About
Sarah Daniels, MD is a board-certified internist who has practiced in Austin, Texas, for more than 15 years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Colgate University in 1999 and her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2006. She completed both her internship and her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago between 2006 and 2009. Austin Top Doctors 2025 recognized her among the city's best internal medicine physicians.
Before medical school, Dr. Daniels served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia, Southern Africa, from 1999 to 2001. She later served as President of the Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Group in Tucson from 2004 to 2006. Her clinical interests include weight loss, women's health, and promoting strength and fitness. She believes every patient has their own path to better health, whether that means hiking on vacation, reducing medications, or improving nutrition. She holds memberships in the Texas Medical Association and the Travis County Medical Association. Outside medicine, she enjoys rowing, travel, hiking, and caring for her two dogs.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ — Doctorate of Medicine, 2006
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, 2007-2009
Certifications
Conditions Treated
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Daniels practices Internal Medicine with special clinical interests in weight loss, women's health, and promoting strength and fitness. She addresses both acute and chronic health concerns and devotes particular attention to preventive care and personalized wellness planning. Her MDVIP-affiliated practice also includes comprehensive advanced health screenings and diagnostic testing.
Yes. Dr. Daniels holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Dr. Daniels partners with patients to educate and coach them toward their personal health goals. She believes each patient has their own path to improved health and builds individualized care plans accordingly. Her appointments are unhurried, giving her time to review records, conduct thorough exams, and work through complex health questions with each patient.
Dr. Daniels earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson. She then completed an internship and Internal Medicine residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago between 2006 and 2009. Before medical school, she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia from 1999 to 2001.
Dr. Daniels has practiced in Austin for more than 15 years. During that time, she has built strong working relationships with specialists throughout the city. She holds hospital affiliations with St. David's Medical Center and Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin.
Yes. Austin Top Doctors 2025 named Dr. Daniels one of the best internal medicine physicians in Austin. She is also a member of the Texas Medical Association and the Travis County Medical Association.
Dr. Daniels personally sees every patient who visits her practice. Members do not see a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in her place. This direct access extends beyond office hours, as members can reach Dr. Daniels by phone after hours and on weekends.
Through the MDVIP Wellness Program Plus, Dr. Daniels offers advanced testing focused on cognitive, cardiovascular, and metabolic health. This includes a comprehensive metabolic panel, nutritional checks, advanced heart disease testing, and inflammation testing. The program also uses advanced cognitive health tools to evaluate brain health and screen for early signs of impairment.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026