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Sarah Ongstad

Sarah Ongstad, MD

Proud member of Bryan Health Connect

Specialty

Vascular Surgery

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My Approach to Care

I absolutely love taking care of people. It’s the best job in the world. What I love about the Midwest is the unbelievable work ethic and kindness of people. My patients have worked hard for so many years and it’s my job to work hard for them. It’s a privilege for me to be involved in their care.

As a vascular surgeon, I’m drawn to the complexity of care that my patients need. And to providing this level of care to them. One of the great things about vascular surgery is the technical advances in the field. We are able to take care of our patients in a way that is safer and less invasive.

What’s incredible about Bryan Heart is we are doing all the procedures you would find in a major university but we are doing them in a community setting. This is a huge service to the people of Nebraska and our surrounding states.

Education & Training

Medical School

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Internships

Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, General Surgery

Residency

Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Vascular Surgery

Fellowship

Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, General Surgery

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery - General, Vascular 

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Patient Reviews

November 12, 2024
I did not know what to expect or what she did coming to this appointment. I left knowing why I was there and why I needed to keep on top of the situation. I really liked this Dr. she did great job and explained everything great
November 12, 2024
Everything was great
October 31, 2024
It's a unique experience to be able to trust the skills of your provider and also enjoy everyone's personality. I got that from my first phone call all the way to the treatment I received.
October 29, 2024
Excellent care
October 22, 2024
I could not say enough good about Dr. Ongstad. She is amazing. That is the most awesome medical experience visit that I've ever had. She was so kind and caring and encouraging and instead of telling me all the negatives she told me the positives. She told me she was honest and was just amazing is the only word I can come up with. Awesome and amazing. The staff there were so friendly and kind and Dr. Ongstad is not she's not only very professional but she's very personable and like I said I have never had a more wonderful medical experience or doctor's visit. She is the best of the best and you are very fortunate to have her working for you. She is amazing and I'm so grateful that I was able to go to her. She is the best the best like I was told and we're very grateful for her.
October 17, 2024
Dr. Ongstad and her staff are extremely competent and prepared. They make you feel confident with whatever they're doing. When I've called in with questions, they've been patient and keep me on the line until they're sure that I understand and my question has been answered. I can't say any more than that.
October 03, 2024
I thought Dr. Ongstad was an awesome person and Dr. She was very professional with me, asked me the right questions, and encouraged me to give her honest, straightforward answers. She answered all of my questions in a way that was easily understandable. I was very pleased with this appointment,
October 03, 2024
I was treated respectfully. The provider apologized several times about making me wait, when I actually didn't wait long compared to how long I have waited in other Dr offices. I really like Dr Ongstad. She is very easy to talk to and very nonjudgmental. The entire staff was very friendly. The office is clean and orderly
October 03, 2024
She was running late and apologized repeatedly. I told her it was not a problem. She is wonderful!
October 03, 2024
Dr Ongstad is the best. She and her crew take the best of care. I would not change. They are the best.
October 01, 2024
Dr. Ongstad and her PA's are absolutely amazing. I absolutely adore her and all her staff.
October 01, 2024
Dr. Ongstad gave me back my hope, something that I had lost for over 1065 days since my car accident. She is doing God's work ! I am very grateful to be under her care.
September 24, 2024
She was very personable and listened and addressed my concerns. She made me feel that all my questions and concerns were important and addressed them all!
September 10, 2024
She is awesome, she listens, she's on time. Couldn't ask for a better provider than what she is. Absolutely love her. She's the greatest.
September 05, 2024
Provider cares about the health of her patients and is very knowledgeable about my condition.
August 29, 2024
They were very excellent people and I enjoyed my visit to that doctor very, very much. The staff and the doctor were very good.
August 29, 2024
DR Ongstad is the best ,and goes above and beyond
August 20, 2024
This provider treated me with respect and listened to everything I had to say and genuinely felt like they cared. I've been to a lot of places, a lot of hospitals, but this is by far one of the best I've ever been in. The nurses are very, very receptive. They listen to you. They take care of you. There's never any bad comments or anything from them. They're just always smiling, always nice.
August 20, 2024
I am so grateful for how listened to and how helpful in explaining what was going on with my health Dr. Ongstad was!
August 20, 2024
Dr. Ongstad and all of her staff were, quite simply, wonderful. Everyone was friendly and informative. Dr. Ongstad spent a lot of time with me, provided a lot of information in a way that I could understand and answered all my questions. I never felt rushed and I enjoyed her sense of humor.
August 13, 2024
Everyone is great and they care about me.
August 13, 2024
I felt like I found my heart doctor and team. Good fit.
August 13, 2024
Dr. Ongstad listens, monitors, and explains problems and best treatments. She is very knowledgeable and caring. She follows the progress and works for the effective treatment. She is a skilled doctor.
August 08, 2024
The staff in the vascular surgeon area are individuals who care about their patients. Any time have been in the office I have been treated extremely well by anyone I talked to.
August 06, 2024
Everyone in the office was so nice.
August 06, 2024
Dr. Ongstad & Meghan & staff anre exceptional, they are the best of the best!!! I love them!!!
August 06, 2024
Megan is a very good provider
August 01, 2024
Love my health care provider, Sarah Ongstad.
August 01, 2024
Very thorough and explained everything very well
August 01, 2024
From check in to checking out everyone is friendly, professional, and answers questions when needed. I feel very fortunate to have the Bryan vascular team as my health provider.
July 30, 2024
Very friendly
July 23, 2024
Thank you!
July 23, 2024
Awesome
July 02, 2024
Very impressed with dr. and staff. Seemed very professional and caring. I was definitely impressed. Looking forward to this being my new dr. Thank You so much.
June 25, 2024
I have always felt very positive about these providers since 2009, my first attendance.
June 25, 2024
While going for a carotid Doppler scan isn't exactly a standout amazing experience, the service was great. I genuinely don't have any complaints.
June 20, 2024
Very friendly and professional!
June 18, 2024
the care I received was fine
June 11, 2024
Parking is too far to walk for some of us
June 11, 2024
She was very personable. She explained everything to me and was very clear to understand.
June 06, 2024
Thank you all for taking such wonderful care of me.
June 04, 2024
She was very pleasant and professional and made it easy to understand what I needed
June 04, 2024
He was awesome.
May 30, 2024
Dr. Ongstad is one of the most caring and professional doctors I have been a patient of. She goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and help you understand what is going on.
May 28, 2024
Very good. Explains things well and very professional.
May 28, 2024
Everyone was friendly and helpful! I was well taken care of! Thanks to all!
May 21, 2024
I would really like to be able to meet with the doctor rather than the PA since it is only a once a year appointment. Since it was scheduled a year in advance, I was hoping to get to see the doctor but was told she was too busy. Otherwise the visit was ok.
May 16, 2024
I have always received the best of professional and courteous care whenever I go to Bryan Heart for many reasons. So I'm very, very pleased with the way that I'm treated and cared for by all of the staff members at Bryan Heart. Thank you.
May 16, 2024
Excellent ...I have no complaints
May 14, 2024
She was very professional, explained everything to me, what could happen, what did happen, and how we were going to go about fixing the problem. And I would go back to her any time. Thank you.
May 14, 2024
Have always liked this provider. A very caring and compassionate person
May 07, 2024
I am a new patient and I really enjoyed the provider from the standpoint that she talked to me like I was an adult, not an idiot. That's refreshing. Thank you.
April 23, 2024
A very competent, enthusiastic doctor. I totally trusted her with my healthcare.
April 18, 2024
I am a new patient with Dr. Ongstad. I have long time problem with my veins especially last month. Dr. Ongstad has found a cause of this and decided to treat immediately. I am scheduled for surgery.
April 16, 2024
They care who you are.
April 16, 2024
This provider is exactly the type I like. Straightforward and honest. Answered all my questions. Also took the time to be social. Made me feel that going forward if needed I will receive excellent care
April 09, 2024
Efficient, professional visit. Just like I would expect.
April 09, 2024
I was excited that she had a plan to help me get relief from my years of issues with my leg veins.
April 04, 2024
Dr. Ongstad was very personable and truly cares for her patients. She made me feel very validated regarding my problems. She knew exactly what I needed to hear and how to present it to me. I am looking forward to working with her!
April 04, 2024
She takes her time to understand anything that you might want.
April 04, 2024
Dr. Ongstad, is the best.
April 04, 2024
Very Friendly Knowledgeable Explain all I needed to know
April 02, 2024
Absolutely phenomenal! Dr Sarah Ongstad is so knowledgeable and superior in the care of her patients, it is a joy and honor to work with her in overseeing the inefficient veins that I am struggling with in my legs. I trust her with my life. She and her chosen staff are incredible! Beyond the highest of excellence!
April 02, 2024
Very friendly and easy to talk to.
April 02, 2024
Doctor was well prepared for my visit and knew my past medical history and surgery's. I felt confident that she knew exactly the best way to proceed with my Abdominal aortic aneurysm.
April 02, 2024
Dr Ongstad was easy to talk with regarding my concerns. She explained what she thought was causing my problems and answered my questions regarding my concerns. I didn't feel rushed like some doctors make me feel.
March 26, 2024
Everyone was professional and personable. The entire visit was less
March 21, 2024
Very professional, kind and caring!
March 21, 2024
Everyone was really super nice!
March 19, 2024
I like Sarah very much. She seems very well qualified and she answered all my questions very directly, even without me having to ask first.
March 19, 2024
I enjoyed every one I see they were aways helpful
March 12, 2024
Unfortunately, I had about an hour wait to be seen. I think my doctor got overbooked. No fold of her own. Thank you.
March 07, 2024
Dr Ongstad and staff are the best and I wouldn't go anywhere else for treatment of my peripheral artery problems. They're professional, friendly and open to questions regarding my health.
March 07, 2024
She is very confident and truly cares about her patients. I trust her completely.
February 29, 2024
Took time to explain everything and was very knowledgeable.
February 29, 2024
PA was very helpful answered all questions I had.. Enjoyed my appointment.. Thank you
February 29, 2024
I would have prefered seeing my Docotr not her PA.
February 27, 2024
Dr Ongstad is exceptional... anyone that can take the time like she does and treat someone with the respect she does makes her golden and the best surgeon/physician in my eyes!!
February 27, 2024
The only hospital I would go to an the only 1 I go to. There the best.
February 27, 2024
Dr. Ongstad provides excellent care. She listened to understand, welcomed my input, and honored my decisions. She has gone to the next level in advocating for me. Highly recommend.
February 20, 2024
They care about me love them all
February 13, 2024
Very good listener to what I was saying.
February 06, 2024
Didn't have to wait long. She listened explaining what was going on and asked for feedback on my thoughts
February 06, 2024
Dr Ongstad is very caring and really listens to you. I wish all doctors were like her.
February 01, 2024
This was my first appointment with Dr Ongstad. I felt at ease with her from the first couple minutes and as the appointment continued I knew she is the one who will determine the best treatment for my vascular situation.
February 01, 2024
Very warm and welcoming place to be the doctors treat you as if they truly want the best for your health and wellbeing awesome experience
February 01, 2024
Dr. Ongstad is a wonderful Dr. She listens to you and answers all your questions. Is not in a hurry to leave.
January 30, 2024
Everyone is so friendly and caring!
January 30, 2024
Yes, Dr. Ongstad was extremely attentive and listened carefully to what my history and my complaints were. And her plan of treatment was well spoken and outlined thoroughly and I appreciate it very much. Thank you.
January 23, 2024
Dr. Travers listens and pays attention to what you say and responds appropriately and gives you time.
January 18, 2024
Dr. Ongstad is a very caring provider. She remembers all the pertinent information and shares valuable insight as to what would be the best line of treatment.
January 18, 2024
I'm very happy I got a second opinion here.
January 18, 2024
So helpful! Answered all my questions plus appreciated her extra reccommendations! (Socks ordered!)
January 16, 2024
Kind and caring and very knowledgeable
January 16, 2024
Good listener. Patient oriented.
January 04, 2024
Dr Susan Ongstad office always treats me wonderful.
January 04, 2024
Great doctor
January 02, 2024
Decisive let's get to work
December 19, 2023
great place
December 19, 2023
Dr. Ongstad is awesome!!!
December 12, 2023
I loved how she knew my medical history before meeting me. She really cared and listened to all my concerns. I totally recommend her and the staff!!
December 12, 2023
Good staff and friendly services. The problem for me is the on line check in provess
December 05, 2023
Very patient
November 28, 2023
Dr. Ongstad was just amazing. She had read my chart, she knew my history, she had an action plan in mind as soon as we discussed my symptoms, and I feel very confident continuing to see her.
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