Sara Saberi, MD, MS
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Sara Saberi is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and a member of the Inherited Cardiomyopathy Program at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center. She received her bachelor's degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and her medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. She obtained her residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship training in Cardiovascular Medicine at University of Michigan. She joined the faculty at Michigan in 2010. Dr. Saberi’s clinical work is focused on providing comprehensive care to patients with genetic cardiomyopathies and their families. Her research work focuses on clinical research aimed at learning more about inherited cardiomyopathies and development of new treatments to prevent or delay onset or progression of disease. One of her areas of focus is determining the impact of exercise training on outcomes, disease features, and quality of life in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and establishing evidence-based guidelines to inform recommendations for athletes with cardiomyopathies.
Areas of Practice
Inherited cardiomyopathies, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), familial dilated cardiomyopathy, left ventricular noncompaction, arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, sports cardiology (athletes with cardiomyopathies).
Expertise
Locations
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Cardiology Clinic | Frankel Cardiovascular Center 1425 E Ann St
Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5856Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
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Research Overview
Clinical and translational research in genetic cardiomyopathies.
Clinical research interests are focused on:
- Identifying genetic modifiers of disease onset and progression in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Understanding the potential benefits and safety of different levels of exercise in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Identifying and understanding advanced imaging markers of the mechanical properties of the left ventricle in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Testing promising new drugs for efficacy in treating patients with symptomatic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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Patient Ratings
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Patient Comments
June 27, 2026 - "Once I finally saw Dr. Saberi, she [...] showed great empathy, and then was her usually wonderful, caring, professional help, and gave me all the time I needed."
June 24, 2026 - "Dr. Saberi is the best. I really appreciate the time she takes to understand my condition and answer my questions."
June 15, 2026 - "Dr Saberi is an excellent physician"
June 12, 2026 - "Dr Saberi is caring, honest, and extremely good at what she does. I feel extremely fortunate to have her as my cardiologist. I trust her which is huge to me."
June 5, 2026 - "Dr. Saberi is the reason I drive [...] to U of M. I could get the same medication from my local cardiologist. She is exceptional at what she does."
May 21, 2026 - "Love Dr. Saberi. Caring, compassionate, clear, wise."
May 17, 2026 - "Dr. Saberi takes her time to explain and answer questions. Never feel rushed."
May 8, 2026 - ""Very Good" is not a high enough rating for Dr. Saberi. There should be a "beyond excellence" category."
April 10, 2026 - "Dr Saberi is one of the best doctors I have ever had. [...] I always feel that she makes the time to listen to me, to explain things fully, and to lend an empathetic ear. Again, one of the best doctors I have ever had."
April 6, 2026 - "DR. SABERI IS GREAT. I AM FORTUNATE TO BE IN HER CARE"
