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Sara A Durkee, MD
My gender: Female
Where I practice
About me
I grew up in Japan, but consider Seattle my home. My husband and I have two young and energetic children. The balance of helping others and intellectual stimulation is what drew me to medicine. I can't imagine doing anything else. I am bilingual in English and Japanese.
About my practice
I believe in Kaiser Permanente's philosophy of providing high-quality care to a wide spectrum of patients. I like being supported in a multi-specialty group, where I learn from peers in other medical specialties. It is an honor and privilege to walk with women through all stages of life. I believe in providing high quality, personalized and compassionate care to my patients. My role is to listen and provide the tools for patients to make informed and educated decisions. I am interested in women's health, including normal and complicated pregnancies. Every day brings something new to learn about myself and about others.
How I thrive
I enjoy running, skiing, traveling, cooking and gardening. I try to get outside to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest as much as possible. I try to maintain balance in my life by spending time with my family and staying healthy. I'm enjoying introducing my children to favorite past times like hiking, swimming and camping. You might also find me trying out new recipes.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Bellevue Medical Center
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Appointment/Information
- 1-800-995-5658 (toll free)
- Appointment/Information
- 425-502-3000
- Fax
- 425-502-3589
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
University of Washington Medical CenterBoard certification
Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Internship
University of Washington Medical CenterResidency
University of Washington Medical CenterJoined Kaiser Permanente
2015Provider ID
034349License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1245494830Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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12/13/2025