Sara J Uekert, MD

I am a native of Grand Rapids and graduated in the top 4% of my class at Calvin College. I received my Medical Degree from Wayne State University and degree in Asthma, Allergy, and Clinical Immunology from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where I trained with some of the nation's leading asthma and allergy specialists. I have presented my research nationally and published my fellowship research on pediatric asthma. I am board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and the American Board of Pediatrics. I enjoy treating patients of all ages in the diagnosis and management of allergic respiratory disease (asthma, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis/otitis), food allergy and intolerance, atopic eczema, stinging insect allergy, and chronic hives. Currently, I am the only local allergist that performs aspirin desensitization. I have a strong interest in food allergy and established the Grand Rapids Allergy Food Allergy Center of Excellence shortly after joining the practice.

My goal was to provide a forum for patients and families with food allergy to gain knowledge and support. I also have a strong interest in community education and participate in asthma screenings, walks for food allergy awareness, and community presentations on allergic disease. I am an advocate for education and routinely provide lectures for local physician groups and hospitals. As a Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, I help educate medical and nursing students and medical residents. I also enjoy providing updates on allergy for local television and radio.