Sara Vandegrift, OD

Languages:

English

Specialties:

Optometry
Patient Rating
4.9 / 5 (361 Reviews)

Sara Vandegrift, OD, is an optometrist at Medical Associates Clinic in Dubuque, Iowa. She is a Dubuque native, and provides routine and preventive care of the eyes as well as the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases affecting the eye and vision.

Eye Care Department

Locations

Credentials

Medical School

Illinois College of Optometry - 2020

Ratings and Reviews

Distribution

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88 Comments
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Question Rating Breakdown

4.7
"Seen By Provider In Timely Manner"
4.9
"Provider gave enough information "
4.9
"Provider Listened"
4.9
"Trust Provider With Care"
4.4
"Provider Knew Medical History"
4.7
"Knew what to do if questions"
4.9
"Provider Would Recommend"
4.9
"Providers Courtesy and Respect"

What Patients Are Saying

5 Stars
October 06, 2025
"Very friendly. And very easy to use the self check in."
5 Stars
October 01, 2025
"A great asset to Medical Associates Clinic!"
5 Stars
September 29, 2025
"Staff has always been amazing in ophthalmology. They've always been kind and quick to help. I really appreciate that you've got an awesome team, thank you for everything!"
5 Stars
September 29, 2025
"My original appointment was changed numerous times and finally got in on a cancellation"
5 Stars
September 29, 2025
"Excellent, very professional, great advice and a good sense of humor ?"
5 Stars
September 24, 2025
"Loved her expertise and knowledge. Great experience!!"
5 Stars
September 18, 2025
"Dr. Vandegrift was sensational. Also, early checkin was great!"
5 Stars
August 28, 2025
"Good experience."
5 Stars
August 25, 2025
"Extremely friendly and knowledgeable! Couldn't ask for a better visit."
5 Stars
August 25, 2025
"Great"
5 Stars
August 21, 2025
"Excellent."
5 Stars
August 20, 2025
"Dr. Vandegrift became my eye doctor after [REDACTED] left. I liked [REDACTED] very much and was sad to lose her. However, Dr. V has more than satisfied my expectations. I am glad to have her taking care of me. She is patient, knowledgeable, caring, and competent. And nice."
5 Stars
August 18, 2025
"The medical staff were very patient, kind and courteous to me at my most recent visit to Medical Associates. I would highly recommend them to anyone without a healthcare plan."
4 Stars
August 18, 2025
"Felt alittle rushed through my appointment this time ."
5 Stars
August 18, 2025
"Dr. Vandergrift is excellent about explaining the options and pros and cons of what is available to me. And she has an engaging personality to go with her knowledge and expertise."
5 Stars
August 18, 2025
"Good doctors and staff, did a great job."
5 Stars
August 18, 2025
"Wonderful."
5 Stars
August 13, 2025
"I had the best eye exam from Sara for the first time and she was very kind, knowledgeable, and answered my questions and I will be continuing with her and looking forward to anything she might have. as far as what I need for my eyesight. She's great."
5 Stars
August 13, 2025
"The question about getting an appointment when needed is silly as they book us more than a year out"
5 Stars
August 13, 2025
"Very professional and kind."
5 Stars
August 13, 2025
"Good"
5 Stars
August 07, 2025
"My appointment started to be in March. Then they wanted to change it to September. I told them I needed it sooner because I knew I had a change. So it was made for August 4th then changed again for August 7th. I was getting frustrated."
5 Stars
August 06, 2025
"Everything was great I truly appreciate the service"
5 Stars
August 06, 2025
"Excellent experience. Appointment was on time. Sara was very helpful with her advice, and is always personal."
5 Stars
August 06, 2025
"She was a new doctor and very nice and helpful."
5 Stars
August 04, 2025
"Could not have been better"
5 Stars
August 04, 2025
"All good"
5 Stars
July 28, 2025
"I received a call this morning that my provider was ill, and my appointment would need to be rescheduled. The person who called was very understanding and helpful, and was able to get me an appointment just 40 minutes earlier with another provider - who was excellent! Amazing service!"
5 Stars
July 28, 2025
"Everyone was very kind and professional"
5 Stars
July 24, 2025
"Everything went very well. Hardly any wait time.Yea for me"
5 Stars
July 23, 2025
"Sara is a fantastic provider! She is always warm & friendly and provides excellent care. She explains everything thoroughly and has made improvements to my vision over the years. Medical Associates is lucky to have her! And her nurse was great too!"
5 Stars
July 21, 2025
"Sara is extremely in tune with her patients and spends a good amount of time listening to and explaining protocol. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who asked for a reference."
5 Stars
July 21, 2025
"Dr. Sarah Vandegrift is excellent"
5 Stars
July 17, 2025
"No complaints, excellent treatment."
5 Stars
July 17, 2025
"LOVE DR. Vandegrift!"
5 Stars
July 16, 2025
"Thank you, excellent service!"
5 Stars
July 14, 2025
"The staff were friendly and helpful. They listened to me and asked great questions. I left with clarity on what I need to do next. Awesome team."
5 Stars
July 14, 2025
"I was happy to meet this doctor for the first time and was impressed with her putting me at ease and giving me information without my having to ask."
5 Stars
July 14, 2025
"Great experience Thank you!"
5 Stars
July 10, 2025
"Everyone great. Dr. Daley came in to see how things were going. Complete confidence in everyone."
5 Stars
July 10, 2025
"The Dr in my opinion went beyond my expectations and suggested treatment and I was able to see Dr Daley and we set up two procedures, hopefully leading up to a great improvement in my eye sight! I saw maybe 5 different nurses, did different tests, and all of them were terrific! I;m sorry I can;t remember names well but Marcia and Nancy seem correct for two of them. (and they all introduced themselves, just getting more senile all the time)"
5 Stars
July 09, 2025
"Excellent care on all counts"
5 Stars
July 09, 2025
"Med-tech and Dr. both listened carefully to description of symptoms, performed detailed exams specific to to potential maladies and explained their findings completely. Happy with the explanation and fact that no further action required. Thanks."
5 Stars
July 09, 2025
"Excellent!"
5 Stars
July 03, 2025
"Dr 0Daley is a wonderful doctor"
5 Stars
June 30, 2025
"Very professional, good bed side manner to boot. Answered the questions I asked."
5 Stars
June 30, 2025
"After my visit was over I needed to go to the desk and check out. I wanted to transfer my care to here at medical associates The older lady at the desk was just ok. She said she didn't have an appointment till October. I said that was fine. She said why don't you keep your next appointment with your eye dr and call back later. I was dissatisfied."
5 Stars
June 25, 2025
"Gabbie was fantastic. She was very cheerful, professional and knowledgeable."
5 Stars
June 25, 2025
"First time seeing this provider and I really liked her"
5 Stars
June 23, 2025
"Great teamwork."
5 Stars
June 23, 2025
"This appointment was a one-time session and helpful."
5 Stars
June 23, 2025
"The staff accommodated me to move up my appointment and were very professional and courteous. Five star review"
5 Stars
June 16, 2025
"Very friendly assistant and doctor!"
5 Stars
June 11, 2025
"The only reason I had to wait for a appointment she was on maternity leave otherwise very good!"
5 Stars
June 05, 2025
"My entire experience with my cataract surgery and the follow-ups and everything was very good. I have no complaints at all. Excellent care. Thank you."
5 Stars
June 03, 2025
"Completely satisfied. Dr Vandegrift was so helpful, felt I was in good hands"
5 Stars
June 03, 2025
"I enjoyed meeting this doctor and her staff. I gota thorough exam and will have my new lenses shortly."
5 Stars
June 02, 2025
"My experience across all services of medical associates has been outstanding. I have doctored in Chicago and New York and would place your services far above both, mostly because of the personal touch."
5 Stars
March 06, 2025
"I have been very satisfied with my care from Dr. Vandegrift. She is very thorough, efficient, and does a great job of explaining her exam process and things to expect."
4 Stars
March 05, 2025
"I would like the option to see a MD not an optometrist at my age. My yearly exam was due in January and they called to reschedule. The details of my eye condition was no explained as well as my previous MD who left the clinic."
5 Stars
March 03, 2025
"Very courteous & efficient staff. Thank you!!"
5 Stars
February 28, 2025
"I have alot of trust in Dr. She is very thorough and patient."
5 Stars
February 27, 2025
"Thank you"
5 Stars
February 27, 2025
"Thanks!"
5 Stars
February 25, 2025
"The staff was excellent , friendly but professional. The doctor was very kind and a good listener. I truly appreciated her thoughtfulness."
5 Stars
February 25, 2025
"I was very appreciative that they worked me in to the schedule so quickly"
5 Stars
February 25, 2025
"Dr. Daley and his staff are always friendly and professional. I have always recommended them to other people. they are a great asset to your clinic."
5 Stars
February 24, 2025
"Dr Vandegrift is such a kind person. She answered all my questions with patience and a lot of knowledge. I appreciate all the staff and their kindness"
5 Stars
February 21, 2025
"Everyone was courteous and helpful. Very pleased with my appointment today."
5 Stars
February 17, 2025
"My first time going there and I had a great experience I have nothing bad to say I wish everywhere you go can be like that"
5 Stars
February 17, 2025
"Dr. V is an amazing young woman/doctor. I had not seen her for a year and she remembered me and my situation very clearly. She was understanding and very supportive. I wish her the best with the arrival of their new little one to love."
5 Stars
February 17, 2025
"Sara is an awesome provider. She is so friendly and positive. I enjoy seeing her for my exam."
5 Stars
February 17, 2025
"Very professional"
5 Stars
February 12, 2025
"Both Dr. V. & Tony provided excellent care!! They clarified a number of issues re my eye care. Knowledgeable, personable, upbeat. Very happy to recommend to others. The Front Desk staff are a tribute to MAC as well. Even as busy as they are (reception & return appts, & phones), they are helpful, pleasant, and make Ophthalmology a positive experience. Please thank them!"
5 Stars
February 06, 2025
"Providers and staff were all great. Very kind and knowledgeable. Put me at ease and am very happy with procedure."
5 Stars
January 30, 2025
"Time at clinic was as expected, no delays."
5 Stars
January 29, 2025
"Dr. Vandegrift is such an amazing person! She is so kind, knowledgeable and very informative. As busy is she is, she never makes you feel rushed. What an asset to Medical Associates!! Her assistant Michelle W. did such a great job as well-she was able to get me in a timely manner, completed all of the testing that was needed, and we still were able to have a nice conversation."
5 Stars
January 22, 2025
"I have never dealt with a floater before.Sara was very goodcat explaining everything to me"
5 Stars
January 20, 2025
"Dr Vandegrift and staff were great. Everyone was professional and patient with my challenging vision needs. I feel that I received the best possible care. I was pleased with the outcomes. Everyone was friendly and caring. Thank you!"
5 Stars
January 20, 2025
"I am extremely thankful I was able to get an appointment today in order to help with my eye problems."
5 Stars
January 15, 2025
"Dr Sara Vandegrift was awesome and so was her nurse. I felt they cared and I was happy she went into details with my eye. Also for consulting the neurologist for eyes about my eye. Thank you thank you. Also getting back with results [REDACTED]"
5 Stars
January 15, 2025
"I was most comfortable with my visit Dr Vandergrift She takes the time to explain and listens."
5 Stars
January 06, 2025
"My Dr.'s appointment went very well today!!!!!"
5 Stars
December 30, 2024
"After a very quick response and appointment I got in quickly and after a brief time many concerns and questions were answered with clean and positive answers! I felt very fortunate to have the care and concern shown by the professional staff while adding the feeling of being treated by a friend!"
5 Stars
December 19, 2024
"My appointment was very expeditious. Both doctor and nurse were very knowledgeable about my vision and my needs. They took plenty of time to answer any questions I had."
5 Stars
December 18, 2024
"She is very friendly and knowledgeable."
4 Stars
December 16, 2024
"Nurse and doctor were both great! Put me at ease and answered my questions"
4 Stars
December 11, 2024
"To all the providers: please don't assume that you may not need to repeat to the patient the basics of the patient's possible background and future conditions merely because they have seen you previously, e.g.; why and how condition may have developed and how to minimize future aggravations."
5 Stars
December 11, 2024
"Sara was so friendly and upbeat. She invited questions from me and I was very satisfied with her answers."
5 Stars
December 09, 2024
"I was extremely pleased with Dr. Vandegrift's efforts at solving an issue of mine and making recommendations. She took time to do a very thorough exam!"
5 Stars
December 04, 2024
"Dr was wonderful! So kind and easy to talk to"
5 Stars
November 25, 2024
"Excellent"
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