Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Sara N. Horst

Gastroenterology
Office
1211 21st Ave S Ste 220, 
Nashville, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
5
conditions
Office
1211 21st Ave S Ste 220, 
Nashville, TN 

Overview

Sara Horst is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dr. Horst is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 94 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Horst is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TN

Hospital Affiliations

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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Meridian Choice
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
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  • HMO
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Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Spectrum Priority Health
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
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Trustmark
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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Locations

Office
1211 21st Ave S Ste 220, Nashville, TN 37212
Other Locations
Vanderbilt Endoscopy One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Ln Ste 10200, Nashville, TN 37204

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

5 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Arm, Placebo-Controlled Maintenance Study of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 2)
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Arm, Placebo-Controlled Maintenance Study of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 2)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Induction Study of Mirikizumab in Conventional-Failed and Biologic-Failed Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 1)
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Induction Study of Mirikizumab in Conventional-Failed and Biologic-Failed Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 1)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Long-term Safety of SHR0302 Therapy in Subjects With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Long-term Safety of SHR0302 Therapy in Subjects With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: September 05, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: SHR0302
Study Phase: Phase 3
Health Coaching as a Tool for Improving Medication Adherence in Adult Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Prospective Randomized Study
Health Coaching as a Tool for Improving Medication Adherence in Adult Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Prospective Randomized Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 16, 2023
Intervention Type: Behavioral, Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Open Label, Randomized, Multicenter, Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Specific Carbohydrate and Mediterranean Diets to Induce Remission in Patients With Crohn's Disease
Open Label, Randomized, Multicenter, Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Specific Carbohydrate and Mediterranean Diets to Induce Remission in Patients With Crohn's Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 21, 2021
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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94 Total Publications

Bowel Urgency in Ulcerative Colitis Is Common and Associated With Disability, With Mediation From Psychosocial Factors.
Bowel Urgency in Ulcerative Colitis Is Common and Associated With Disability, With Mediation From Psychosocial Factors.
Journal: Gastro hep advances
Published: June 03, 2026
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You can book an appointment with Dr. Sara N. Horst by calling their office at 615-322-0128. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Sara N. Horst a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sara N. Horst is classified as an Elite expert for Crohn's Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Sara N. Horst specialize in?

While Dr. Sara N. Horst is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Sara N. Horst participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sara N. Horst has published 94 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Sara N. Horst's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Sara N. Horst accept my insurance?

Dr. Sara N. Horst accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-0128 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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