My Doctor Online The Permanente Medical Group

Are you having back pain with any of the following?

  • Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
  • Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
  • Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
  • A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.

We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.

We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.

Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.

Provider photo for Loie Sauer

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.

My Offices

Santa Rosa Medical Center
Appt/Advice: 707-393-4090

See all office information »

subContentURL_nobackslash = resources/healthtools

firstActiveTabUrlFragment = resources/dc/conditionlist

subContentURL_nobackslash = resources/healthtools

JSP2Include = /mdo/presentation/providers/resources/healthtools.jsp

Prepare for Your Procedure - Emmi

Topic Tools
Medications - Anticoagulation What to expect when taking Warfarin (Coumadin) blood-thinning medication. How to manage and monitor your medication and what can affect your dosage level. (25 minutes) Taking Warfarin (Coumadin®) (Emmi)
Surgery - Anesthesia What to expect when getting anesthesia for pain during a surgery; covers general, spinal and epidural anesthesia; explains moderate sedation. (20 minutes) Anesthesia for an Adult (Emmi)
Vascular Surgery What to expect before, during, and after a procedure to repair an abnormal bulge in the abdominal aorta (major artery in the belly). Covers risks and benefits, and tips on recovery. This surgery is also known as AAA EVAR. (30 minutes) Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Endovascular Repair (Emmi)
Vascular Surgery What to expect before, during and after a surgery to unblock arteries in the neck. Covers risks and benefits, and tips on recovery. (25 minutes) Carotid Endarterectomy (Emmi)