Sara G. Hoppe, PAC

Sara Szymanski, PA-C, always knew she wanted to be a health care provider, but she is especially enthusiastic about general surgery. “I wanted a career that would allow me to help others with hands-on care,” she says. “General surgery is a specialty that allows me to provide care through procedures and help patients get back to living fulfilling lives.”

In her medical practice, Sara emphasizes education and communication so patients understand all aspects of their condition and treatment, from their symptoms to the disease process to interventions. “My most important role is to be a guide for patients undergoing surgery,” she says, “Attitude is so important to a patient’s recovery, and I’m here to help motivate them physically and emotionally throughout the surgical journey.”

She feels especially gratified to witness how surgery can help her patients. “I love seeing how surgical interventions can resolve symptoms, prompt measurable changes in their health, and transform my patients’ lives,” Sara says.

A graduate of Colorado State University who earned a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences, Sara went on to earn her Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at A.T. Still University in Arizona.

Born and raised in Colorado, Sara enjoys the mountains and all the outdoor adventures they have to offer. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, mountain biking, camping, and snowboarding.