Dr. Sara PastoorM.D.

Family Medicine

at People-Centered Health — San Antonio, TX

About

D. brings over 25 years of experience in medicine to People-Centered Health, along with a career that spans military service, academic health systems, and innovative primary care models. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Oakland University and her medical degree from Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine and later earned a Masters in Health Administration from Trinity University. Dr. Pastoor holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and serves as a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. She spent the first 15 years of her career in the Army Medical Department, retiring at the rank of colonel in 2013, and remains in the Army's retired reserves. She went on to serve as the inaugural Director for UT Health's Primary Care Center in San Antonio, leading patient-centered transformation and primary care expansion in an academic setting. She also served as Medical Director for a primary care platform supporting H-E-B employees and their dependents. Dr. Pastoor is passionate about the physician-patient relationship and its role in effective care. She volunteers at Corazon Ministries' homeless clinic in downtown San Antonio and has participated in numerous medical service trips abroad.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Oakland University, BA in Psychology

Medical School

Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine

Residency

Family Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine

Additional Training

Masters in Health Administration, Trinity University

Certifications

Board Certified by the American Board of Family MedicineFellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians

Who is Dr. Pastoor right for?

Dr. Pastoor is well suited for adults seeking a physician with deep, broad clinical experience and a strong commitment to the patient relationship. Patients navigating chronic conditions, preventive health planning, or complex care coordination benefit from her longitudinal expertise. Those who value a physician with health system leadership experience will find her perspective valuable. Her background in military medicine and community health also makes her a natural fit for veterans and patients with a connection to those communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Dr. Pastoor holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, a distinction that reflects her sustained commitment to the specialty.

Dr. Pastoor has practiced medicine for over 25 years. Her career spans Army Medicine, academic health systems, and innovative primary care platforms. She retired from the Army Medical Department as a colonel in 2013 and continues to serve in the Army's retired reserves.

Dr. Pastoor earned her medical degree from Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine and completed her Family Medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine. She later earned a Masters in Health Administration from Trinity University.

Dr. Pastoor centers her practice on the physician-patient relationship. She believes that effective healthcare requires genuine collaboration and that patients should play an active role in their own care decisions. Her approach combines evidence-based medicine with attentiveness to each patient's individual goals and values.

Yes. Dr. Pastoor served as the inaugural Director for UT Health's Primary Care Center in San Antonio, where she led patient-centered transformation and primary care expansion. She also served as Medical Director for a primary care platform supporting H-E-B employees and their dependents.

Dr. Pastoor spent the first 15 years of her career in the Army Medical Department and retired at the rank of colonel. She remains in the Army's retired reserves. That background gives her particular familiarity with the health concerns and culture of military patients and veterans.

Dr. Pastoor sees adult patients across a broad range of health needs, including chronic disease management, preventive care, and specialist coordination. Her experience in diverse care settings equips her to handle both routine primary care and more complex clinical situations.

Yes. Dr. Pastoor volunteers at Corazon Ministries' homeless clinic in downtown San Antonio. She has also participated in multiple medical service trips abroad, reflecting a long-standing commitment to care beyond the clinic walls.

Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026