Falls Church

I am Dr. Opara, a native of the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area, and I am proud to serve the KerixHealth community! While I was raised here, I honed my hands-on style of practicing family medicine while training in rural Pennsylvania, which taught me the value of a strong patient-doctor relationship. As a first-generation child of Nigerian immigrants, I was raised with a deep-seated appreciation for hard work, and I bring that commitment to every patient interaction. I chose a career in family medicine not just as a profession, but as a calling, a way to live out my Christian faith by showing the love of Christ through healing and caring for the sick. My passion is to help my patients regain autonomy over their health, especially those struggling with obesity and related chronic illnesses. Through the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, I have the time to truly listen to your story and use my expertise in lifestyle and obesity medicine to partner with you on a personalized wellness journey. I practice evidence-based care and my goal is to build a healthcare safety net that is accessible, affordable, and dedicated to your long-term well-being. When I'm not in the office, you can find me having dance parties with my six-year-old nephew, laughing until I can't breathe with a close group of friends, or "rucking" with my local hike club. These moments with family and friends fuel my spirit and reinforce the importance of living a vibrant, active life. I look forward to meeting you and your family and partnering with you on your health journey!

Sarah has been a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2012. Her nursing career began in critical care, with experience in the ICU, step-down units and labor & delivery. As a nurse practitioner, she has worked in gynecology, oncology, pediatric surgery, and pediatric urgent care. For the past nine years, she has focused on pediatric primary care, providing comprehensive healthcare to children and their families. At KerixHealth, Sarah looks forward to treating patients of all ages and is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care across the lifespan. Sarah is passionate about building strong patient-provider relationships and strives to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel heard and valued. She believes in a collaborative approach to healthcare, ensuring patients leave each visit feeling informed and empowered rather than lectured. She completed her undergraduate studies in biomedical zoology at the University of Oklahoma before earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Oklahoma City University, where she was a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Saint Louis University. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and their two sons, ages 10 and 12. Their family also includes a beloved giant doodle dog named Gander. She trains in taekwondo, is an avid OU Sooners football fan, enjoys outdoor activities, and loves to travel.