Sara Koenig McLaughlin, MD, PhD
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About
A native Ann Arborite, Dr. McLaughlin obtained her undergraduate degree at Yale University and completed a Ph.D. in Genetics at Harvard University before returning to Ann Arbor to complete medical school and pediatrics residency training at the University of Michigan. She is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. McLaughlin's clinical interests include preventive medicine, nutrition/breastfeeding, and mental health. She loves supporting children and families as they grow and change. Outside of work, Dr. McLaughlin enjoys spending time with her husband and three children running, biking, and, when she can find enough snow, cross-country skiing.
Dr. McLaughlin is pro-vaccine. Learn more about our vaccine policy.
“Our pediatricians provide evidence-based care for families. We are pro-vaccine and follow the AAP guidelines regarding the immunization schedule.”
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Pediatric Clinic | East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center 4260 Plymouth Rd
Level 1
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2700Get Directions
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University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Patient Comments
December 30, 2025 - "I liked that we were able to get in on [...] and Dr. McLaughlin said yes to seeing my son too. She was prompt with the test results and sending the Rx to the correct pharmacy [...]"
November 18, 2025 - "Dr. McLaughlin was kind, thorough, and attentive to the needs of both the patient and me, his father."
October 9, 2025 - "Dr. McLaughlin is a gem. She's a fantastic doctor, she listens with a critical ear. She's eager to research and explain anything you could be asking about. She's a blessing. It feels like I'm going in to see my friend who just so happens to be a fantastic person and incredibly educated. I left a practice to come and see her specifically for my daughter's care. [...] Dr. McLaughlin got down to business and heard everything I was saying we ended up discovering so many things. Thank You Dr. McLaughlin"
September 23, 2025 - "Love Dr McLaughlin"
August 26, 2025 - "Dr. McLaughlin was amazing. She was patient, kind, thorough, caring, interactive with the boys, and is so smart."
June 5, 2025 - "[...] Dr. McLaughlin, especially, is one of the most caring, thorough, and informative doctors we have ever had the pleasure of working with. We are so fortunate that all of our children get to see her [...]"
April 10, 2025 - "Dr. McLaughlin is THE BEST"
April 8, 2025 - "We have had only good experiences at the East Ann Arbor clinic and with Dr. McLaughlin, especially. She is a patient, kind, highly capable doctor that we always feel confident and comfortable talking to and trusting. She also engages our daughter so well during the appointments, which makes her more comfortable with everything."
March 27, 2025 - "I've never had a doctor listen so intently to what me and my husband have to say in regards to our daughter's health. She opens up studies, she explains everything and anything we have a question about. It's a dream seeing Dr. McLaughlin, I look forward to her visits always."
