families experience the medical and surgical care of endocrine disease and how much a caring surgeon can help. She is dedicated to providing excellent and compassionate care to her patients.
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About Dr. Sarah S. Sims

Dr. Sarah Sims is a fellowship-trained endocrine surgeon and a board-certified general surgeon who is passionate about improving the lives of her patients through patient-centered care. She is a very high-volume endocrine surgeon, performing over 100 thyroid and parathyroid surgeries per year. She also offers scarless techniques for the management of thyroid nodules, using Radiofrequency Ablation. Originally from Arizona, she attended Princeton University for undergraduate studies, concentrating in anthropology and linguistics prior to attending medical school at the University of Arizona in Phoenix where she obtained her MD. She then completed her general surgery residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. She pursued further sub-specialty training at the University of California-San Francisco in endocrine surgery. Her professional interests include the medical and surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid disease. Having been on the patient family side of severe recurrent parathyroid disease, she understands how patients and their families experience the medical and surgical care of endocrine disease and how much a caring surgeon can help. She is dedicated to providing excellent and compassionate care to her patients.

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Groin hernia surgery
Gallbladder removal
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Groin hernia surgery
Gallbladder removal
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery

Office locations

Optum Medical Care, New York (1 of 4)
100 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
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Optum Medical Care, New York (2 of 4)
30 Columbia St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Optum Medical Care, New York (3 of 4)
672 Stoneleigh Ave, Carmel, NY 10512
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Optum Medical Care, New York (4 of 4)
600 Westage Business Ctr Dr, Fishkill, NY 12524
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Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Northern Westchester Hospital
  • Putnam Hospital Center

Board certifications

  • American Board of Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Arizona College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • Lenox Hill Hospital, Residency in General Surgery
  • University of California San Francisco, Fellowship in Endocrine Surgery

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor: 2023, 2024
  • Hudson Valley Magazine Top Doctor: 2023, 2024
  • Castle Connolly Rising Star: 2023

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1891180469

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Overall rating
4.94
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She is so knowledgeable, attentive and kind. Perfect combination when seeing any doctor.
She is very knowledgeable, thorough, and friendly. She is a sweetheart!
Because she is an excellent surgeon and is caring and compassionate.
Incredibly knowledgeable, clear, and kind. She is fantastic!
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Which hospital is Dr. Sarah S. Sims affiliated with?

Dr. Sarah S. Sims is affiliated with Northern Westchester Hospital and Putnam Hospital Center.

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Where is Dr. Sarah S. Sims's office located?

Dr. Sarah S. Sims has 4 office locations, including in Mount Kisco, Poughkeepsie, Carmel, and Fishkill, view full addresses on Dr. Sims's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Sarah S. Sims have?

Dr. Sarah S. Sims is certified by American Board of Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sarah S. Sims?

Dr. Sarah S. Sims frequently sees patients for Acne, Endocrinology Consultation, Hair Loss, Surgery Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sarah S. Sims on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Sarah S. Sims speak?

Dr. Sarah S. Sims speaks English and Spanish.

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