Physician, Assistant Professor
Primary Care - General Internal Medicine
Department: Internal Medicine
A fascination with science led me to a career in medicine, but it was an appreciation for people that inspired me to become a primary care physician. I now serve as the lead physician for Outpatient Care New Albany General Internal Medicine, and I am board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine.
It’s a privilege to be able to build relationships with my patients and to support them through their health journeys. I’m passionate about educating my patients about all their individualized treatment options and empowering them to make healthy choices in their lives. In addition to primary and preventive care, I also specialize in chronic disease management, preoperative medicine and women’s health. I speak both Chinese and Japanese.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is a very special place to work because there are abundant opportunities to continue to learn and grow as physicians. I love working with teams of highly motivated people who challenge me to deliver the best care possible every day.
When I’m not working, I love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy traveling and exploring new places. I grew up in Japan and also like to read Japanese novels.
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As of 11/3/2025, Sara Li has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Li listened to all my concerns
Very good experience
Dr. Li is very compassionate and knowledgeable about my mental and physical health.
Dr. Li is the best doctor that I have ever had. She is very thorough in diagnosing the medical problems that I have had. She is kind and caring and a wonderful listener. To
Dr. Li is super!!!!!!
Professional, knowledgeable, my best interests important
I had a question about lower abdominal pain which my visit with my OBGYN that same morning suggested I speak with the provider about as well. I mentioned it to her and she did not discuss it she stated that I should speak with my regular PC on my next appointment. That was very disappointing for me because it could be life threatening and my next appointment with my regular PC was a month away. I was scheduled with her because my PC didn't have any availability. I was expecting the same thorough treatment I would have gotten from my regular PC.
Dr Li is a caring physician who takes time with me regarding overall health & wellness. She's extremely responsive.
Very thoughtful and patient
Dr. Li is awesome!
Dr. Li is always so helpful and thorough. I never feel I have to fight to get the care I deserve, im always heard in a professionally curious and empathetic way
Dr. Li is so kind and compassionate. She always listens attentively to my concerns or questions and is thoughtful in her responses.
All good
All good
Professional, friendly Reviewed test results and gave recommendations
Efficient
Pleasant, thorough, knowledgeable, caring, discussion and choices
As always, Dr Li puts the personal spin on it. She spends time and examines, reviews lab work which she ordered in advance. She is very much on top of your personal healthcare. An excellent physician!
Dr Li is exceptional. I am lucky to have her as my PCP!
Dr Li is so knowledgeable and willing to listen and have a dialogue. I appreciate learning new things from her.
Very knowledgeable, professional and nice.
Dr. Li is the best doctor, she is so knowledgeable, patient, caring and I trust her so much for my care.
Dr Li listens, ask you questions and gives you responses. She is very attentive and caring.
Attentive. Understood my concerns. Not in a hurry at all
Dr. Li is caring and really listens to understand. When I meet with her, I feel that she is focused on me and doesn't seem to be rushing through to get to the next patient. It helps tremendously as I feel seen and heard which enables me to be more open and honest when discussing my health care needs.
Dr. Li takes the time to listen to my concerns and is analytical and thoughtful in her responses. I never feel like I am being rushed.
Dr Li was great. She was kind and knowledgeable. She helped me address my foot injury. She also was concerned about my BP and we were able to change my med
I greatly appreciate how Dr. Li listens to me and bases her recommendations on my insights into my own health. Case in Point: I cannot take statins and she doesn't push me about it and works with me to come up with alternatives knowing I will research options.
Dr. Li answered questions about next steps
Dr. Li is a very caring provider and I trust her with my health concerns.
Dr. Li is just wonderful. I can't think of any better way to describe her. She is caring, listens to my concerns, reviews test results with me thoroughly and has a strong understanding of my Individual health profile. In short, I couldn't ask for a better care provider.
Dr. Li is one of the best physicians I have ever had.
I love Dr. Li! She is so warm and friendly. She takes her time and listens to my concerns and explains things so well. I feel heard.
I can't speak highly enough about Dr. Li. Dr. Li listens with empathy to my concerns, reviews my overall health and suggests ways to improve health and have a better quality of life.
I feel my primary doctor is so knowledgeable and listens carefully and gives good advice.
Very involved in addressing and prescribing for my concerns and health Issues. Courteous, knowledgeable, thorough
I love Dr. Li! She is a superior physician, quite intelligent and caring. She really listens! I recommend here fully.
Dr. Li is consistently attentive and willing to listen to any of my concerns. Her responses are on target and she shows excellent knowledge of how to address any of my concerns. She is also exceptionally professional and kind.
I have always had a good experience with my care provider, she is very attentive and a good listener, she takes all my concerns into consideration and advises me accordingly.
All good.
Very thorough and thoughtful explanations
I was extremely impressed for the thoroughness of the exam.
I always have a great experience with Everyone at OSU
She had a very difficult time understanding my concern and asked several times the same thing. I left feeling like I didn't feel like I had any more information than I had when I came in and that I utterly wasted my time
Listens to me and discusses everything I ask about. Never makes me feel rushed
Dr Li is brilliant
Our provider and team have been awesome. They always respond quickly and are always nice and thoughtful
Dr. Li is wonderful, and I feel so very fortunate to have her as my primary care doctor. She is kind, caring, engaging and never makes me feel rushed.
She is kind and very knowledgable . She is by far the best provider I've ever experience. I'm 76years old and have had several PCP.