Sara A. Blankenship, NP

Sara A. Blankenship, NP-C, is a certified nurse practitioner (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners) whose clinical practice centers on family medicine. She grew up in Northwest Louisiana and traveled across the state line to graduate from Southern Arkansas University in 2011 with an associate of science degree in nursing. Blankenship’s urge to develop a more personal relationship with her patients led her to acquire a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2017 and a Master of Science in Nursing in 2020, both from Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s College of Nursing.  

Blankenship’s nursing background includes adults, pediatrics, gastroenterology and intensive care. After graduating from school and becoming a certified family nurse practitioner, Blankenship joined Pierremont Family Physicians, an established primary care clinic at WK Pierremont Health Center. 

Blankenship believes in treating patients with compassion and high-quality care. She strives to focus on every patient as a whole person. She understands that everyone is unique and respects diversity when it comes to comprehensive care. Blankenship believes patients themselves are integral to achieving total health and wellness.  

In her spare time, Blankenship enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys traveling, reading, shopping and spending time outdoors. 

Blankenship welcomes new patients and she accepts most insurance plans.