Sara Lenherr,
MD, MS, FPMRS
Languages Spoken: English
Labs: Website
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
801-213-2700
Urology, Area E
801-213-2700
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
- Female Incontinence
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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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.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.6/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.6/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.1/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.6/ 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
July 27, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Lenherr is a wonderful provider!
UofU Patient
July 26, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
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
Love Dr. Lenherr
UofU Patient
June 26, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
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
she was rude and unprofessional and shouldn't be working with people.
UofU Patient
May 25, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
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
Very, very thorough explanations.
UofU Patient
May 03, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
answered my questions
UofU Patient
April 26, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Lenher is awesome!!!!!
UofU Patient
April 10, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
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
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
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
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
Dr lenher is the best doctor I have found to help with my bladder issues
UofU Patient
February 27, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
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
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
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
The doctor was delightful, and incredibly helpful, during a difficult exam.
UofU Patient
December 14, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nothing but good
UofU Patient
October 05, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Love the care I'm getting.
UofU Patient
October 01, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
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
Sarah is Wonderful!
UofU Patient
September 27, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
She was very honest and raw...I appreciate her complete professionalism! she's wonderful!
UofU Patient
September 14, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
very patient
UofU Patient
September 06, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I was put at ease after talking to the nurse and the doctor
UofU Patient
August 24, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Lenherr was very thorough and helped to connect me with additional U of U health providers and facilities.
UofU Patient
August 11, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Sara spent plenty of time answering my questions. Didn't feel rushed.
UofU Patient
July 19, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
She is wonderful. She works hard for all her patients. She makes me feel cared for and understood. I wish all my doctors could be like her. I trust her!
UofU Patient
June 23, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
There was no explanation of the symptons and a follow-up appointment is needed but I have not received a call and I have called but with no success .
UofU Patient
May 26, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
The dr. was supposed to set up a follow-up in office appointment and send some materials via mail to my home. She was also supposed to submit orders for a urinalysis at the Centerville UoU Med office. None of this happened. I had to call twice to locate the materials which were to be sent and never got them. On the Friday prior to the agreed date for the office visit I called and found out that the visit was never set up. I have not heard anything yet back from the dr.
UofU Patient
May 12, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
good experience overall
UofU Patient
May 03, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
She took the time to thoroughly discuss options with me and then we came up with a good plan.
UofU Patient
May 03, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I love dr Lenherr! she's compassionate knowledgeable and professional yet friendly and personable. she is great!
UofU Patient
March 31, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Sarah Lenherr was very rude and dismissive
UofU Patient
March 08, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
good
UofU Patient
February 24, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
doctor came into the exam room angry at apparently what the nurse had told her. she may have been stressed because she was so far behind. and I dont know what the nurse told her or how she interpreted it, but none of these are reasons to blame the patient and to treat me badly. I saw the doctor for less than three minutes and was unable to ask her questions I had. I dont know why she was mad at me or why she took her anger out on me, but it was uncomfortable to say the least.
UofU Patient
February 09, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
after testing was completed. I had to wait almost an hour to find out the doctor had left. The nurse said the doctor would call me with the results. After waiting 3 days I emailed the doctor via your system. After 3 days called to find out the doctor is out of office till Wednesday. so now Im waiting 10 days to hear results. I feel like a number vs. a person.
UofU Patient
February 07, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Both the Drs that I saw were extremely patient, knowledgeable, caring and took the time to actually discuss, talk and explain things to me. Very impressed
UofU Patient
January 19, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Lenherr is as superb as they get. she restored my faith in health care providers and her patient care is in a league of its own. Brilliant physician who understands what it means to take care of patients from beginning to end.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I have seen several doctors regarding this issue and each one has been super concerned and helpful about treatment. I was referred to Dr. lenherr because my case is complicated. she didn't offer any new information or really show concern for my problem. when I asked if I would hear back the next day about my urinalysis to see if needed antibiotics she said she had 45 messages in her inbox that needed to take care of first. felt pretty degrading for a doctor to openly admit that I was literally on the bottom of her list. they were also supposed to call to set up a follow up appointment and never did. and even then they were going to set it up for 6 months later when the issue is not even close to being resolved.
UofU Patient
January 12, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
very good
UofU Patient
December 29, 2019
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Dr Lenherr is absolutely wonderful. She shows great concern and discusses care like no other.
UofU Patient
December 23, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
excellent service the clinic provided for me
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
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. |
| Research Fellow | University of Michigan Health Services Research Research Fellow |
| Fellowship | University of Michigan Neurourology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery Fellow |
| Residency | Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine Urology Resident |
| Residency | Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine General Surgery Resident |
| Professional Medical | University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Bowdoin College Biology B.A. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- 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.
- 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. (Epub ahead of print) Spinal Cord.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.