Dr. Sarah Shearer joined Renal Specialists of Houston in 1991 after completing a nephrology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Previously featured on CNN, she has received numerous teaching awards during her career and is known for her empathy and communication with patients. Dr. Shearer now serves as managing partner of the practice and is Medical Director of Fresenius Museum District Dialysis Center and Texas Medical Center Home Therapies.
PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC
- Clinical Associate Professor, Baylor College of Medicine, 1991 - 2021
- Clinical and Transplant Nephrologist, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
- Clinical and Transplant Nephrologist, Houston Methodist Hospital
- Physician Executive Board, Panoramic Health
- Clinical Advisory Committee, Panoramic Health
- Preceptor, UTMB School of Nursing for Nurse Practitioner Galveston TX 2018
RENAL FELLOWSHIP
- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 1989 - 1991
RESIDENCY
- Chief Medical Residency, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 1988 – 1989
- Residency, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1985 - 1988
MEDICAL SCHOOL
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 1981-1985
BOARD CERTIFICATION
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Diplomate in Nephrology
AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Geriatric Nephrology
- Hypertension
- Dialysis and Transplantation
MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS
- American Society of Nephrology
- Renal Physicians Association
AWARDS/HONORS
- Six-Time Recipient of Excellence in Teaching, Baylor College of Medicine
- Outstanding Clinical Faculty Member, Baylor College of Medicine
PUBLICATIONS
- S. Shearer: “Chronic Kidney Disease,” Houston Medical Journal Sept 2010 Vol 7 Issue 6
- S. Shearer: “Healthy Kidneys Should Be a Priority,” Houston Chronicle March 6, 2010
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Weekly Adult Singles Bible Study Teacher
- Bimonthly Women’s Bible Study Teacher
- Hope For Youth
- Featured by CNN during Hurricane Harvey, 2017
- Previous Medical Director, Casa El Buen Samaritano Medical Clinic, Houston
- Previous Member of Houston Mayor’s Wellness Council
