About
Sara Schwartz, MD has called New Mexico home since 1990 and considers herself a proud native New Mexican. She earned her Bachelor's degree, completed medical school, and finished both her internship and family medicine residency at the University of New Mexico. Her entire clinical formation took place at UNM, where she developed a lasting commitment to family medicine.
Dr. Schwartz believes that understanding a patient's personal values is the foundation of good medical care. She brings experience in both urgent care and primary care, giving her range across acute and chronic health concerns. Outside the clinic, she spends time camping and fishing with her husband and son, and she also enjoys gardening, crocheting, and traveling.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of New Mexico, Bachelor's degree
Medical School
University of New Mexico
Residency
Family Medicine, University of New Mexico
Additional Training
Internship at University of New Mexico
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Schwartz right for?
Dr. Schwartz is well suited to patients who want a physician who takes time to understand their individual values and goals. Adults managing chronic health conditions will benefit from her thorough, personalized approach. Her urgent care background makes her a reliable choice for patients who also need responsive care for sudden illnesses or injuries. Patients who prioritize a long-term relationship with a single, consistent physician will find her practice philosophy a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Schwartz treats both chronic and acute health concerns. She manages ongoing conditions and handles sudden illnesses, infections, and injuries. Her background spans urgent care and primary care, giving her broad clinical range.
Yes. Dr. Schwartz holds board certification in Family Medicine. She completed all of her medical training at the University of New Mexico.
Dr. Schwartz completed her Bachelor's degree, medical school, internship, and family medicine residency all at the University of New Mexico. Her deep roots at UNM shaped her commitment to family medicine.
Dr. Schwartz centers her care on each patient's individual values. She believes that understanding what matters most to a person leads to better, more personalized medical decisions. Her goal is to help patients reach their health objectives while respecting their priorities.
Yes. Dr. Schwartz brings experience from both urgent care and primary care settings. That background equips her to handle unexpected health problems quickly alongside her ongoing primary care work.
The practice has not published language information for Dr. Schwartz. Contact Manzanilla Health directly at 505-292-1818 for details.
Dr. Schwartz found her passion for family medicine during her training at the University of New Mexico. She is especially drawn to the long-term relationships that family medicine makes possible. She values knowing her patients as individuals, not just as a set of symptoms.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026