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Sara L. Robinson, CNP

(153 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Professional interests include: anxiety, depression, preventive care

14701 Victor Hugo Boulevard N
Hugo, MN 55038

(952) 967-7475

Sara L. Robinson, CNP is a nurse in Hugo, MN specializing in family medicine. Sara L. Robinson, CNP is affiliated with HEALTHPARTNERS MEDICAL GROUP.

Office Locations

Address:

14701 Victor Hugo Boulevard N
Hugo, MN 55038

Address:

576 Apollo Drive
Lino Lakes, MN 55014

Some issues Sara L. Robinson, CNP 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.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

blood draw	88
doctor visit	48

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	99
doctor visit	63

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	81
doctor visit	50

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	82
doctor visit	80
preventive care	22
vaccines	24

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	62
doctor visit	94
preventive care	10
vaccines	12

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	22
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	71
doctor visit	55
preventive care	8
vaccines	10

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	125
breast procedures	22
doctor visit	158
preventive care	50
vaccines	18
women's imaging	22
X-rays	22

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

blood draw	93
doctor visit	118

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	209
breast procedures	24
doctor visit	261
preventive care	21
women's imaging	24
X-rays	24

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Sara L. Robinson, CNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Sara L. Robinson, CNP treated as a nurse in Hugo, MN were blood draw, preventive care, breast procedures and X-rays.

blood draw	101
breast procedures	23
doctor visit	103
preventive care	24
vaccines	16
women's imaging	23
X-rays	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Sara L. Robinson, CNP.

**Gender**
Female	27
Male	21

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	4
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Sara L. Robinson, CNP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Sara L. Robinson, CNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	7
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	1
Dementia	0

Education & Training

She is certified by the ANCC-Family Nurse Practitioner and has a state license in Minnesota.

Board Certification: ANCC-Family Nurse Practitioner

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Sara L. Robinson, CNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HEALTHPARTNERS MEDICAL GROUP

Ratings & Reviews

Sara L. Robinson, CNP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 153 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Sara L. Robinson, CNP from all over the web to help you find the right in Hugo, MN.

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Biography

Ms. Sara Robinson practices family medicine. She has indicated that her clinical interests include depression, preventive care, and anxiety. Ms. Robinson's patients gave her an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). She has a closed panel according to HealthPartners.