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- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
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Loie Sauer, MD
Vascular Surgery
Welcome to My Doctor Online, a web site that my colleagues and I developed to make it easier for you to take care of your healthcare needs. On this site you will find answers to many of your questions about my clinical practice. Also included are several online features that will allow you to e-mail me, check your laboratory results and refill prescriptions. I hope you find its content informative and useful.
Quick Links
- Prepare for Your Procedure - Emmi
- Healthy Eating
- Quit Smoking
- Exercise
- Varicose Veins - Should I have Surgical Procedure?
- Lower Your High Blood Pressure with Healthy Lifestyle Changes
- Cosmetic Services
General References
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Professional
Background
I have two areas of specialization: breast cancer surgery and vascular surgery, which might seem an odd combination. In the past I did the full spectrum of general and vascular and trauma surgery, but as I've specialized, I now only do breast and vascular surgery.
My interest in breast cancer surgery has grown since the late 1990's and for the past eight years has been the majority of my practice. I have taken advanced training to learn the most current techniques of performing "oncoplastic" surgery -- combining techniques of surgical oncology and plastic surgery. Most importantly, I am committed to compassionate care of the breast cancer patient, and am pleased to have the role as a leader in the breast program at Santa Rosa Kaiser. In June 2011 Kaiser was awarded the distinction of being accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a recognition by the leading national organizations involved in breast cancer care. Kaiser is the only accredited breast program in Sonoma County!
The second part of my practice is vascular surgery. My vascular training at UCSF was superb, and I maintain my vascular practice, treating disorders of veins and arteries. I started the minimally invasive procedure for treating abdominal aortic aneurysms in Sonoma County, and I enjoy the procedure for endovenous treatment of varicose veins.
The operating room is a place where I find intellectual and technical challenge.
I also love seeing my patients in the office, because I treasure the bond that I form with my patients.
Private practice surgery, Santa Rosa, California, until July 2009
Kaiser Santa Rosa Department of Surgery, July 2009 until present.
Credentials
| Medical Education | University of Missouri Columbia, Columbia, MO |
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| Residency | UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA |
| Fellowship | UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA |
| Board certification | Surgery, American Board of Surgery |
| Board certification | Vascular Surgery, American Board of Surgery |
Professional Affiliations
I am active member of:
- American Society of Breast Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- Northern California Vascular Society
- Sonoma County Medical Association
- Association of Clinical Faculty, UCSF
- I am co-chair of the Breast Inter-disciplinary Committee at Kaiser Santa Rosa.
My Staff
The Department of Surgery staffs are available to help make appointments, answer questions, and get messages to me. Feel free to contact them at (707) 393-4090.
My Colleagues
The Breast Care Center of Kaiser Santa Rosa is an integrated team. Key team members include Paula Kelleher, nurse practitioner, and Rose Cook, the Breast Care Coordinator, and my partner, Dr. Lucinda Romero. All of these are part of the Department of Surgery (707) 393-4090. Other departments closely integrated with us are the Breast Imaging department, headed by Dr. Yung Do. I work closely with others in Health Education, Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology.
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