Dr. Sara J. Lerner, MD | Olympia, WA | Psychiatrist

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Originally from the East Coast, I have lived in Olympia since the mid-1990s.

accepting new patients
2

6 Ratings
36 years of experience
speaks English
Karl Menninger School of Psyciatry
6 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

Dr. Lerner's Ratings and Reviews

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6 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (0) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Had a good bedside manner: (0) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (0) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (0) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Terrible. Lied to me about having researched an FDA-approved antidepressant that had brought me great benefit in the past. Dismissively said that Kaiser "doesn't do new and shiny" and stated that her profession had little to say to sufferers of my condition. My research showed many pages of pertinent results on the National Institutes of Health "PubMed" database. Unbelievable unprofessionalism: depressed, I gave up. But I have now talked to two prospective clients of hers and they will not seek her services. I have the Kaiser messaging system messages that prove my assertions. Now that I am on aforesaid antidepressant, my power of fighting bullies is refreshed and I will be reporting this to the listed authorities. Do so yourself! --Washington State Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance Division (HSQA) --Washington State Medical Commission --American Psychiatric Association (APA) --Kaiser Permanente --The Joint Commission --U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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September 15th, 2024

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Dr. Lerner is a terrible doctor. She’s completely ignorant to standards professionalism in her practice, as well as the basic fundamentals of the neuroscience underpinning psychiatry. Instead, she preys on her patients using emotional manipulation, along disrespectful and degrading tactics to develop dependent relationships for her own financial gain. Dr. Lerner is bad person and a bad psychiatrist - avoid her if you can help it.

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August 29th, 2021

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Dr. Lerner is caring, compassionate and very experienced in her field. She is a great listener and takes time to understand her patients. I highly recommend her!

August 2nd, 2019

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Sara was open nice helpful

July 28th, 2019

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She said on the phone "I wouldn't have answers, but I was expecting another call" she is not responsive and she prescribes extremely high doses of dangerous meds.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
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Flexible scheduling

March 30th, 2017

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She is very cold and unwilling to hear any suggestions but her own. Gave her a few tries, but I will never go back to her again. Felt worse than I did when I started seeing her. Go elsewhere!!!!

Did Well

Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

April 2nd, 2013

Olympia Medical Center

700 Lilly Rd NEOlympia, WA 98506

Tel: (360) 923-7000

Mon8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pm


Dr. Sara Jo Lerner, MD	Caroline Tomlinson, PMHNP	Dr. Holly Shiao, MD	Dr. Jennifer Shoenfelt, MD
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2 (6 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (4 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	5 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Olympia , WA	Seattle , WA	Lincolnshire , IL	Cincinnati , OH
Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine	Med School: The University of Texas at Arlington	Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston	Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Psychiatry

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Insomnia
Schizophrenia
Sleep Disorders

Dr. Sara Jo Lerner holds an active medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Washington that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Karl Menninger School of Psyciatry.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1990.

NPI Number

Dr. Lerner's NPI number is 1801940630.

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Where is Dr. Sara Jo Lerner's office located?: Dr. Sara Jo Lerner's office is located at 700 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia, WA, 98506.
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