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Sara D Rynders, PA
Accepting New Patients
UVA Health Provider

Sara D Rynders, PA

Spine Surgery

Primary Location
Spine Care Ivy Road
2280 Ivy Road
Suite 2304
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Primary Phone Number
434.243.3633
Fax Number
434.243.1539

Additional Locations

Bio & Overview

Sara D. Rynders, PA-C, specializes in orthopedic disorders of the adult spine related to deformity and degenerative conditions that cause neck pain, back pain, nerve pain, numbness and dysfunction. She provides a comprehensive evaluation of conditions related to the spine and offers treatment options that range from lifestyle modifications with nutrition, weight-loss counseling and physical therapy to spinal injections and surgery. Sara strives to improve her patient’s quality of life through the least invasive means necessary.

Sara was born and raised in the Finger Lakes Region of central upstate New York. She completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Boston. She has a bachelor’s of health sciences from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and a master’s of physician assistant studies from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

She is happy to call central Virginia her home and loves being able to take care of her neighbors of Virginia. She enjoys running, mountain biking, traveling, reading, stand-up paddle boarding, and visiting the Finger Lakes every summer with her husband and daughter.

Gender
Female
Languages
English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (Physician Assistant)

Reviews

660 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.9 Out of 5
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider

106 Patient Comments

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PA was completely understanding about my situation and pain
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Sara Rynders was one of the best doctors/NPs I have ever met. Was very pleased with the visit and the follow-up/outcomes. Sara listened to all my concerns and gave me excellent recommendations for follow-up. She took a wholistic approach In that she not only looked at spine x-rays and explained my options, she also asked about my bone density and based on the results arranged for follow-up dexa scan plus referral to osteoporosis specialist, and physical therapy for scoliosis. She also arranged for followup tests for my neck pain and referral to pain mgmt clinic. I really appreciate the holistic approach to address my my issues - instead of the usual method used by most specialists which is to address only one issue at a time
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Her bed side manner was not very polite and I have extensive medical history when asked a question I felt rushed and she said to me "well that was the long answer to what my question was" not everyone explains things the same and I have several extensive medical issues currently and feel most providers would like to consider some of those as well before jumping into treatment. I also see on my imaging my hip joints are deteriorating and that was never mentioned to me. It also says moderate height loss and she didn't seem to think that was a significant issue
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Sara was great!
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Again, my entire experience was a very positive one and the new facility is very pleasant!
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Sara Rynders did a very thorough exam and evaluation of my current condition. She also brought up the MRI Images and discussed the problem areas of my back and why these have occurred. She also answered all of the questions I had related to possible treatment and most likely outcomes. Sara did an excellent exam and discussion and gave me complete confidence in the high level of care that I will be receiving.