
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
FemaleAbout Sara Penquite and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I approach patient care with a team-based approach. I believe that building a strong provider-patient partnership allows for the most effective delivery of care. I strive to take each person’s unique circumstances into account while also providing evidenced-based care. I strive to create a friendly, open environment that is judgement free.
Specializing In
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Thyroid pathology
Adrenal pathology
Pituitary Pathology
Transgender care
Osteoporosis
Interests & Activities
Dr. Penquite most enjoys spending time with her family. As a Tucson local, she always enjoys the opportunity to attend any University of Arizona sponsored sporting event (especially basketball!). She enjoys the arts as well including live theatre and live musical performances. In her free time she enjoys hiking, camping, or even just walking her dog Cocoa around the block.
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center South
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Arizona School of Medicine, Endocrinology, 2022
- Residency: University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Internal Medicine, 2020
- Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine, 2017
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism: American Board of Internal Medicine/Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 2020
Video
Locations
- Banner - University Medicine North
- 3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, Tucson, AZ 85719
- phone: 520-694-8888
- fax: 520-874-4848
Testimonials
4.9 out of 5.0
411 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Very knowledgeable and personable. Up to date in diabetes methods.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
She cares about her patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Explanations of the diagnosis and options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
She is very knowledgeable and friendly and perhaps the best doctor I've ever had in my 74 years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
"Dr. Penquite is an outstanding physician in all ways. She is highly competent and up-to-date with current information about my condition, type 1 diabetes, and completely trustworthy. She is extremely caring and nonjudgmental, and she always ""goes the extra mile"" to help patients."
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Excellent doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Very likeable Doctor that is reassuring, answers all my questions, and I always feel very informed after our visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Excellent doctor. In tune to my condition and needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
She is very caring, takes time to listen to any concerns I might have and discuss treatment options that help with managing my healthcare.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
She is very patient-friendly and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
She understands the frustration in successfully controlling diabetes. She advises and helps. She never judges but encourages. She is wise beyond her years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
She's great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
She cares about your health and is kind in giving information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Knowledgeable, personable, friendly and responsive to questions asked
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
She is the best, I recommend her to everyone that asks for information regarding transgender friendly doctors, she is very supportive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr. Penquite was outstanding in every way - knowledgeable, thorough, listened well, answered my questions, and followed through after my appointment. A great first appointment with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
She was amazing and helped me understand everything I needed to know about my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
She's great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Extremely knowledgeable, polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Experienced and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
She is simply the best, outstanding person, knowledgeable and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2025
She is knowledgeable and forthcoming with information that is easy to understand. A very pleasant personality
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2025
Excellent Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
She's every patient's dream come true! She clearly knows my health condition and has reviewed my chart before coming into the exam room. She always sits down and maintains eye contact throughout our visit. She works with me in my efforts to maintain an optimal level of health even though I have a number of comorbidities. She problem solved with me about what to do while she is on maternity leave, something, in my experience, few Banner physicians would do under any circumstance. She's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2025
Excellent doctor, concerned about my needs and health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2025
Dr. Penquite is an outstanding endocrinologist. She is highly knowledgeable, very tech savvy and wonderfully personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
She is the most caring and genuine practitioner I've had. She is helpful and listens and treats me with respect. Thank you Dr. Penquite!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Dr Penquite is one in a million. She is both caring and competent. She listens to your concerns and will incorporate your feelings into her treatment plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2025
She is expert, thorough and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2024
Dr Penquite is the best of the best. She always listens to my concerns and commends me on my progress. She respects me and always includes me in decisions in my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2024
She is a SUPERSTAR!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
She genuinely cares about all clients and works with them where they are at to get them the best results. She is knowledgeable as well as kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
She is extremely intelligent, compassionate, understanding and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Two important factors of being a good medical Dr are their ability to listen to the patient, access the causes/symptom's of ones illness and then treat the patient accordingly. Dr. Penquite is at the top of her status. Every time I see her, I learn something that leads to better health for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2024
She's amazing Doctor. Makes you feel comfortable at my visits with her. She is very thorough and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2024
Dr. Penquite is very friendly and approachable. She washed her hands and then shook my hand and greeted me. She knew why I was there and addressed my questions quickly. She explained what the next couple of years of my medical needs would look like and advised me of the conditions/situations that she wanted me to contact her. I appreciated that information. She is great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
She was well-prepared to see me for my first visit. She didn't rush me and listened to my concerns. A thousand thanks!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2024
Always helpful and pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Great doctor, good person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2024
She's one of the best doctors I've ever encountered. She genuinely cared for me and is very attentive to all my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
She is friendly and organized!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2024
She takes care of every detail of the visit quickly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
She listened to my issues, and we had fun talking.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Thorough knowledge of my history.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
She's an amazing doctor and cares for her patients. I felt very comfortable. She explains thoroughly what her plan is. She definitely made me feel respected and heard.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Dr Penquite was very interested in listening to what I had to say as was Dr Martinez both doctors showed me respect as a patient and not a number. Both doctors addressed my needs and were very caring professional respectful doctors.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
She is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
She is professional, dedicated to quality of care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Sara Penquite is truly a caring and thoughtful Doctor. She makes sure each patients different needs are addressed. She works very well with her team . She works closely with the patient with a warmth, generosity and compassion truly unmatched. She takes very good care of me, I rely on her for multiple issues and because of her I can be the best version of myself for me and my daughters. I hope she gets to read these reviews and if so, thank you so much Dr. Penquite I appreciate your high level of care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
She is the best doctor in Tucson. She is so supportive and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Dr. Penquite is very professional, listens and address any questions I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
Outstanding, caring, knowledgeable , patient, encouraging, exceptional doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
She is an amazing doctor , we have a great relationship
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2024
Very thorough with explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
Dr. Penquite is a very knowledgeable endocrinologist who answers your questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
She is incredibly good at what she does. Plus, she obviously cares deeply for her patients! I trust her completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2024
Excellent care as well as excellent communication skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Very professional, she listened to my questions and concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Dr. Penquite is thorough and answers questions or explains things at every step. She is incredibly intelligent and still puts you at ease. I trust Dr. Penquite, immensely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Knowledgeable, sincere and genuine. Good listener and lovely manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2024
She gave excellent care, explained her advice in a clear and easily understood way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2024
I just moved to Tucson from NYC. Getting an appointment with an endocrinologist has been a challenge. I almost decided to just keep my doctor in NYC. I'm very happy that I kept trying to find a doctor locally because Dr Perquite is legit. It's rare to find a provider who takes the time to educate you on your condition and the short/medium/longterm impacts of same on your body. But, Dr Penquite did just that, all while taking time to let me ask questions. I think the most impressive part was a tie between how knowledgeable she was and the fact that she took the time to pause and check in on how I was feeling about my condition - as I was a bit nervous. Even with all of this goodness packed in, nothing about my appointment seemed rushed. Honestly, this is the first time that I've left an endocrinologist appointment without an overwhelming feeling of unease. I could go on and on. But, bottom line: I hope you both recognize and celebrate the outsized impact that Dr Perquite has on the success of this operation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2024
Dr. Penquite is thorough, and she knows up to date evidenced based research that applies to my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2024
Dr. Penquite was very knowledgeable about my problems and gave me an in depth explanation of my treatment plan. She was very pleasant and I never felt rushed during my appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2024
Best Doctor I ever had at Banner. I feel Dr. Penquite always has my best interest and well-being at heart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2023
She is very knowledgeable and addresses my issues and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2023
Caring, professional and listens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2023
She was amazing! She explained everything and made sure I understood everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2023
She was 100% focused on me, my health, and my well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2023
Very knowledgeable and empathetic. Great listening skills and superb communication skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2023
Very good Dr. I trust her and that says it all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2023
She is very approachable and easy to talk to. She explained everything to me and made sure that I hand no more questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2023
Dr. Penquite is very professional, knowledgeable, and a good listener. She addressed all my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2023
Dr. Penquite is everything a patient hopes for in a doctor. Knowledgeable, personable, open to discussing patient ideas and flexible in recommending treatment that fits the patient's lifestyle. A truly caring and outstanding physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2023
Excellent communication, prompt with test responses, and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2023
Very personable and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2023
Personable, professional, listens well, explains well. Love her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2023
She is a friendly and highly competent physician. I also helped a trainee with an interview.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2023
She is very professional and respectful and is the absolute best provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2023
A good endocrinologist is hard to find, especially in Southern AZ. Dr. Penquite is exceptional. I believe her patients can trust her to do her very best by them. That's what we are all looking for in medical referrals, the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2023
Dr. Penquite is an excellent practitioner with vast knowledge of research and literature in her specialty. She is friendly, welcoming, and eager to share needed information with her patients. I appreciated her positive demeanor. She embodies patient centered care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2023
Extremely thoughtful and courteous, with trust in the patient and their symptoms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2023
Excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2023
Great doctor. Good bedside manner and knowledge of her profession.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2023
Outstanding, very conscientious, willingness and strong desire to assist in my total well-being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2023
She takes the time to explain your data, lab or otherwise. But she is conscious of your time as well. She advises and consults to make sure you understand. She is genuine and never arrogant or dismissive. I actually look forward to our visits
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2023
Very good doctor. Listens to me and gives good advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2023
The doctor took the time to explain lab results, action plan going forward, and goals for me to obtain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2023
Smart, delightful young doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2023
I love Dr. Penquite, she is so friendly, nice, and caring. She takes her time with me to address my issue. She always includes me in any decisions concerning my care. She is very knowledgeable. She is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2023
I trust Dr. Penquite and admire her personality and time spent with the patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2023
Very caring, respectful, great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2023
Patience, understanding, helpful advice, and winning smile.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2023
She is wonderful. Cares about people's health and well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2023
Sara was very friendly and made me feel welcome and not judged. She was very knowledgeable and seemed sincere and genuinely cares about my concerns and health. She was also very efficient and helped come up with a feasible game plan for my healthcare plan. Absolutely loved her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2023
I was mildly concerned because I knew she was young, but all that concern evaporated as I worked with her. She proved to be smart, kind, personable, and highly knowledgeable about my issue. Best of all, she was able to explain what was going on in a clear and amusing way. I thought I understood it before, but didn't entirely have it right. She cleared up my confusion and added some new details that I appreciated. I highly recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2023
She's an excellent endocrinologist and understands diabetes management. We download my pump, discuss our issues and work to correct them. She goes over each lab result so I identify and understand potential problem areas. We work hard to manage this moving target. I look forward to our visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2023
Friendly, kind, intelligent
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