About
Sarah M. Speck, MD, FACC has practiced cardiology and internal medicine in the greater Seattle area for more than 20 years. She earned her combined MD and Master of Public Health degree from the University of Illinois and completed her post-graduate training at University of Washington Hospitals. Dr. Speck serves as Medical Director of the cardiac wellness and rehabilitation programs at the Swedish Heart and Vascular Institute in Seattle. She also served as Medical Director for the Dean Ornish Program for reversing heart disease.
In 2009, Dr. Speck co-founded POTENTRx alongside Dan G. , building a medically-supervised lifestyle program that integrates exercise, nutrition, and preventive care. She holds fellowship status in the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and ranks among the top three cardiologists in Seattle. Her clinical focus spans cardiovascular health, women's heart disease, hormone replacement therapy, and stroke and heart attack prevention. Dr. Speck strongly champions exercise and nutrition as tools for preventing and reversing disease. She partners closely with each patient, viewing that relationship as central to achieving real health outcomes.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Illinois (MD, MPH)
Residency
University of Washington Hospitals
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Speck right for?
Dr. Speck is a strong fit for adults seeking proactive cardiovascular care and prevention. Patients with a family history of heart disease, prior cardiac events, or elevated stroke risk benefit from her clinical depth. She works especially well with women navigating heart disease or hormone-related cardiovascular concerns. Athletes and executives looking for rigorous cardiovascular screening also find a strong match with her practice focus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Speck treats a broad range of cardiovascular conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke risk. She also focuses on women's heart disease, hormone replacement therapy, and cardiovascular risk in athletes and executives. Prevention and early intervention guide her clinical approach.
Dr. Speck holds fellowship status in the American College of Cardiology, designated by the FACC credential. She trained at the University of Washington Hospitals and earned her MD and Master of Public Health from the University of Illinois.
Dr. Speck emphasizes exercise and nutrition as primary tools for preventing and reversing heart disease. She draws on her experience directing the Dean Ornish Program, a clinically validated lifestyle-based cardiac rehabilitation model. She partners closely with each patient to build a sustainable, personalized health plan.
Yes, patients with a family history of heart disease are well-suited for Dr. Speck's practice. She conducts thorough cardiovascular risk assessments and uses tools like the carotid intimal medial thickness (CIMT) ultrasound to detect early changes. Early screening helps her guide patients toward effective prevention strategies.
Dr. Speck serves as Medical Director of the cardiac wellness and rehabilitation programs at the Swedish Heart and Vascular Institute in Seattle. In that role, she oversees structured programs designed to improve heart health and support recovery. Her work there deepens her expertise in cardiac rehabilitation and preventive cardiology.
Yes, heart disease in women is one of Dr. Speck's core clinical focuses. She understands the distinct ways cardiovascular risk presents in women, including hormone-related factors. She tailors screening and treatment strategies to reflect those differences.
Dr. Speck co-founded POTENTRx in 2009 as a medically supervised lifestyle company integrating exercise science, nutrition, and preventive medicine. Speck Health operates as the medical practice arm of POTENTRx. Patients benefit from the broader team of exercise physiologists and lifestyle coaches who work alongside Dr. Speck.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026