Everyone at McFarland is terrific. You are treated extremely well and your questions and concerns are always heard and answered. Dr. Renze and the nurses in the office are really top notch!

March 7, 2026

Dr. Sarah Renze is down to earth and listens. She has great staff that support her and always is there for you when you’re not feeling well. Her staff are quick about contacting you with lab or X-ray result's. I have a great deal of confidence in her.

February 18, 2026

Dr. Renze is a great doctor who listens to you and answers questions that you have. I’m happy she’s my doctor.

February 7, 2026

Dr. Renze and the staff at McFarland clinic in Ames are great people to work with. Dr. Renze is the best.

January 30, 2026

Dr. Renze always listens to my concerns and involves me in what the next step should be in my care. She is caring and compassionate.

December 11, 2025

Dr. Renze was very professional and showed a genuine interest in my wellbeing. Additionally, she made sure that everything was well explained and all options were presented in sufficient detail.

September 19, 2025

Dr. Renze is amazing! She is empathetic, has very good bedside manner, isn’t rushed, cares, tells you what is going on as it is about to happen, is non-judgmental and encouraging. I’m so grateful to have her as my doctor.

June 10, 2025

She listens. Always. Do whatever you need to do to keep her with McFarland. She is wonderful.

May 6, 2025

She made my child feel comfortable! She is always interested in what they are doing and how well they are doing.

April 14, 2025

I think Dr. Renze is very thorough and very kind. She’s also very easy to talk to and a very good doctor.

March 12, 2025

Dr. Sarah Renze is the best provider we have ever had. She is very personable and you can tell she cares about her patients. We will always seek her opinion when it comes to our families healthcare.

February 28, 2025

She took time to answer all my questions. I have white coat anxiety and she was respectful and patient with me.

February 24, 2025

Dr. Renze is very knowledgeable and thorough. She answers all my questions with care and I’m very comfortable knowing she has my best interest in mind.

January 16, 2025

Dr. Renze shows honest concern for my wellbeing and that means a lot to me.

January 9, 2025

She is always able to answer my questions and is very thorough.

December 4, 2024

I love my provider, she listens and truly cares about what is going on with me health wise and personally as well. The fact that she cares about my mental health is so important!! Thank you Dr. Renze

November 27, 2024

I consider Dr. Renzi, to be an excellent physician. She has been taking care of myself and family for the last 15 plus years. I would highly recommend her to others.

November 21, 2024

Fully listens to her patients, giving them her full attention. Compassionate and caring

October 13, 2024

Dr Renze always takes time to listen to what you have to say. No matter what is going on, when she enters the exam room, the patient is always her main focus.

September 27, 2024

Dr. Renze is patient and takes the time to listen. She makes my children feel comfortable.

August 19, 2024

Dr. Renze is kind, yet professional. She is extremely intelligent and knowledgeable about subjects not directly related to general medicine, however always sends me to a specialist when needed. She answered all my questions, even if it was not the answer I want to hear. I am so grateful to have her in my corner advocating for me.

August 2, 2024

Dr. Renze was kind, compassionate, and patient, taking ample time to answer my questions and make sure I was comfortable with my treatment plan and that it started out well. I've been avoiding medical care for some time, and I feel she is going to be a good guide for getting things taken care of and back on a better track.

July 31, 2024

Dr. Renzie is thorough yet not rushed; refers when necessary, and involves me in decisions.

July 4, 2024

About

Joined McFarland Clinic

August 2005

Languages Spoken

English

Education & Professional Certification

Certifications

American Board of Family Practice

Education

Loras College, Dubuque, IA

BS, 1993-1997

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

MD, 1997-2002

Residency

Iowa Lutheran Family Medicine, Des Moines, IA

Family Medicine, 2002-2005

Professional Societies

American Academy of Family Practice
American Medical Association
Iowa Academy of Family Practice
Iowa Medical Society
Marshall County Medical Society