Sarah Rings, D.N.P., P.M.H.N.P.-B.C.
Psychiatry
1501 W. Chisholm Street
Alpena, MI 49707 Directions
4.7 out of 5
144 verified ratings
144 Ratings, 86 Comments
Jul 17, 2024
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Very caring
Jul 16, 2024
All staff were courteous.
Ms Rings appeared to be in charge of the staff assisting her.
The staff appeared comfortable in approaching her with questions
She is knowledgeable and shows empathy.
Jul 16, 2024
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
She is a great doctor!! She listens to my needs and concerns!!
Jul 16, 2024
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I recommend her You’ll like her
Jul 8, 2024
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Sarah is wonderful!
Jun 29, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
She let me know when there was a medication shortage, and locations that might not have been affected. I was able to gain and maintain necessary levels thanks to that.
Jun 26, 2024
I have been Sarah Rings patient for years now and I won't see anyone else
Jun 26, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Sarah listens and actually hears me. She understands my concerns regarding medications and background yet still helps in finding solutions when my anxiety and depression are out of control. Sarah is an excellent provider and has made accommodations to return my phone call one day when I was really struggling with anxiety. She does her best to get me appointments closer together when I seem to struggle. She is the only provider I have ever had that was able to really listen to me and make medication adjustments that actually work for me. I believe my treatment with Sarah paired with therapy with Nancy [ ]. is helping manage my mental health symptoms as well meet with overall health/behavioral health goals. The office staff is really great and friendly as well. [Personal details redacted for privacy.]
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing much that I can think of. Sometimes I wish Nancy and Sarah had more availability at times. But both do an excellent job of getting me in if they have cancellation or a spot opens up. Overall my experience with my service and service providers has been excellent.
Jun 26, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Sarah Rings and her staff ⚕️
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Not a thing
Jun 24, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
The way she listens and understands her patients is outstanding
Jun 21, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Sarah either understands or she really cares for her patients. She's been wonderful. And I've seen plenty of shrinks and she's the best listener.
Jun 17, 2024
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Everything
Jun 17, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Ever thingʻ
Jun 17, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
I always get the best care with Sarah rings. She listens to my needs and gives me great advice. I trust her and glad She’s here. Feel like I’m in good hands!
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing everything is perfect
Jun 17, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Sarah goes out of her way to accommodate my needs and alleviate my anxieties about starting new medications. She is an excellent provider and I would recommend her to anyone in need of psychiatric care
Jun 17, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
The office is efficient and professional. Everyone from reception, the intake nurse and Ms Rings is focused on providing timely and professional services. I could not ask for more.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
See previous post
Jun 17, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Her questions to cover my issues
Jun 14, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Sarah herself is outstanding. I am very pleased to be working with her and I look forward to seeing her. She listens to me and takes my ideas into consideration. She is thoughtful and kind.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Front desk staff does not seem very warm or welcoming.
May 30, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Sarah is always patient understanding and listens carefully to anything that I have to say. She asked me appropriate questions regarding medication and prescribes appropriate medication.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
The meetings that I have with Sarah are educational and helpful. She is a true professional and I’ve appreciated having her. At this point I can’t think of anything that Sarah would need to change to make my experience better.
May 27, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Sarah is absolutely wonderful. Caring, kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, etc.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing - it was great.
May 23, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Outstanding? What's outstanding is I'm feeling better with less self doubt and limited anxiety, which is directly related to the course of treatment Ms Ring prescribed. I feel better and I'm on a good road and hope to stay on course with Ms Ring's guidance.
May 23, 2024
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing.
May 23, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Sarah listens to me and I feel the rapport I am building with her is getting stronger. I feel I can be honest with her and she is attentive to my needs. I really feel as if she is understanding and knowledgeable and works well to meet my specific needs with medications. She is proactive and I truly feel like she is the best provider I have ever worked with.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing that I can think of. Sometimes it takes a little longer to see her than I what I might need but she still does her best to get me in.
May 22, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Sarah and staff are always exceptional!
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Everything was great
May 21, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Always is attentive and is a good listener
May 20, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Normal visit
What could have been done to improve your experience?
She be in Gaylord
May 16, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
I absolutely love Sarah. Anyone I know looking for help I recommend them to see if she’s available. She listens to all my concerns, lets me have an opinion on how we moved forward, and even is understanding when I go on rambles over explaining how I feel.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Absolutely nothing. Sarah’s whole office is wonderful to work with.
May 14, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
She is very personable and caring
May 3, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Everything
Apr 30, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
She’s an amazing doctor and takes care Of me very well she always goes above and beyond the call of duty
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing could’ve been done to improve it. It was a great experience.
Apr 29, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
All was excellent.
Apr 29, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Her overall patient care is excellent. She always listens to what you have to say about how you are feeling. Whenever changes to your medication is needed she always asks if you agree with the changes. She also gives you options if she is able to.
Apr 29, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
She understood me. Explained what some of her questions meant when I didn’t understand how to answer.very pleasant. Felt at ease with her.
Apr 25, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Appreciated that I have made a sound decision based on my experience and needs.
Apr 18, 2024
What could have been done to improve your experience?
When you call in that you don't have to keep going through all these prompts and then be on hold forever...
Apr 17, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
I really like how she listens and is genuinely concerned and she don't rush you
Apr 16, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
At reception, they are helpful with my circumstances of mental health and try to be very accommodating. She also gave a jolly rancher once (: Sarah’s nurses, that work with her are very kind and understanding and patient. When I was overwhelmed and had trouble focusing the way they spoke to me made me feel safe. Sarah also is very patient and understanding, very nice and easy to talk to as well. <3 Jamie is also amazing to work with. I think she is encouring and patient. Sarah and Jamie are both amazing people that im very sure excited to work. They make it feel like I want to work hard on my mental health. To let them down or myself.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
First time visit I was extremely nervous, because it had to be in person. But looking back I don’t think I would change it.
Apr 15, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Sarah was excellent
Apr 10, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
She listens carefully to me and has a great attitude. She is very friendly and approachable and makes it easy for me to talk to her
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing to improve...she is already operating at a high level
Apr 9, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Sarah is always willing to listen, has a special way in explaining what her professional opinion is and allowing patient input. She is caring, supportive and exceptional at what she does. She is someone I truly feel like I can count on and has my best interest in mind as her patient.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
N/A - Sarah is and always has been great.
Apr 8, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
I am medically complex and Sarah understands that it is difficult and walks me thru everything and is willing to try to do anything to help me. She is a wonderful dr and person.
Apr 6, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
This was my first time seeking psychiatric treatment and I was very nervous, but Sarah made me feel seen and supported from our very first greeting. I am excited to have her in my corner on my journey to wellness! Sarah has given me hope when I needed it most.
Apr 1, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
She was so kind and helpful. I like that she genuinely listened to what I had to say. It made me feel seen and understood.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
The receptionist at the checkout window could be friendlier. She wasn’t mean or rude but kind of short and a little condescending. Everyone else from the check in receptionist to the nursing staff and Sarah were all a pleasure.
Mar 30, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Is the best provider I have ever had she listens to me she validates, and she actually hears me. I have been struggling with some anxiety and Sarah helped me work out a plan where I could have a medication that helped with my anxiety for this time but also to make sure that being a person in recovery that I’m still safe with taking those meds. I need medication changes she’s on it and that makes me feel that she cares and that she hears me and that she is willing to you know help take action in my treatment. I highly recommend Sarah ringings to anyone and actually have referred several coworkers/friends to her. Last thing Sarah also helped me come up with some resources to afford my depression medication which was huge for me because it was $1400 with my insurance changes and there’s no way I could afford that. this is the only medication that has been effective for me so she printed off a bunch of applications and showed me a coupon where I was able to get my medication for free.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing else I can think of that Sarah could do to improve my experience. Generally like this last time I called she had a cancellation and I was able to get right in especially when I was struggling I know sometimes she’s a few weeks out but that’s probably because she’s a great provider and lots of people go to see her, so that is understandable And she answers everything like if I have a question or a med change or needs something changed she always does that with her nurses and coordinates that so really there’s nothing I can think of that she can do that would improve my experience. My experience has been great.
Mar 29, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Just that Sarah is a considerate and understanding person. I like her very much and will continue to see her.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing that I can think of.
Mar 27, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Sarah is very thorough. She helps me with questions I may have.
Mar 25, 2024
What could have been done to improve your experience?
To care about someone
Mar 21, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Sarah grew on me…well as my mood changed…I was sick of being a Guinea pig trying this and that…but FINALLY found something that works…and I want to thank her for that❣️
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Magically diagnose and prescribe without trial and error
Mar 21, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
It's very difficult to explain. I don't feel I'm being listened & treated as others have. I like Sarah, am terrified to tell her a lot due to not being treated as I need.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
I wish I could answer
Mar 20, 2024
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
If it wasn't for her I listening to me and how I felt my life wouldn't be where I am today. I've been able to have a radically better quality of life and a clear head.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing. Dr Rings is amazing.