Sarah Kirkpatrick, FNP-C, practices rheumatology at Ochsner Health. She brings years of experience and compassionate care to the field of rheumatology. She treats multiple rheumatological diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. With a professional background that includes years of managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, she understands the complexities of long-term health management. Sarah is also a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES). She is passionate about patient education and advocacy, firmly believing that informed patients are empowered to take an active role in their care.

Dedicated to a thorough and thoughtful approach, Sarah takes the time to teach patients about their diagnoses and equips them with practical strategies for managing chronic illnesses. Her dedication to ensuring patients fully understand their conditions fosters stronger patient-provider partnerships and better outcomes.

Whether guiding patients through complex treatment options or offering support for day-to-day disease management, Sarah’s goal is always the same: to provide exceptional quality care and arm her patients with the tools and knowledge they need to live healthier, more informed lives. She has been practicing at Ochsner since 2016. Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two daughters.