Sara S. Rourke, MD

Doctor of medicine (MD)

Pediatrics

(board certified)

Medical Group

Sharp Rees-Stealy

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Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa

858-499-2701
Fax: 619-644-6909

5525 Grossmont Center Drive
Floor 5
La Mesa, CA 91942-3009


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  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa

    5525 Grossmont Center Drive
    Floor 5
    La Mesa, CA 91942-3009
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    858-499-2701
    Fax: 619-644-6909


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About Sara S. Rourke, MD

I chose medicine for the long-lasting relationships and connections with my patients. Families make being a pediatrician the best job in the world. I can't imagine doing anything else. I believe in family-centered care; no one knows a child better than their parent or guardian. My job as a physician is to listen to patients and their families and use that information, coupled with my medical knowledge and experience, to promote and optimize each child's health and wellness. It is such a privilege to contribute to the healthy growth and development of children. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time camping, hiking and exploring outdoors with my husband and our children.

Age: 45
Gender: Female

Education

Oregon Health Sciences University: Internship
Oregon Health Sciences University: Residency
University of Iowa: Medical School

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NPI

1063702694

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Insurance plans accepted

Sara S. Rourke, MD, accepts 34 health insurance plans.

Insurance plans accepted

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Ratings and reviews

5.0

76 ratings

Patient ratings

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

5.0

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

5.0

Provider included you in decisions

5.0

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

5.0

Provider discussed treatment options

5.0

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

September 26, 2026

5.0

Dr Rourke is the best!

Verified Patient

September 24, 2026

5.0

Dr. Rourke was so kind to work us in right away when we were having a crisis. She was calm, appropriately concerned but reassuring, and so patient with my child who was terrified and uncooperative. Dr. Rourke spent way more time on our visit than the time it was allotted, but she never made us feel rushed, and she just gave off the impression that she was there for us. She even went so far as to walk my child down the back stairwell to the lab and stay with her for the blood tests to make the experience less stressful for her. She followed up with us after the visit to see if we had any other needs, and she cheered us on as my daughter got better. It's obvious that Dr. Rourke truly cares. I am used to incredibly wonderful and caring SRS physicians, but this goes above and beyond even the incredibly high standard of care that I have come to expect at SRS. Thank you to Dr. Rourke from the bottom of my heart.

Verified Patient

August 21, 2026

5.0

Dr. Rourke is wonderful! She never makes us feel rushed. She is thorough in her analysis and care, and her bedside manner is perfect. My kids both feel very comfortable around her and I trust her fully!

Verified Patient

August 7, 2026

5.0

Dr. Rourke is an incredible provider and wonderful human being!

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