Sabrina E. Sanchez, MD, MPH
Associate Professor
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Surgery
Trauma & Critical Care

MD, University of Illinois, Chicago
MPH, University of Washington School of Public Health
BS, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign

Pronouns: she/her/hers



Sabrina Sanchez, MD, MPH, is a trauma and acute care surgeon and surgical intensivist at Boston Medical Center and an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the University of Illinois School of Medicine and completed general surgery residency at the University of Washington Medical Center. Dr. Sanchez subsequently completed fellowship training in surgical critical care at the University of Michigan Hospitals. She also holds a master of public health (MPH) degree from the University of Washington. Dr. Sanchez was the recipient of the 2019 Boston University Medical Group New Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes clinical excellence and exceptional contributions to Boston Medical Center and its patients. Her expertise spans the broad range of her clinical specialty. In addition, Dr. Sanchez has a specific interest in the care of geriatric patients as well as surgical palliative care and medical ethics. She is actively involved in research, including work related to evaluating and mitigating the effects of social determinants of health on vulnerable populations and promoting patient-centered care and shared decision-making in surgery. Through her efforts and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion on the Boston University Medical campus and at the national level, Dr. Sanchez is also focused on recruitment and promotion of surgeons from under-represented backgrounds as a key way to address inequities in care.



Treatment Individualized Appendicitis Decision-making (TRIAD) Program
10/01/2022 - 09/30/2025 (Subcontract PI)
PI: Sabrina E. Sanchez, MD, MPH
University of Washington, Seattle Patient-Cntr (PCORI)


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  1. Chugh PV, Seldomridge AN, Kester L, Rasic G, Theodore S, Sanchez SE, Dechert T, Digesu CS. Advancing Cultural Competency and Equity in Surgical Specialties (ACCESS): A Model for a Combined Resident and Faculty DEI Initiative. J Surg Educ. 2024 Oct 01; 81(12):103287.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39357295
     
  2. Smith SM, Beaulieu-Jones BR, Nofal MR, Kobzeva-Herzog AJ, Ha EJ, Kang H, Dechert TA, Sanchez SE, Janeway MG. Outcomes of emergency general surgery admissions in patients experiencing homelessness: A matched cohort study. Surgery. 2024 Sep 19.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39299850
     
  3. Valverde M, Ilkhani S, Pinkes N, Froehle L, Ortega G, Hwabejire JO, Sanchez SE, Haider AH, Salim A, Anderson GA, Herrera-Escobar JP. Post-discharge Outcomes and Healthcare Utilization Among Hispanic/Latinx Injury Survivors: English Language Proficiency Matters. Ann Surg. 2024 Aug 23.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39176837
     
  4. Laudon AD, Beaulieu-Jones BR, Gitonga B, Yang FF, Chen E, Flum DR, Lerner K, Evans HL, Thompson L, Azar FK, Charboneau A, Simianu VV, Sanchez SE, Drake FT. Power Has Pitfalls: (In)accuracy of Administrative Data for Nonoperative Management of Appendicitis. J Surg Res. 2024 Aug 16; 302:428-436.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39153365
     
  5. Smith SM, Zhao X, Kenzik K, Michael C, Jenkins K, Sanchez SE. Scheduled Follow-Up and Association with Emergency Department Use and Readmission after Trauma. J Am Coll Surg. 2024 Sep 01; 239(3):234-241.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38629706
     
  6. Rafaqat W, Panossian VS, Abiad M, Ghaddar K, Ilkhani S, Grobman B, Herrera-Escobar JP, Salim A, Anderson GA, Sanchez S, Kaafarani HM, Hwabejire JO. The impact of frailty on long-term functional outcomes in severely injured geriatric patients. Surgery. 2024 Oct; 176(4):1148-1154. PMID: 39107141
     
  7. Rembetski BE, Pinkes N, Ilkhani S, Ruske J, Jenkins K, Hwabejire JO, Salim A, Herrera-Escobar JP, Sanchez SE. The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Long-Term Outcomes Following Traumatic Injury. J Surg Res. 2024 Sep; 301:631-639. PMID: 39096552
     
  8. Desai PJ, Chugh PV, Sanchez SE, Allee L. Advancing Surgical Research for Immigrant Patients: A Call to Action. J Am Coll Surg. 2024 Aug 01.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39087692
     
  9. Shaikh SP, Zhu M, Beaulieu-Jones BR, LeBedis C, Richman A, Brahmbhatt TS, Sanchez SE. Utility of Torso Imaging for Elderly Patients Sustaining Ground-Level Falls. J Surg Res. 2024 Sep; 301:296-301.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38996720; DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2024.05.047;
     
  10. Drake FT, Sanchez SE. Acute Appendicitis-What's Old Is New Again. JAMA Surg. 2024 Jul 01; 159(7):735-736.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38630482
     
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2019 Boston University Medical Group: New Faculty Clinical Excellence Award
2012 Seattle Children's Hospital: Outstanding Presentation Award
2012 Seattle Surgical Society: Governor’s Award for Best Resident Presentation
2008 University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine: College Honors Upon Graduation
2008 University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine: Sustained Service Award
2008 Student Run Free Clinic: Andrea Plaut Memorial Award for Sustained Service
2007 Student Run Free Clinic: Top Service Award
2007 Alpha Omega Alpha member
2003 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: C. Ladd Prosser Outstanding Achievement Award
2003 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Distinction with Curriculum Honors upon Graduation
2003 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Magna Cum Laude with College Honors upon Graduation
2000 Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society member
1999-2003 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Dean’s List member (5 semesters)
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Social Determinants of Health
Shared Decision Making
Palliative Care
Surgical Ethics
Geriatric Surgery
DEI

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