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Sara Lenherr, MD, MS, FPMRS

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50 4.5 out of 5 Patient Rating

Languages Spoken: English

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Dr. Lenherr is a urologist who focuses on treatment of female incontinence and management of bladder dysfunction caused by neurologic disorders or prior surgeries. She also cares for patients with urethral diverticuli, vesicovaginal or urethral fisutlas and mesh complications in the bladder or urethra. She preforms many procedures in the clinic including cystourethroscopy, macroplastique urethral bulking, botox injection into the bladder and urodynamic bladder testing with fluoroscopy. Dr. Lenherr’s patient care philosophy is centered around improvement of quality of life for those patients with bladder/voiding dysfunction. Every patient has unique goals and treatment should be tailored to balance quality and safety.

Dr. Lenherr is board certified in both Urology and Female Pelvic and Medicine Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). She is also Program Director for the Urology Residency Program.

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

801-213-2700

Fax: (801) 585-2891

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT  84106
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University Hospital
Urology, Area E

801-213-2700

Fax: (801) 585-2891

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT  84132
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Specialties

  • Neurogenic Bladder
  • Complications of Spinal Cord Injury
  • Bladder Augmentation
  • Vesicovaginal Fistula
  • Mesh Erosion
  • Urinary Strictures and Fistula
  • Complications of Urologic Surgery
  • Pelvic Dysfunction/Incontinence
  • Chronic Urinary Tract Infections
  • Urology
  • Incontinence
  • Trauma and Reconstructive Urology
  • Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
  • Urethral Stricture
  • General Urology
  • Cystoscopy
  • Female Incontinence

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Assistant Professor
Academic Divisions Urology
Board Certification American Board of Urology
American Board of Urology (Sub: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery)

Patient Rating

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.6/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.6/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.6/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.2/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

4.5/ 5

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

UofU Patient March 20, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

5 stars for the staff.

UofU Patient March 19, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lenherr and her team were wonderful to work with. She truly listened and respected my concerns. I felt like I received outstanding care.

UofU Patient March 13, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I was so impressed with my care. I would recommend to anyone.

UofU Patient February 22, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

The MA Kelly provided a significant amount of the excellent compassionate care, even prior to Dr. Lenherr's arrival. Dr. Lenherr was friendly, straightforward, compassionate and very responsive to my questions. She was also very reassuring about what I was experiencing.

UofU Patient February 12, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Sara Lenherr is excellent This was my first time seeing her

UofU Patient February 05, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lenherr was very attentive, supportive and focused on me during this initial visit. I felt valued as a patient,and hopeful for a positive outcome for my challenging incontentenance issues

UofU Patient February 04, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

4 out of 5 stars

Dr Lenherr assumed I was not willing to make any changes and when she found out what I drank during the day was very dismissive

UofU Patient February 01, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Lenher was wonderful!

UofU Patient January 31, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Very attentive to me and answering all my questions and concerns, I felt genuinely cared about.

UofU Patient January 24, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Lenheer was fantastic.

UofU Patient January 10, 2022
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

3 out of 5 stars

I was not comfortable at this visit. It was the first time I have been prepped by a male assistant or had one present during the exam.

UofU Patient December 29, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lenherr was so knowledgeable. I was extremely impressed!

UofU Patient December 25, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

3 out of 5 stars

I felt talked down to and brushed some of my concerns aside. She did not seem concerned or interested in how I felt

UofU Patient November 22, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I appreciate the care and concern from my doctor and her assistant. They were very professional as well as friendly. I felt at ease. Thank you!

UofU Patient November 13, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lenherr is an amazing physician, she is so good at keeping me informed and involved in my care and she is always patient and kind with me.

UofU Patient October 23, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient October 03, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Great! Knowledgeable and compassionate

UofU Patient October 03, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

The doctor is good at including me in my care

UofU Patient September 18, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I would recommend this facility for care.

UofU Patient September 06, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

2 out of 5 stars

Although a highly credentialed doctor, her bedside manner was very poor, she was unprepared for this visit, and seemed very uninterested in my care. Interestingly enough, five minutes after we were told that we could wait beyond our 2.5 hour appointment for her to conclude her virtual appointment, a Summary of the Visit was posted on my chart. Peculiar.

UofU Patient September 04, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

2 out of 5 stars

The doctor was rushed and treated me like I didn't know what was going on with my body.

UofU Patient July 27, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lenherr is a wonderful provider!

UofU Patient July 26, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Recently did a TOC to Dr. Lenherr. Very impressed with her and hopeful that she can get to the root cause of my lifelong recurring UTI issues. Dr. Lenherr's assistant did tell me she was running about 30 minutes behind schedule, but I tied up my phone for the virtual visit waiting nearly an hour for her to join the call. For virtual visits when a doctor is running nearly an hour behind schedule I think the nurse should call the patient when the doctor is ready so we aren't sitting on a video hold room on our phones (which ties up our phones and runs the battery down) for extended periods of time. I LOVE virtual visits, but some improvements need to be made when physicians are running behind schedule.

UofU Patient July 17, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Love Dr. Lenherr

UofU Patient June 26, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Lenherr went way above what I would have expected to use the concerns that I had I was extremely happy as a random pic I got to see her

UofU Patient June 26, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

1 out of 5 stars

she was rude and unprofessional and shouldn't be working with people.

UofU Patient May 25, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Although I have had the procedure done before the opportunity was given for me to address questions and or concerns

UofU Patient May 10, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very, very thorough explanations.

UofU Patient May 03, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

answered my questions

UofU Patient April 26, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lenher is awesome!!!!!

UofU Patient April 10, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lenherr is always thoughtful and helpful. She is not judgemental at all. I feel that I am heard..

UofU Patient March 29, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I was very late, but she still took her time with me. She even gave me a pelvic exam, and tried to explain what she thought was going on.

UofU Patient March 21, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I had a 5pm video appointment. at 5:25 shen no one showed up I left appointment. MD video called me at 5:30. Appointment was very good. someone should have notified me that the doctor was running late and given me a time frame

UofU Patient March 14, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lenhere is really easy to talk too. She is great. So were the girl's that got me ready for my procedure.

UofU Patient February 27, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr lenher is the best doctor I have found to help with my bladder issues

UofU Patient February 27, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Lenherr is very personable and obviously loves what she does. I trust her completely with my health issues.

UofU Patient February 26, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

4 out of 5 stars

Care provider didn't tell me much about the test results since she saw I had an appointment with another provider the following week.

UofU Patient January 16, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I like Sara and am pleased that she will be performing my procedure. I feel I am in good hands.

UofU Patient January 07, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

The doctor was delightful, and incredibly helpful, during a difficult exam.

UofU Patient December 14, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lenher is approachable, knowledgeable, and works collaboratively to listen, understand, and advise on my chronic condition. She's always a pleasure to speak with and is a wealth of knowledge. Dr. Lenher openly discusses my options, and supports my choices for managing my care in ways that work for my lifestyle.

UofU Patient December 13, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

unbelievably great experience from demonstrating kindness, a willingness to listen AND then act to both act on the day of visit and developing a plan of action going forward.

UofU Patient November 09, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

My care provider was Dr. Sara Lenherr. She is very compassionate and accommodating. She suggests things and explains things. Most importantly, she takes time to listen to what my concerns are and tries to care for those needs.

UofU Patient October 24, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Lenherr is the real deal! She is so smart; she listens; she discusses; she is friendly; and I recommend her every chance I get! She had a student with her, and she was very thorough in explaining things to the student as well as to me - like a great teacher, eager to help us both understand, not demeaning in the least. Dr Lenherr is my all-time favorite doctor!

UofU Patient October 23, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Both the doctor and the nurse were absolutely great. By far the best urology appointment I have ever been to.

UofU Patient October 12, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I have a great deal of confidence in Dr Lenherr. She is clearly very competent and direct, plus very kind and concerned. I appreciate her including me in the procedure, despite my squeamishness, and explaining what we were viewing. I'm still unsure of how to deal with my drainage issue, but Dr. Lenherr has given me some valuable suggestions and a path to move forward. I believe my issue will be resolved with time and additional help from my gynocologist. Thank you, Dr. Lenherr... you and Nikki are rockstars!!!

UofU Patient October 11, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lenherr provided me with excellent care. I have already recommended her to several friends with the same issues I had

UofU Patient October 06, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Nothing but good

UofU Patient October 05, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Love the care I'm getting.

UofU Patient October 01, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lenherr is as accommodating as a physician can be. She listens. She is knowledgeable and caring!

UofU Patient September 29, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Sarah is Wonderful!

Dr. Lenherr is a urologist who focuses on treatment of female incontinence and management of bladder dysfunction caused by neurologic disorders or prior surgeries. She also cares for patients with urethral diverticuli, vesicovaginal or urethral fisutlas and mesh complications in the bladder or urethra. She preforms many procedures in the clinic including cystourethroscopy, macroplastique urethral bulking, botox injection into the bladder and urodynamic bladder testing with fluoroscopy. Dr. Lenherr’s patient care philosophy is centered around improvement of quality of life for those patients with bladder/voiding dysfunction. Every patient has unique goals and treatment should be tailored to balance quality and safety.

Dr. Lenherr is board certified in both Urology and Female Pelvic and Medicine Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). She is also Program Director for the Urology Residency Program.

Academic Locations

School of Medicine

801-213-2700

(801) 585-2891

30 N 1900 E
University of Utah Urology, 3B110
Salt Lake City, UT  84132

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Assistant Professor
Academic Divisions Urology
Board Certification American Board of Urology
American Board of Urology (Sub: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery)

Research Interests

  • Epidemiology and Health Services Research Related to Benign Urologic Diseases
  • Patient Reported Outcomes
  • Quality of Care Assessment in Urology (Practice Patterns, Complications and Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction)

Education History

Graduate Training University of Michigan, Rackham School of Graduate Studies and School of Public Health
Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis
M.S., 2015
Research Fellow University of Michigan
Health Services Research
Research Fellow, 2015
Fellowship University of Michigan
Neurourology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Fellow, 2015
Residency Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine
Urology
Resident, 2012
Residency Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine
General Surgery
Resident, 2008
Professional Medical University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Medicine
M.D., 2006
Undergraduate Bowdoin College
Biology
B.A., 2000

Selected Publications - Journal Articles

Journal Article

  1. Crescenze IM, Lenherr SM, Myers JB, Elliott SP, Welk B, ODell D, Stoffel JT (2020). Self-Reported Urological Hospitalizations or Emergency Room Visits in a Contemporary Spinal Cord Injury Cohort. J Urol, 205(2), 477-482.
  2. Moghalu O, Stoffel JT, Elliott S, Welk B, Lenherr S, Herrick J, Presson A, Myers J, Neurogenic Bladder Research Group (2021). Psychosocial aspects of health-related quality of life and the association with patient-reported bladder symptoms and satisfaction after spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord, 59, 987-996.
  3. Rude T, Moghalu O, Stoffel J, Lenherr S, Myers JB, Elliott S, Welk B, Herrick JS, Presson AP, Ginsberg DA (2020). The Role of Health Insurance in Patient Reported Satisfaction with Bladder Management in Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Due to Spinal Cord Injury. J Urol, 205(1), 213-218.
  4. Theisen KM, Mann R, Roth JD, Pariser JJ, Stoffel JT, Lenherr SM, Myers JB, Welk B, Elliott SP (2020). Frequency of patient-reported UTIs is associated with poor quality of life after spinal cord injury: a prospective observational study. Spinal Cord, 58(12), 1274-1281.
  5. Cheng PJ, Keihani S, Roth JD, Pariser JJ, Elliott SP, Bose S, Khavari R, Crescenze I, Stoffel JT, Velaer KN, Elliott CS, Raffee SM, Atiemo HO, Kennelly MJ, Lenherr SM, Myers JB (2020). Contemporary multicenter outcomes of continent cutaneous ileocecocystoplasty in the adult population over a 10-year period: A Neurogenic Bladder Research Group study. Neurourol Urodyn, 39(6), 1771-1780.
  6. Welk B, Lenherr S, Elliott S, Stoffel J, Gomes CM, de Bessa J, Cintra LKL, Myers JB, Neurogenic Bladder Research Group (2020). The creation and validation of a short form of the Neurogenic Bladder Symptom Score. Neurourol Urodyn, 39(4), 1162-1169.
  7. Patel DP, Herrick JS, Stoffel JT, Elliott SP, Lenherr SM, Presson AP, Welk B, Jha A, Myers JB, Neurogenic Bladder Research Group NBRGorg (2019). Reasons for cessation of clean intermittent catheterization after spinal cord injury: Results from the Neurogenic Bladder Research Group spinal cord injury registry. Neurourol Urodyn, 39(1), 211-219.
  8. Elliott CS, Stoffel JT, Myers JB, Lenherr SM, Welk B, Elliott SP, Shem K (2019). Validation of Upper Extremity Motor Function as a Key Predictor of Bladder Management After Spinal Cord Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 100(10), 1939-1944.
  9. Forde BM, Roberts LW, Phan MD, Peters KM, Fleming BA, Russell CW, Lenherr SM, Myers JB, Barker AP, Fisher MA, Chong TM, Yin WF, Chan KG, Schembri MA, Mulvey MA, Beatson SA (2019). Population dynamics of an Escherichia coli ST131 lineage during recurrent urinary tract infection. Nat Commun, 10(1), 3643.
  10. Moses RA, Anderson RE, Kim J, Keihani S, Craig JR, Myers JB, Lenherr SM, Brant WO, Hotaling JM (2019). Erectile dysfunction management after failed phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitor trial: a cost-effectiveness analysis. Transl Androl Urol, 8(4), 387-394.
  11. Myers JB, Lenherr SM, Stoffel JT, Elliott SP, Presson AP, Zhang C, Rosenbluth J, Jha A, Patel D, Welk B, Neurogenic Bladder Research Group NBRG org (2018). The effects of augmentation cystoplasty and botulinum toxin injection on patient-reported bladder function and quality of life among individuals with spinal cord injury performing clean intermittent catheterization. Neurourol Urodyn, 38(1), 285-294.
  12. Anderson R, Moses R, Lenherr S, Hotaling JM, Myers J (2018). Spinal cord injury and male infertility-a review of current literature, knowledge gaps, and future research. Transl Androl Urol, 7(Suppl 3), S373-S382.

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