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Dr. Amal Sarah, MD

Accepting New Patients

(31 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Tishreen University Faculty of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: stroke, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), diabetes, and more.

5075 Parkway Drive Suite 101
Mason, OH 45040

(513) 584-6898

Dr. Amal Sarah, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Mason, OH specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Tishreen University Faculty of Medicine in 1995 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Amal Sarah, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health, Mercy Health Physicians Cincinnati, LLC and MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS CINCINNATI LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

5075 Parkway Drive Suite 101
Mason, OH 45040

Address:

3088 Angel Drive
Bethel, OH 02061

Some issues Dr. Amal Sarah, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

doctor visit	231
lab tests	47
preventive care	16
vaccines	16

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	82

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	430
lab tests	70
preventive care	56
vaccines	56

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	20
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

doctor visit	411
lab tests	47
preventive care	101
vaccines	101

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	50
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

doctor visit	424
lab tests	44
preventive care	79
vaccines	79

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	18
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

doctor visit	393
lab tests	29
preventive care	87
vaccines	87

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	16
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

blood draw	97
doctor visit	411
lab tests	37
preventive care	68
vaccines	68

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	13
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	0

blood draw	99
doctor visit	385
lab tests	25
preventive care	58
vaccines	58

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	20
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

doctor visit	328
lab tests	29
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	17
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

doctor visit	566
lab tests	45

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amal Sarah, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amal Sarah, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Mason, OH were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

blood draw	98
doctor visit	398
lab tests	41
preventive care	62
vaccines	62

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amal Sarah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	131
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	38
85 and over	15
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	78

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amal Sarah, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amal Sarah, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	3
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Amal Sarah, MD graduated from Tishreen University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. She completed residency at University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (Family Medicine) and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Tishreen University Faculty of Medicine (1995)

Residency: University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals (2003)

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine (Family Medicine)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amal Sarah, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Health

Mercy Health Physicians Cincinnati, LLC

MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS CINCINNATI LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Amal Sarah, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, HealthSpring, Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, HealthSmart, United Healthcare, Medical Mutual, Aetna, TRICARE, Three Rivers, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, Sagamore, Molina Healthcare, Payer Provider, Medicare Railroad KY & OH, CIN-MHS MSSP, Valor Health Plan OH, Quality Care Partners PPO OH, Paramount Elite OH, Buckeye Health Plan OH, Essence Lumeris OH, Medigold OH, Direct Health Connect/H2B OH, USA MCO OH, Ohio Health Choice, Ohio Healthy, Immergrun OH, CareSource OH, Medicare OH, Frontpath Health Coalition OH and The Health Plan OH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Amal Sarah, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

HealthSpring

Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth

MultiPlan

HealthSmart

United Healthcare

Medical Mutual

Aetna

TRICARE

Three Rivers

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Anthem

Sagamore

Molina Healthcare

Payer Provider

Medicare Railroad KY & OH

CIN-MHS MSSP

Valor Health Plan OH

Quality Care Partners PPO OH

Paramount Elite OH

Buckeye Health Plan OH

Essence Lumeris OH

Medigold OH

Direct Health Connect/H2B OH

USA MCO OH

Ohio Health Choice

Ohio Healthy

Immergrun OH

CareSource OH

Medicare OH

Frontpath Health Coalition OH

The Health Plan OH

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Amal Sarah, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 31 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Amal Sarah, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Mason, OH.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-21

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Dr. Sarah is the best. I would recommend her to anyone.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-21

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Love Dr Sarah

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amal Sarah, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$898 FARXIGA $204	BYDUREON WEEKLY $187	MOVANTIK $146	BREZTRI $125	BYDUREON PEN $77	Other $159
Novo Nordisk Inc	$613 Victoza $191	Ozempic $116	Tresiba $99	NovoLog $88	RYBELSUS $58	Other $61
AbbVie Inc.	$572 UBRELVY $309	QULIPTA $151	VRAYLAR $112
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$525 SHINGRIX $157	ANORO $131	BREO $100	ARNUITY $33	TANZEUM $32	Other $71
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$405 XARELTO $326	INVOKANA $64	INVOKAMET $15
Other	$2,442 ELIQUIS $206	Myrbetriq $169	Pain Therapies $127	TOUJEO $111	Freestyle Libre 2 $110	Other $1,718

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,439
Education	$15

Biography

Dr. Amal Sarah's area of specialization is family medicine. After attending Tishreen University Faculty of Medicine for medical school, she completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Cincinnati. These areas are among Dr. Sarah's clinical interests: pain, bronchitis, and high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). She is rated highly by her patients. In addition to English, Dr. Sarah speaks Arabic. She is affiliated with Mercy Health. Her practice in Mason, OH is open to new patients as reported by Mercy Health.