Oncology
Sarah Blair, M.D.
Professor & Vice Chair, Department of Surgery, UC San Diego School of Medicine
Sarah L. Blair, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon and breast surgical oncologist at UC San Diego Health, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, melanoma, sarcoma, and soft tissue tumors. She excels in sentinel node staging for breast cancer, utilizing advanced energy sources for precise tumor resection, and innovative reconstructive techniques for breast conservation surgery. Her expertise extends to conditions such as Paget disease of the breast, inflammatory
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- General Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
Education & Training
- State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse — M.D.
- University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester — Residency, General Surgery
- City of Hope National Medical Center, Los Angeles — Fellowship, Surgical Oncology
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center — Research Fellowship, Surgical Metabolism and Thoracic Oncology
Peer Recognition
- Doximity — Chief Resident Operative Teaching Award
2016
- Doximity — Faculty Mentor for Academy
2013
- Doximity — San Diego Women Who Mean Business
2012
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Center
- UC San Diego Health
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice