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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
- Chronic Urinary Tract Infections
- Urology
- Incontinence
- Trauma and Reconstructive Urology
- Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
- Urethral Stricture
- General Urology
- Cystoscopy
- Female Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder Disease and Treatment
Board Certification
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American Board of Urology
American Board of Urology (Sub: Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery) (ABU (URPS))
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Lenherr as knowledgeable and highly skilled, combining strong clinical expertise with thoughtful, thorough care. Reviewers repeatedly note that she listens attentively, explains diagnoses and treatment plans clearly, and makes them feel heard and supported. Her compassionate bedside manner and clear communication give patients confidence in their care.
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4.9
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670 reviews
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Surgery
-Associate Professor |
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| Academic Divisions |
Urology
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Urology
American Board of Urology (Sub: Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery) (ABU (URPS))
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Education history
| Graduate Training | Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis - University of Michigan, Rackham School of Graduate Studies and School of Public Health | M.S. |
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| Research Fellow | Health Services Research - University of Michigan | Research Fellow |
| Fellowship | Neurourology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery - University of Michigan | Fellow |
| Residency | Urology - Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine | Resident |
| Residency | General Surgery - Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine | Resident |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Biology - Bowdoin College | B.A. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Hamilton BD, Lenherr SM (2026). Editorial Comment on "Transitioning to Night Float: A Year-Long Prospective Crossover Trial Evaluating the Impact on Measures of Urology Residents' Well-Being". Urology.
- Nejad-Mansouri M, Lizotte D, Myers J, Elliott S, Stoffel JT, Lenherr S, Lyons R, Zhong T, Welk B (2025). Utilizing Predictive Analytics to Understand Neurogenic Bladder Symptom Score (NBSS) Variations in Adults With Acquired Spinal Cord Injury. Neurourol Urodyn, 44(7), 1466-1473.
- Palanjian R, Welk B, Myers JB, Lenherr SM, Elliott SP, ODell D, Stoffel JT (2025). Impact of Bladder Management Strategies on Autonomic Dysreflexia Severity in People With Spinal Cord Injuries. Neurourol Urodyn, 44(4), 754-759.
- Wood D, Welk B, Khavari R, Stoffel J, Elliott S, Stampas A, Sadeghi Z, Elliott C, Lenherr S (2024). Growing Up With Neurogenic Bladder: Navigating the Challenges and Controversies in Pediatric to Adult Transition and Lifelong Care: A Report From the Neurogenic Bladder Research Group (NBRG). Neurourol Urodyn.
- Welk B, Zhong T, Myers J, Stoffel J, Elliot S, Lenherr SM, Lizotte D (2024). Identifying Bladder Phenotypes After Spinal Cord Injury With Unsupervised Machine Learning: A New Way to Examine Urinary Symptoms and Quality of Life. J Urol, 212(1), 114-123.
- Loftus CJ, Ratanawong JP, Myers JB, Lenherr SM, Stoffel JT, Welk B, Grove S, Elliott SP (2023). Bladder management is the top health concern among adults with a spinal cord injury. Neurourol Urodyn, 43(2), 449-458.
- Loftus CJ, Ratanawong JP, Myers JB, Lenherr SM, Stoffel JT, Welk B, Grove S, Elliott SP (2023). Bladder management is the top health concern among adults with a spinal cord injury. Neurourol Urodyn, 43(2), 449-458.
- Myers JB, Stoffel JT, Elliott SP, Welk B, Herrick JS, Lenherr SM (2023). Sex Differences in Bladder Management, Symptoms, and Satisfaction After Spinal Cord Injury. J Urol, 210(4), 659-669.
- Welk B, Lenherr S, Santiago-Lastra Y, Norman HS, Keiser MG, Elliott CS (2022). Differences in the incidence of urinary tract infections between neurogenic and non-neurogenic bladder dysfunction individuals performing intermittent catheterization. Neurourol Urodyn, 41(4), 1002-1011.
- Kasabwala K, Borofsky M, Grove S, Lenherr SM, Myers JB, Stoffel JT, Welk B, Elliott SP (2022). Association of stone surgery with patient-reported complications after spinal cord injury. Neurourol Urodyn, 41(3), 820-829.
- Stoffel JT, Barboglio-Romo P, Lenherr SM, Elliott SP, ODell D, Myers JB, Welk B (2021). Factors impacting bowel symptoms in a contemporary spinal cord injury cohort: results from the Neurogenic Bladder Research Group Registry. Spinal Cord, 59(9), 997-1002.
- Lane GI, Ellimoottil C, Wallner L, Lenherr S, Clemens JQ (2020). Patient Reported Shared Decision Making in Urology from the Surgical Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Survey. Urol Pract, 8(3), 341-347.
- 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. Spinal Cord, 59(9), 987-996.
- 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.
- Lenherr SM, Myers JB (2019). Editorial Commentary. Urol Pract, 6(2), 116.
- 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.
- Lenherr SM, DeCicco B, Cameron AP, Malaeb BS, Oldendorf AL, Stoffel JT, Karls EM, Clemens JQ (2014). The S-CAHPS Survey in Urology. Urol Pract, 2(1), 12-16.
Review
- Lenherr SM (2026). Utility of Pelvic Floor Therapy and Behavioral Interventions in the Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (NLUTD) Population. [Review]. Neurourol Urodyn.
- Myers JB, Lenherr SM, Stoffel J, Elliott S, Welk B, Presson AP (2020). [Review].
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She is the best doctor I have ever worked with after decades of care. She has been thorough, careful and empathetic. She listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions. She has given me confidence in resolving the challenge my anatomy has presented her with.
Meeting with Dr. Lenherr was a fantastic experience, she cared about history that was important to the mystery within my bladder. She's very personable and treats you like a cousin going out to lunch.
I love that Julia Klein, from Neurology referred me to Dr. Lenherr several years ago. My concerns are always addressed with so much professionalism and kindness.
Dr Lehnerr asked good questions, listened and took time with me to explain things. I trust that she is advocating for me. That means a lot!
Outstanding professional care
Professional, competent and kind!
DR Lenherr is the kind of doctor I would love to have forever for my specific condition. She is very personable and listens and treats me with the utmost loving care
Dr Lenherr doesn't stop until she has the problem fixed., and you feel good about the outcome. She explains everything to you in a way you can understand.
Dr. Lenherr staff was very
She really cares about me and my treatment. Always asks questions and listens.
Very knowledgeable and shows concern and determination to find solution with condition. She's pleasant and her sense of humor removed stress during visit. I have hope I'm on right path for recovery after several years of other doctors unable to resolve.
Doc Lenherr is my favorite doctor of all time! She's been so helpful throughout the years, very knowledgeable, and her bed side manner is top notch! She's so caring, and i absolutely adore her! KEEP HER AROUND FOREVER!!!
Dr. Lenherr is great. She is clearly an expert in the field, is very personable and patiently listens to any concerns or questions. These days it seems like if you have a health issue it takes a long time to see the doctor. With my most recent issue, Dr. Lenherr scheduled a virtual visit with me within a week and performed a necessary outpatient procedure within a month and that would have happened much sooner but we were waiting to get in for an MRI prior to the procedure. This is one very satisfied patient.
Very good doctor
Dr. Sara is very caring. She listens, and explains things in a way you can understand. I feel very comfortable with the procedure that I am going to have.
Pleasant, knowledgeable and concerned due to health issue and current quality of life.
This doctor is the absolute most amazing one I have ever had. She fixed me ! Everything has changed for the better nowv. She is brilliant , helpful , explains everything . So understanding !!
She really showed that she cared about trying to find what was wrong and the fastest safest way possible to fix it. She explained everything clear and made sure I understood everything. She was was amazing!
Felt very comfortable, which often I don't, when going to doctor's offices
Very direct about her thoughts and plans. It was nice to hear the why of her decisions.
If you looking for the best urologist see Dr Lenher. I have seen others - she knows much more than others. I am very pleased and feel I am on the right track
Dr. Lenherr was great and attentive.
Dr. Lenherr took the time to listen to me. After my appointment, I felt heard and that my symptoms and quality of life were taken into consideration. We left with a plan of attack to figure out what and why this happened to me. Thank you!
From the minute she walked into the room, I could tell Dr. Lenherr was going to be great to work with. She was very personable and relatable, as well as very thorough. I'd recommend her to anyone.
Dr Lenherr is an excellent doctor. She is very professional, knowledgeable and caring.
If you schedule an online appointment, please at least show up - just as you would for an in-person appointment.
Dr. Lenherr is always kind and professional.
Dr Sara is a great person and an excellent Dr. She makes you look forward to having the procedure
Dr. Lenherr is the best. She has really helped me with my problem.
Dr Lenherr is so caring and concerned about you as a person. She is helping me to be able to stay active with difficult bladder issues in sometimes creative ways. Not sure what I'd do without her help!
Dr. Lenherr was absolutely wonderful ! I couldn't have asked for a more caring doctor. Extremely knowledgeable and wonderful bed side manner. Thank you for being so amazing!
Would highly recommend Dr. Lenherr.
Dr. Lenherr is always so relaxed that it makes me feel so comfortable. She's open and it is so easy to talk to her and ask uncomfortable questions.
She is great!
I love the care, she is a very good doctor! [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Sara M. Lenherr is willing to take the time to fully understand the situation. She was willing to take time to call the previous Dr. to understand what is really going on, which is something I couldn't grasp. Hopefully, soon I will understand and know what's really going on as far as my health is concerned.
She was unprofessional and didn't seem to care about me and my feelings. Describing a solution that would cause more problems than I have now. Didn't seem like she understands the problem I have or how to fix it to make it better and not worse.
She is the best doctor. She is very cordial to me everytime I go in and makes sure I know what is going on. I have been going to her for a couple of years and I trust explicitly.
Very good appointment. Dr. Lenherr was very understanding and listened to my concerns, answered all our questions and set a plan in action for the near future.
Dr. Lenherr is our favorite Dr. She is really good.
She is THE BEST!!!! So attentive and actively listens and then remembers that conversation 4 months later at my next appointment> She is sooooo skilled and the results are life altering for me. Thank Dr Lenherr and staff! [TRANSLATED]
very caring and accomodating
Outstanding and extremely Professional
Great visit. I felt seen and heard .
Thank you very much for the great quality of care, knowledgeable insights to my problems, and your expertise you've given me. And your friendly person to person chats!
She.appears to be a respected leader of her team. Great environment for all of us.
Very caring. Doesn't give up on your problems.
Thank you for the perfect procedure and nice explanation of my problem.
Dr Lenherr was very good about listening to our concerns and explaining how she may be able to help me.
Very professional and skilled. I am at ease and know she will take care of ME.
She is competent and caring
Kind, professional, patient, thoughtful, definitely in my corner!
When Dr. Lenherr was unable to get me cathed, she got two more doctors to come in and try. When they failed, no one explained to me that they were going to give me a permanent cath that would require me to wear a bag day and night. I do not know if there would've been other options available to me because I was not told until the very end that I was going to be wearing a bag until they could get me in for the surgery. I really would have liked to have been given the opportunity to discuss all available options for my care until surgery.
She really cares for her patients above and beyond expectations .
The best Doctor i have been connected with. Smart, helpful and eager to help me.
I would recommend her in a heartbeat!
Just as was the case years ago, I felt I was in good hands when I was in Dr. Lenherr's care.
Dr. Lenherr is excellent.
I am glad I found Dr. Lenherr. She is very knowledgeable and I trust her completely with my care
Dr. Lenherr is well informed, professional and kind. She is thorough and thoughtful in her diagnosis.
Very dismissive and uncaring, did not address concerns, ignored multiple attempts to contact prior to appointment, kept waiting over and hour past appointment time, dismissive and uncaring, appointment was rushed.
Dr Lenherr is very skilled and efficient. At times her bedside manner is rude and demeaning.
she's one of the best providers I have ever seen . she cares for her pts
She was very understanding and I felt she really cared abt my needs.
As previously stated, Dr. Lenherr is a such a pleasure to work with.