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Sara Wildenberg

Sara Wildenberg, MD

Breast SurgeryGeneral Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Sara Wildenberg

About The Provider

Becoming a surgeon was a natural choice for me, driven by a profound love for the technical aspects of the profession as well as the deeply rewarding opportunity to connect with patients on a personal level and guide them through their medical journeys.  The precision and complexity of surgical procedures captivated my interest early on, drawing me to the challenge of mastering intricate techniques and constantly pushing the boundaries of medical innovation. However, beyond the operating room, it was the connection with patients that truly ignited my passion. My decision to become a surgeon stems from the ability to blend technical expertise with compassionate care providing patients with exceptional surgical outcomes with unwavering support throughout their healthcare journeys.  I am a breast and general surgeon with a focused practice on breast surgery within the field of general surgery.  I am trained in oncoplastic breast surgery as well as aesthetic flat closure. 

Surgery is often accompanied by stress and anxiety for patients due to its inherent uncertainties and the impact it can have on their lives. As a dedicated surgeon, my goal is to alleviate this stress and make the surgical process as smooth and easy as possible for my patients. Through clear communication, empathetic support, expert guidance and technical skill, I strive to provide the best possible care ensuring patients feel confident and well informed every step of the way. 

Locations

  1. M Health Fairview Surgery Clinic Edina
  2. M Health Fairview Clinic Maple Grove
  3. M Health Fairview Southdale Breast Care

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Hennepin County Medical Center-Surgery, Surgery, 2016
  • Fellowship: University of Hawaii John Burns School of Medicine, Surgical Critical Care, 2014
  • Medical School: Univ of WI School of Med and Public Health, MD, 2010

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2017
  • Surgical Critical Care: American Board of Surgery, 2017

Insurance

We accept many insurance plans, providing access to providers across a wide range of specialties.
Search plans
  • Americas PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • CMS/Medicare
  • Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
  • Health Net Federal Services/TriCare
  • HealthPartners
  • Hennepin Health
  • Medica
  • Minnesota Medicaid
  • Multiplan
  • Occunet
  • Optum/United Behavioral Health
  • PreferredOne
  • South Country Health Alliance
  • UCare
  • United HealthCare
  • WEA Trust
  • Wisconsin Medicaid
  • Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)
Need help scheduling? Call 952 927-7004

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

272 ratings, 65 reviews

Provider reviews and ratings are from patient experience surveys following an encounter with this provider. Each review is a reflection of the patient’s experience.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    My appointments always happen on time. Everyone is very friendly and accommodating.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Dr. Wildenberg is so wonderful, she made a diagnosis have a light at the end. She is caring and compassionate in her care and bedside manner. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    Great, fantastic, fabulous, great group of people who really care about you as an individual. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    I have come to Southdale Hospital for a few surgeries and procedures and I don't have anything but wonderful things to say. Everybody treats you great, are very helpful. They greet you with a smile and they treat you like it's great that you are there and they want to help you and how can they help you and everything to make it as easy as possible. So I can't say enough about the hospital or the center or the doctors or the nurses and the whole staff, all the staff. Just amazing. So thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Everyone was so nice and accommodating to get me in quickly. I felt heard and valued. It has been the best medical experience I have had thus far! Looking forward to working with Dr. Wildenberg and her team for my upcoming surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Excellent in every way

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    I’m very thankful for the high quality care and treatment that I received.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    I’m extremely happy with my provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    This clinic always treats me with respect and sets appointments in timely fashion. The front desk, the nurses, the doc and the coordinators—- they are very professional. I really appreciate it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    The knowledge, expertise, and handling of me as a patient was so good, tremendous. Dr. Wildenberg and her team were just really, really outstanding. And I do want to say I really appreciated all the information ahead of time after the surgery and subsequently. And I can't say enough. Outstanding care. Thank you.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    My appointment was right on time. I felt very well informed. Dr. Wildenberg did an excellent job of explaining my situation, presenting my options, and listening to my needs and desires.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Dr. Sarah Wildenberg is so personal, attentive, and truly one of the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    You hired Dr. Waldenberg. Best thing you could have done.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    I was very nervous coming in as I had not been under before and they put me at ease

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Dr Wildenberg was excellent. She was so reassuring and pleasant. She listened and obviously had read my records before my appt. She explained my options and I trust her recommendations. Excellent provider!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Hello, I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Sarah Wildenberg. She was kind, very, very thorough. She walked into the room and had looked over my charts and all of my images, showed me all of the information, and asked me a lot of historical data as well. I felt extremely well cared for, more than I have honestly, in a very, very long time, probably since COVID. So I just wanted to give a shout out to her. She spent a good amount of time just running through everything, going through all my concerns, answering every single question that I had, and giving me the detail that I needed. She was absolutely fantastic. You guys are very, very lucky to have her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    It was really great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Dr. Wildenberg is excellent. She listens, she's very patient, and very thorough. She is my most favorite doctor. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Dr Wildenberg is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Dr Wildenberg is a wonderful surgeon and communicator.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Dr Wildenburg is why I stay with Fairview MN Healthcare! She has given me the best care ever!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    There is really nothing else to say except A++++ for Dr. Wildenberg!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr Wildenberg continues to provide support and information along with making me feel like I am her treasured patient . She is one of a kind !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    I have the best surgeon in Dr Wildenberg. Everyone in her service was excellent from the anesthesiologist to the two female nurses who brought me to the surgery room. Obviously this is a stressful thing for anyone having surgery but this crew made me feel safe, heard and comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    Everyone was amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    This has been a lengthy and horrendous experience up to this point, riddle with mis-information, lack of empathy and follow through, but I finally feel safe and heard in Dr Wildenberg's care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Everyone was very attentive and friendly, which made the whole experience pleasant.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    The whole experience was good except for the fact that I had to wait an hour with my robe on waiting. I would have preferred to have been out in the lobby and then called in and had a shorter waiting time in the doctor's office itself. OK, that's all.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Excellent vilit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Kudos to everyone, a very good experience!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    All of my questions were answered and iI was able to get surgery scheduled in a timely manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Very impressed with my care during the past month at M Health Maple Grove.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    They are both knowledgeable and caring. Answered my questions clearly so I understood.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    I felt I was receiving excellent care and concern for my well being.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    The young lady that brought me back to the room and did my admission assessment for the doctor and took my blood pressure and that kind of stuff was very, very pleasant. I didn't get her name and she didn't have a name tag on. Everyone else treated me with courtesy and respect. I would definitely and have recommended Dr. Sarah and you people in her office to my family. My daughter has had surgery by Dr. Sarah. Have a good day.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr Wildenberg is wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Very positive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    Staff were welcoming and friendly and Dr. Wildenberg was caring, friendly, listened to my questions and explained things very well. She's personable and really cares that you leave with all info you need.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Everyone was kind & put me at ease

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Every person I came in contact with was wonderful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    It was very good; all the staff listened to every concern I had and made sure I was as

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    We were scared and the staff and doctor put us at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    My experience with the clinic and Dr Wildenberg has been wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    The doctor was very personable, informative, answered all my questions. I liked her from the start

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    The nurses were so caring and helpful. They deserve all the best for the job they do

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Completely satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Overall, I was very happy with my experience in preop, OR, and postop. Everyone was responsive and professional. My only negative was the NA in preop asking me for my DOB in the middle of the waiting room.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Waiting for results is very difficult.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    I'm very thankful for the support the hole staff gave me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Before I met with the Dr I was thinking I might get a second opinion. But after we met I decided I had total confidence in her and her treatment plan.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/1/2025

    Dr. Wildenberg was amazing. She's absolutely professional and smile a lot. I could not look for a better surgeon. Thank you very much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/1/2025

    I just wanted to say that Dr. Sarah Wildenberg is an excellent doctor and I would refer any and everyone to her that is in need of a very caring breast doctor. She doesn't mess around. I think she's terrific. She's got a terrific bedside manner, but your health, my health is the most important thing to her. I think she's just terrific. Just absolutely terrific. She's a real gem inside of the M Health Fairview and I hope you guys treat her accordingly. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    I was nervous about coming to Southdale because Fairview Ridges is closer to home and I have been there many times. However, from the valet at the front door, to the kind man at that entrance who gave us our nametags, everyone greeted us with a welcoming smile and clear directions to suite 440. The entire experience made me relax. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    It exceeded expectations and helped me make a big decision.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Fantastic!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    I was very happy with my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    It was a comfortable session

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Overall, the experience was excellent. I did feel that the front desk staff and the nurse that roomed me could have been a bit more personable and warmer. They were rather matter of fact and impersonal.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Everybody that I encountered during this health ordeal from the beginning through, and after the surgery have been some of the kindest caring people I have run into very professional. It was a very stressful time, and everybody that I encountered made it that much more comfortable. So grateful thank you everybody. I couldn't really pick out one person because everybody was fantastic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    The whole team was great. I felt seen, supported and cared for.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    I came with many fears and questions and left with all that I needed to know, including hand written Facts by the doctor and staff. Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Kind staff!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2025

    The best always. Always receive excellent care from Dr Wildenburg