I was lucky enough to meet Sarah Briere at the infertility in Point Loma while trying to conceive after infertility and miscarriages. After a round of treatment and another miscarriage, we had a spontaneous pregnancy after HSG. So I was referred back to ObGyn Vandever since the pregnancy wasn't a result of treatment. Obviously because of the prior losses and difficulties I was stressed, nervous, anxious, and cautiously hopeful that this time the baby would stick. I had a first appointment with a doctor that went great, she was lovely, but my second appointment was with Sarah. Right away, I knew I wanted her to take care of my little bean. She made me feel calm, heard, loved, and cared for, and not just because it was her job, but because I mattered and the pregnancy mattered to her. Every time I came to an appointment it felt personal and like she cared. There were questions about me, life, and follow ups from prior appointments, that never made me feel rushed or just a patient that she had to get through. I know a huge part of my pregnancy being successful is because of Sarah. I recommend her to everyone that I know who is looking for a Nurse Practitioner. I can't wait to see her again regularly and would get pregnant with baby number two right now to make that happen. If she ever left I would follow, she is magnificent. She is hands down the most perfect example of what you want in your nurse and what Kaiser Permanente should strive for in their providers.