Dr. Sarah Ann Garner MD

Expert Publications

• Isolation, molecular characterisation and genome sequence of a bacteriophage (Chp3) from Chlamydophila pecorum.
• Chlamydiaphage Chp2, a skeleton in the phiX174 closet: scaffolding protein and procapsid identification.
• Co-occurrence of dermatomyositis and Hashimoto's thyroiditis in a type I diabetic patient.

Media Releases

Get to know Internist Dr. Sarah Garner, who serves the Des Moines, Iowa area at her private practice and several local hospitals.

Specializing in internal medicine, Dr. Garner performs physical exams and treats a wide spectrum of common illnesses in adults. She holds specialized training and interest in practicing LGBTQ health and women’s health. Dr. Garner has completed training in CMS Stage 1, which allows her to dedicate more of her valuable time to her patients.

Dr. Garner earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. She continued her studies with a residency in internal medicine with the University of Iowa – Des Moines Internal Medicine Residency Program. She has been board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and holds an Iowa state medical license through 2020.

Dr. Garner has furthered the field of internal medicine by conducting research and publishing her findings in prestigious medical journals. Her work can be found in QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. Dr. Garner stays current in her field through her memberships in distinguished medical organizations and is a proponent of lifelong learning.

Internal Medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Internists are skilled in the management of patients who have undifferentiated or multi-system disease processes. They care for hospitalized and ambulatory patients and may play a major role in education and research.

Dr. Garner and her practice are an asset to the Des Moines community. She is able to provide her patients with stellar care through her knowledge of modern medical techniques and technologies. When Dr. Garner is not seeing patients, she enjoys spending time with friends and family members.

Additional Information

Dr. Garner is licensed to practice in the State of Iowa. She dedicates her spare time to friends and family. She is an active researcher with her findings published in medical journals, such as QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. Prior to medical school, she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of Iowa (2003). 

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