About
Dr. Sarah Thayer grew up in Annville, Kentucky and earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky School of Medicine in 2012. She completed her Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Louisville in 2016, serving as chief resident. She continues as gratis faculty at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. After residency, she worked at Baptist Health LaGrange in primary care and nursery medicine before joining MedLou.
Dr. Thayer's clinical interests center on getting to know patients and their families and managing chronic medical conditions over time. She finds deep satisfaction in longitudinal care. Outside the office, she and her husband keep backyard beehives. She enjoys making products from the beeswax and, by her own admission, leaves most of the beekeeping to her husband. She also has a son named Ben and a giant schnoodle named Maggie.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Kentucky School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Louisville
Additional Training
Gratis faculty, University of Louisville School of Medicine
Who is Dr. Thayer right for?
Dr. Thayer is well-suited for patients of all ages who value continuity and long-term relationship-driven care. Her dual training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics makes her an excellent choice for families who want one physician for both parents and children. Patients with chronic conditions who want a doctor focused on knowing their full health history will find her approach particularly fitting. Her nursery medicine experience also makes her a strong option for families with newborns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Thayer holds dual training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She completed her combined residency at the University of Louisville and served as chief resident. This allows her to care for patients from birth through adulthood.
Dr. Thayer is not currently accepting new patients at the MedLou Louisville East location. Prospective patients can join the MedLou waitlist to be notified when space opens.
Dr. Thayer earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. She completed her Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Louisville in 2016, where she served as chief resident.
Yes. Dr. Thayer has experience in both pediatrics and nursery medicine. Her work at Baptist Health LaGrange after residency included direct nursery care, making her a strong choice for families with infants and young children.
Dr. Thayer focuses on getting to know patients and their families and on managing chronic medical issues over time. She prioritizes longitudinal care and building trust with patients across all life stages.
Yes. Dr. Thayer continues as gratis faculty at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She maintains that teaching role alongside her clinical practice at MedLou.
Dr. Thayer manages a broad range of chronic medical issues through her internal medicine and pediatrics training. She focuses on understanding the full context of each patient's health to guide ongoing care.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026