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Sara Charnecki, MD

4.9 out of 5 (303 Ratings)

Specialties:

Family Medicine / Pediatrics / Primary Care

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About Sara Charnecki

Dr. Charnecki earned her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois and completed her residency in Family Medicine at the Alaska Family Practice Residency Program, Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska. She comes to Southcoast Health from Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she practiced as a Family Medicine Physician at the Alliance Urgent Care and Family Practice.

Her clinical interests include, women’s health, adolescent medicine, health maintenance, nutrition, and prevention.

Her personal interests include running, hiking, backpacking, camping, tennis, skiing, reading, quilting and traveling.

Locations

Practicing at the following locations:

  1. Southcoast Physicians Group Family Medicine

    1800 Main Road
    Tiverton, RI 02878

    P: 401-625-5552

    Get Directions 41.6379738 -71.20498629999997

Insurances Accepted

Southcoast accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.

Provider Ratings

Rating Willingness to recommend provider’s office Overall Provider Experience Courtesy and Respect of Staff
4.9
4.9
4.9
5

Patient Comments (92)

At Southcoast Health, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care along with an exceptional patient experience. We appreciate all of your feedback and share your comments to recognize the wonderful care our teams provide to you as well as identify areas for improvement.

  • Great experience. Dr. Charnecki is thoughtful and informative. Highly recommend.

  • Dr sara is great she takes the time to listen to you and cares about my health

  • Dr. Charnecki is very attentive. She takes the time to listen to my concerns and she provides proper interventions and follow-up.

  • I always appreciate my provider's attempts at connecting to her patients by establishing solid rapport... I have significant medical anxiety and always feel relaxed when a provider takes their time with me and does not rush through our appointment. Although this may reflect poorly in a providers "efficiencies", it is deeply appreciated by their patients.

  • Dr. Charnecki is the best pcp i have ever had! She takes the time to listen to me and helps to address my problems health wise to get me the care I need!

  • Dr. Sara Charnecki is the best doctor I've ever had and the staff is excellent as well.

  • Dr Sara is the best! Listens & makes suggestions & apologizes if she is later than scheduled. Spends enough time with me and makes me feel very comfortable.

  • Such a wonderful practice. Dr. Charnecki is the BEST!

  • Dr Charnecki is wonderful, listens, educates, and helped me cone up with a plan to resolve my health issues. Highly recommend her

  • I was seen on time. The staff is very kind and pleasant. Dr Charnecki listened and answered my questions. We discussed issues going forward. It's a great office.

  • I just want to let you know that Sarau00A0is one of the best doctors I have ever had. She is kind, patient, thorough, and takes the time that she needs to get to know you personally and your personal health. She also is very informative. Thank you.

  • Dr. Charnecki is the very best PCP I have ever had. She cares, listens, knows me and my family. She is a wealth of knowledge and truly cares. The staff at the office is wonderful. I highly recommend this office and the care provided.

  • Everyone is professional and friendly. Dr. Charnecki is simply the best.

  • Doctor Charnecki is always willing to listen and does not rush through the appointment. She is genuinely interested in helping me as her patient to have a good quality of life.

  • Love Dr. Chernecki and the entire staff.

  • I love this office. Everyone is always courteous and polite. They take good care of you. Most importantly, Dr. Charnecki is a great doctor. She makes me feel so comfortable when speaking with her. I know I am in good hands from the moment she walks into the room. She is very thorough and always takes the time to listen to figure out your problem. I am very happy to have found this office and this doctor!

  • Dr Charnecki took the time to listen to my concerns and answered my questions thoroughly. Very professional.

  • Dr Chernaki takes time with you

  • Dr Charnecki was very informative and attentive to my medical issues and questions I had

  • I was seen in a timely manner by courteous staff. My Doctor and I decided a good plan for my care.

  • Dr. Charnecki had many records to read, interpret, and process as part of my overall medical history as I had both heart & kidney procedures since last seeing her. She took time to read all other doctors' notes and discuss these with me. She also brought me up to date on unrelated issues I had been neglecting, made necessary referrals, sent me for a complete blood work-up, ordered prescriptions I had run out of, and explained any medical terminology I did not fully understand on MyChart.In addition to her relaxed thoroughness, she is an excellent listener and a compassionate communicator.

  • Dr. Charnecki and her staff are always compassionate, caring, respectful, and most of all friendly! I absolutely love going to see my doctor and her staff. They make me feel so comfortable all the time 10 star service!

  • Dr. Chanecki is perfect. I love going to her. My visits are always perfect. But the survey is great, but you ask too many. You don't have to tell us to press 10, then 1, and it gets too complicated and it's too long.

  • Very pleased with Dr Charnecki and the staff

  • Dr Charnecki, is aware on my issues.Always patiently explains what she is doing and why.My one concern is that some of the support staff needs direction from a strong capable office mgr which would allow Dr Charneckiu00A0 do what she does so well.PATIENT CARE

  • I love my doctor. She's perfect.

  • Always a pleasant experience!! Dr. Charnecki always listens n is very caring!!

  • I was very impressed with the amount of time the doctor spent with me reviewing my history and discussing my current health. She was very thorough and that was heartening.

  • I really enjoy Dr. Charnecki, her bedside manner is great and she is always so upliftingu00A0

  • Very thorough and listen to all of my concerns.

  • Dr. Charnecki did a great job at explaining things and she listens and takes the time. So often you feel rushed and feel like hospital systems are just there for the money. But she didn't make me feel that way. She took the time to answer all of my questions and that is phenomenal for any healthcare system and is phenomenal for her.

  • excellent annual visit. Both the Nurse whose name I don't have, and Dr. Charneki were wonderful, kind, listened, cared, and made the visit terrific in every way. [Name] the nurse who did my EKG was also kind, and friendly and professional. Wonderful visit, and EVERYONE SMILED!

  • I love Dr Charnecki! She listens and spends time with me. She was excellent with my elderly mother.

  • everything. everyone was very nice and the doctor is wonderful.

  • Great experience all the way around. Dr. Charnecki and her staff were excellent…competent, caring and efficient. I'm very happy to be Dr. Charnecki's patient and to be seen at the practice in Tiverton.

  • Dr Charnecki and the staff are all wonderful!

  • In this visit, I was given the full attention of the doctor and it was very clear that she wanted to understand what I knew and what I needed to know. And she had a very warm, honest, and down to earth manner that made it very, very easy to talk to her. Thank you.

  • Dr. Charnecki is, by far, the best doctor I have ever had! She works with me and forms a plan regarding my health. She listens to any concerns, and truly takes the time to be there. I always feel like she cares about her patients and their well-being!

  • My whole experience was exceptional!

  • Outstanding physician and staff.

  • Dr. Charnecki is an excellent doctor.

  • There should be height adjustable examination tables available for elderly patients, and patients with mobility issues. The present tables have very narrow step stools which make it difficult to get on and off. This presents a fall risk for patients.

  • Dr. Charnecki is the most pleasant and genuinely caring physician I have ever worked with. She is truly focused on the best interests of her patients. I have had to many encounters with disinterested doctors over the years who only care about themselves, I am thankful to finally have found a doctor who truly cares about me.

  • Dr. Charnecki listens and responds with great information. She addressed all of my concerns thoughtfully.

  • The caring staff and physician always impresses me. we didn't need to talk about my Septra Rx-since it's inexpensive. I have recommended this office and Dr Charnecki to folks looking for a family practice.

  • She listened, was friendly and compassionate. Support staff was great.

  • I was a transfer. This was my first visit to this office. I was welcomed and made to feel comfortable..

  • She covered all my concerns and questions and listened. We came up with a plan together.

  • I was having a difficult day and Dr Charnecki was so patient and kind.

  • The medical assistant was very kind and I just love dr Chanecki!!

  • This Doctor is truly concerned about my health and the other medicine I am currently taking from other South Coast Doctors. She even went as far as to explain as to explain exactly in easy to understand what this new medicine is going to do vs what I was taking before for my blood sugar.

  • Dr. Charnecki listens to me and explains everything so I feel comfortable with her. She seems very caring and thoughtful and human! I like that she doesn't rush things and is thorough with her exam.

  • Dr. Charnecki listened and was really compassionate about my health and what I was experiencing. Her manner was really inviting and calming and it was easy to talk with her.

  • Dr. Charnecki gave me all the time, she listened to me. She was amazing and so was medical [Name] amazing! I am actually excited to come back next year.

  • Dr Charnecki is very caring and concerned about my health. I feel that, even when she is given too many patients in a day, she gives her full attention to me and is concerned that I receive the help I need to be healthy.

  • The Doctor and staff are knowledgeable, caring and listen to the patient.

  • Everyone is excellent

  • Dr charnecki is caring , she listens and I feel confident in her medical care.

  • Dr was prompt, personable. Answered my questions, actually listened. Very happy with staff as well. All very friendly and made me feel comfortable

  • All of the staff were helpful and courteous. It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Charnecki and I know she will address all of my health concerns as best she can in a short visit. She is very competent, caring and thoughtful. I am glad she is my PCP and at the facility she is at. Everyone that works there is the best.

  • I always feel heard and well cared for.

  • I love my doctor. It was my first visit and I was very impressed with the entire staff and the doctor. Very glad I chose her after Dr. Sayer left.

  • Dr. Sarau00A0Charnecki is always always professional, kind, and supportive.My one issue w the other staff who perhaps answer the messages on My Chart did not seem to understand the issue regarding my insurance not covering my usual thyroid meds. I also called and had good conversations about the issue, yet still, the messages in My Chart never answered the question. Dr. Charnecki cleared it all up today!

  • This was my second visit to the practice. I am a new patient and very impressed by both Dr Charnecki and [Name] Thank you!

  • Dr. Charnecki is an excellent provider. She is always professional and caring. Always listens to my concerns and provides her professional knowledge of the situation. Very happy with the care she provides.

  • Dr. Charnecki is patient, kind, exceptionally knowledgeable and takes time to listen. She is a rare, compassionate doctor and you are so very lucky to have her!

  • waited over a hour from the time of my appointment

  • I love Dr Charnecki. It's because she takes time and listens that she has a tough time staying on time. I wish there were more Dr's like her so that her schedule was less full but that's not the case.

  • Had a great experience as a new patient at this office!

  • Dr. Charnecki is wonderful! I highly recommend her!!

  • She listens-. She's interested in my life; she remembers me; she is not in a hurry to get rid of me. She is wonderful

  • All went great. on time, polite professional, informedThank you

  • I waited over 50 minutes for the doctor. Then rushed - because it was so delayed and I left work for my appointment.

  • Provider has great listening skills. She was not glued to computer screen as has been prior experience. Good eye contact and warm interaction.

  • It was perfect

  • Hi. The telehealth call was very helpful. Only complaint was the timing. Very difficult to initially estimated at 230 in the afternoon and wasn't able to connect with the call until almost 4 o'clock. So there was a bit of waiting for the teleconference to take place. That was my only complaint.

  • Provider spent a good deal of time with me. Carefully went over my test results

  • Outstanding service in all aspects especially Dr. Charnecki. She is always so attentive to the patient's needs and listens very carefully to what the patient has to say! Best Dr ever!

  • Dr. Charnecki listened very carefully to my history and made determinations about how to proceed. She was extremely approachable and I felt very comfortable with her as my new PCP. The office staff was very nice, as well.

  • As usual my experience with this practice is extraordinary compared to previous providers I've add in other health systems. They are all very pleasant, knowledgeable and supportive.

  • Dr. Charnecki was on time for appointment, listened to my concerns, answered my questions, and was genuinely interested.

  • The support staff were a little challenging to deal with to secure the appointment, (specifically [Name] but I was happy to have finally met with Dr. Charnecki versus a Nurse Practitioner. She was delightful! Very patient and thorough.

  • Discussed options and agreed on treatment.

  • The service provider was very helpful

  • Dr. Charnecki is warm, listens attentively to my concerns, and provides various options with pros and cons. She empowers me to make the best decision for my healthcare without overstepping boundaries. She is wonderful.

  • Dr Charnecki was and always is very attentive, always spends the time listening to what's going on with her patients. Southcoast is very lucky to have her. She gave me some good advice that I will act on. Thank You!

  • Very good job with me

  • Dr. C is great. Unfortunately, she is given only a half hour to see patients. That is not nearly enough for an annual exam. She tries her best to fit everything in but there is not enough time. She apologizes and it is not her fault. This needs to change so that people get the time they need and she is not concerned about running late.

  • Hi, I had my first visit with Dr. Sara Charnecki, and it was wonderful. She's very attentive, very caring, listened to all my, I had no complaints. She was on time. The assistant was on time, and very attentive. All in all, it was a perfect 10 visit.

  • She listened very well and took a good amount of time with me and listened to my health goals.

  • Staff was personable and helpful. However, healthcare I think is now just check off the boxes and be done. It's a business. Hurry up but take ur time. It's the way it is now a days. All in all, good visit.

  • The staff and Doctor Charnecki are absolutely wonderful. They are very respectful, knowledgeable, and always listen to my concerns.

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Why does Southcoast publish survey ratings online?
Southcoast is dedicated to providing patients and consumers with helpful information about the quality of our patients’ experiences. Star ratings published on our physician biography pages are based on actual responses from patients of that particular physician to patient satisfaction surveys that are distributed and processed by a national patient satisfaction survey vendor.

Who receives the survey?
Our vendor sends surveys via SMS or email to all patients seen in our outpatient physician practices who have a valid smart phone number or email address on file with Southcoast Health. Surveys are sent to patients within a few days of their appointment.

How is the Patient Satisfaction Star Rating Calculated?
Star ratings are calculated using an average of all survey responses to each of three questions: Courtesy and Respect of Staff, Provider Overall Rating, and  Willingness to Recommend Provider’s Office.  The star rating displayed on our physicians’ main biography page represents the average of the three measures for that particular physician.