Sara Kerley MD
About Sara Kerley MD
Sara Kerley, MD, serves as the Medical Office Chief at Colorado Permanente Medical Group, where she has worked since 2020. With over 11 years of experience in the United States Air Force and various roles in urgent care, she specializes in aerospace medicine and outpatient clinical medicine.
Work at Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG)
Sara Kerley serves as the Medical Office Chief at Colorado Permanente Medical Group (CPMG) since 2020. In this role, she oversees the operations of the medical office, ensuring efficient delivery of healthcare services. Her leadership contributes to the organization's commitment to whole-person care and evidence-based medicine. Kerley's experience in various medical settings enhances her capability to manage clinical teams effectively.
Previous Experience in the United States Air Force
Sara Kerley has a significant background in the United States Air Force, where she served for over 11 years. She held multiple roles, including Medical Director at Charleston Air Force Base from 2011 to 2013 and Family Medicine Physician at Wright Patterson Air Force Base from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she served as Flight Commander for the Primary Care Flight at Charleston Air Force Base from 2013 to 2015 and as Medical Director at Peterson Air Force Base from 2015 to 2017.
Experience in Urgent Care and Family Medicine
Kerley has worked extensively in urgent care and family medicine. She was an Urgent Care Physician at Centura Health in Colorado Springs for 7 months in 2017 and at AtlantiCare in Burlington County, New Jersey, from 2017 to 2020. She also practiced as a Family Medicine Physician at CPMG for 7 months in 2017. This diverse experience in urgent care settings has equipped her with skills in managing a wide range of patient needs.
Education and Expertise
Sara Kerley earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, completing her studies from 2001 to 2005. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry from the University of Washington, obtained from 1997 to 2001. Kerley specializes in aerospace medicine alongside outpatient clinical medicine, reflecting her broad medical knowledge and commitment to specialized healthcare.
Leadership and Passion for Whole-Person Care
With over 5 years of experience in leading teams and directing medical staff, Sara Kerley demonstrates a strong commitment to healthcare leadership. She is passionate about serving in organizations that prioritize whole-person care and evidence-based medicine, aligning her professional goals with the mission of the healthcare institutions she has been part of.