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Sara Kae VanderZwaag, NP

Sara Kae VanderZwaag, NP

Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care

Provider Groups

  • Military and Veterans Health Services

  • Trinity Health Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact

(616) 685-8250
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Military and Veterans Health Services

  • Trinity Health Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact
(616) 685-8250

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Primary Care

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Trinity Health Medical Group, Primary Care - Rivertown

3380 44th St SW
Grandville , MI 49418

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Trinity Health Medical Group, Primary Care - Rivertown

Also Affiliated With...

Insurances Accepted

  • Access Health HMO
  • Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Aetna Michigan Preferred PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Align Senior Care/Ally Align HMO
  • Alliance Health and Life AHLIC PPO
  • Alliance Health and Life EPO/POS/PPO
  • ASR PPO
  • BCBSM
  • BCBSM Blue Preferred Plus BPP PPO
  • BCBSM Medicare Plus Blue PPO
  • BCBSM Premier PPO
  • Blue Care Network BCN HMO
  • Blue Care Network Behavioral Health
  • Blue Care Network MA HMO
  • Blue Care Network Preferred HMO
  • Blue Cross Complete BCC HMO
  • Cigna Covered under Priority Health PPO
  • Cofinity Advantage PPO
  • Cofinity PPO, Auto, Work Comp
  • First Health
  • HAP HMO
  • HAP HMO/PPO
  • HAP Preferred Inc HPI PPO
  • Humana HMO/PPO/PFFS
  • Humana PPO
  • Life Circles HMO [Muskegon]
  • Magellan Behavioral Health [Grand Rapids]
  • Meridian Health Plan of Michigan HMO [Closed to new patients]
  • Molina Healthcare of Michigan HMO
  • Multi-Plan/PHCS
  • NPPN PPO [Muskegon, Lakeshore]
  • Oceana Sheriff [Muskegon, Lakeshore]
  • Optum Health UBH Behavioral Health [Grand Rapids]
  • Oscar EPO
  • Priority Health HMO
  • Priority Health HMO/PPO
  • State Medicaid
  • Tricare Humana PPO
  • United Healthcare Community Plan HMO
  • United HealthCare Medicare PPO
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • Veteran’s Administration VA/CCN/Optum HMO
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Education & Certifications

Board Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Provider Groups

Military and Veterans Health Services

Trinity Health Medical Group

Trinity Health Medical Providers

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(341 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

130 Reviews

09/10/2024

Enough said at the beginning of the survey.

09/04/2024

Sarah listens carefully and has good knowledge of my needs and medical history.

07/23/2024

I didn't have to wait to be called in, nor did I wait very long for nurse practitioner.

06/18/2024

Don鈥檛 hesitate to use either gloves or extra hand sanitizer before touching me.

04/29/2024

Sara listens and really looks after her patients

04/26/2024

I鈥檓 thankful she ordered an ultrasound for me

04/23/2024

I love that she always asks me if there are any additional concerns. She doesn鈥檛 discount my concerns but really listens and helps me understands

04/22/2024

Sara is a kind caring provider. The best I鈥檝e had.

04/15/2024

Sara is always ready to listen and is very caring

03/25/2024

It was a good experience. Sara is very easy to speak with and understands my concerns.

03/15/2024

Sara is fantastic

03/13/2024

Sara is always very professional and caring

01/30/2024

I look forward to my appointments with Sara.

01/22/2024

Sara always have time to spend talking to you

01/22/2024

Sara is an amazing provider. She is kind, empathetic, knowledgeable, and truly cares about her patients. She really listens to her patients and puts their needs first.

01/12/2024

When Dr. Applegate retired, it was such an easy transition to have Sara as our NP. I can confide in her without judgement and she has provided excellent choices in my care.

12/08/2023

Dr. Sara and the nurses were great to work with, thank you!

11/29/2023

All providers should either use gloves or more hand sanitizer especially now as we are in cold, flu & repeat covid season!!

11/28/2023

Sara never made me feel like that she was in a hurry. She was patient and kind in answering my questions, which I had an extensive list.

11/12/2023

She's amazing. Let her do her job.

11/08/2023

Sara is always friendly and makes me feel comfortable.

11/08/2023

She always gives you chooses

11/04/2023

Extremely Professional org.2nd to NONE!!!

10/07/2023

Very good. Thanks.

10/07/2023

I moved 45 minutes north and will continue to go there with such great care

09/22/2023

Dr Sara helps me to understand and listen to my body so that I can better take care of myself with the illnesses and problems I have

09/20/2023

My Wife & I get the very best treatment from Sara!

09/20/2023

Love Sara Z

09/12/2023

Sara was wonderful and is a great provider and asset to Trinity Health. I choose to see her always instead of my assigned physician.

09/02/2023

She's very nice

08/31/2023

Sara is very caring and very supportive in my care.

08/31/2023

Sara knows her 鈥榮tuff鈥欌�� and is willing to listen and be very professional.

08/30/2023

I would go back to her without question! Friendly, warm and caring

08/29/2023

Again...Sara is simply Awesome

08/27/2023

I was truly happy with my visit, I had questions answered.

08/23/2023

Informed & action taken for my issues

08/22/2023

Sara is awesome

08/20/2023

Sara VanderZwaag is an excellent practitioner and is a wonderful asset to the medical profession at the Trinity Health Rivertown office.

08/13/2023

Looking forward to next visit

08/09/2023

Excellent job

08/03/2023

Loved the way she explained and listened to me when I had questions or concerns.

08/02/2023

Although securing an appointment as soon as wanted was not an option, when I was at my appointment, I was treated with respect and care. Sara listened and had good advice for my recovery. I feel comfortable and confident in her care.

08/02/2023

She makes you feel special and that she really cares.

07/31/2023

Sara VanderZwagg was very helpful and did a great job explaining my illness as well as getting me and out quickly. She was on time which I appreciated so much.

07/27/2023

I'm extremely happy with Sara as my provider.

07/24/2023

she was GREAT

07/23/2023

it was very nice

07/22/2023

It was satisfied and wonderful experienced.

07/20/2023

It is a friendship experience along with professional

07/19/2023

friendly and thorough.

06/28/2023

Great experience as always

06/26/2023

Sara is a very caring individual. Makes you feel comfortable and will listen to you. Always makes me feel better.

06/20/2023

it's always awesome.

06/17/2023

I trust Sara about my health decisions.

06/14/2023

Always helping me with my health

06/13/2023

She really listened. Sometimes I don't feel many providers have the time to do this.

06/11/2023

Sara Vanderzwaag is a very good NP. She listens to you and spends as much time with you as you need

06/06/2023

I am very pleased to find a practitioner who listens .

06/06/2023

She鈥檚 awesome

06/02/2023

Dr. Sara V. Z. Is a wonderful healthcare provider. And I would like her to be my Dr. until I鈥檓 120 years old!

06/01/2023

A live Sara she is very professional and listens to your concerns

05/31/2023

Love Sara, she is great.

05/26/2023

Very happy.

05/20/2023

Great experience! As always

05/17/2023

She was familiar with my medical issues so it was evident that she took the time to review my chart.

05/09/2023

willing to explain what I didn't know.

05/03/2023

Love Sara V.

05/03/2023

was pleased the care and courtesy was very pleasant

05/01/2023

Very informative and helpful

04/29/2023

Your facility is second to none!!!!馃挏馃挏

04/28/2023

ALL GOOD

04/27/2023

The best provider I鈥檝e ever had

04/26/2023

The provider listened to me and found good solutions to my health problem.

04/26/2023

I left feeling satisfied that all my concerns were addressed and answered.

04/19/2023

I feel very comfortable talking and asking questions.

04/16/2023

answers me on the protal

04/15/2023

She was attentive and thorough--very kind.

04/15/2023

I鈥檓 happy that I found her

04/12/2023

First time meeting my new provider. Very impressed. Her depth of knowledge and lovely personality made it a great experience

04/11/2023

I like Sara so much I continue to see her even tho I moved

04/08/2023

Best provider in the office.... better then any other

04/07/2023

Once again Sara is the absolute best. I enjoy coming to the doctor with her as my provider

03/27/2023

Shes very nice very friendly best ive ever had

03/24/2023

They treat you, as if they really care about you.

03/23/2023

Sarah did great check and answered our guest ions. She also told me to call back if further help is needed.

03/21/2023

Actually got on the floor to look and tend to my issue.

03/18/2023

I love my Dr. Sara VanderZwaag. The trainee, Patients, working with Sara is absolutely capable of being my Dr. also's..so very concerned about me & my well-being, & SO thorough & respectful. I hope somebody is actually going to read this so I鈥檓 not putting forth this effort for nothing . I enjoy doing your surveys! Hats off to Mercy Health & especially my Dr. Sara!!

03/16/2023

Very Aggressive with treatment.

03/13/2023

Sense Dr. Applegate has retired from there. I鈥檝e been seeing Sarah ever cents. She is very good at what she does.

03/13/2023

Sara Vander Zwaag is the best health care provider I have ever had

03/11/2023

always listening to my concerns

03/06/2023

First time i had her and she made me feel comfortable talking with her

03/05/2023

Sarah is an excellent PA. She was thiughtful, caring, understanding, paid great attention to details of what i explained as a concern and dealt with issues quickly and thouroghly.

03/05/2023

I鈥檓 happy with Sara VanderZwaag

03/04/2023

I see Sara for any appt I need. She has great knowledge, takes the time needed and take the time to listen and provides great care to me and my family.

03/03/2023

Sarah had big shoes to fill with doctor applegate leaving! She definitely made the transition easy for me

03/03/2023

Knowledgeable caring personable 10 star in a 5 star world. Support beyond expectations.

03/02/2023

1st time meeting Sara V and was very comfortable with her. THANKS

01/31/2023

Sara gives you the time needed and makes sure you don鈥毭劽磘 have anymore questions/concerns before leaving.

01/30/2023

Again, my experience with Sara was excellent. Sara gave me excellent service.

01/28/2023

Ms Vanderswaag is clearly excellent, wouldn't see anyone else there

01/27/2023

She was great!

01/21/2023

Sara V. and the staff at advantage health, Rivertown are very kinda , compassionate and caring. I would recommend this practice to anyone.

01/20/2023

Wonderful

01/15/2023

I wuld like her to become my primary provider.

01/13/2023

Very respectful kind and patient

01/09/2023

Everything went great, was totally happy with this appointment!

12/31/2022

I am comfortable and cofident in her abilities as my provider.

12/31/2022

Superb and beyond.

12/10/2022

Very understanding and actions on what to do next!

11/24/2022

Very happy with Sara.

11/14/2022

I'm so thankful I found Sara VZ. She takes time to talk & explain everything. She treats me with respect as if I'm a worthy human being. She strives to help me to BE healthy AND feel GOOD! And she's a woman (like me.)

11/08/2022

Sara cates and shows it

11/05/2022

I am very happy with this provider.

11/03/2022

I felt comfortable to share medical concerns and got positive feedback!

10/24/2022

Spoke to and listened to my child, which I great appreciated.

10/10/2022

In my opinion, she is the best. I drive an hour to come to her because of her excellent care and personality!

10/01/2022

This was probably one of the best visits I have ever had. A large reason for that is because Sara VanderZwaag was a great listener and was just in general very helpful and attentive.

09/23/2022

Sara is very good at helping me with any health concerns

09/22/2022

Sara is a very caring person's love that I can have her taking care of me.

09/12/2022

First time I met doctor, Sara. She was very informative & I liked her a lot.

09/10/2022

She was knowledgeable and made me feel like I wanted to come back.

09/05/2022

She listens to me, never makes me feel rushed. Always answers all my questions.

09/05/2022

Sara's very nice and always explain thing so i understand

08/25/2022

Sara (who is a NP) is fantastic and I choose to see her. I actually have not seen my primary MD for I like and value the care I receive from Sara.

08/14/2022

She never seems to be in a hurry and makes sure all questions are answered

08/12/2022

My provider was Sara VanderZwaag, she is excellent!

08/10/2022

They care about you and take their time answering your questions.

08/08/2022

She was experienced, knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, and great listener. She did not make me feel like she was hurried

08/04/2022

Very good, positive experience
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