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Sarah Blumenthal, MD
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at USC
The Full Story
About Dr. Sarah Blumenthal, MD
Dr. Blumenthal is originally from California, but spent much of her adult education on the East Coast. She has lived in both Northern and Southern California, as well as Boston, Philadelphia, and New York City. This diversity of experiences lends to a flexible and patient-centered approach tailored to each individual's needs.
Harvard College
Dr. Blumenthal attended Harvard College in Cambridge, MA. Her primary degree was in Neurobiology, with a secondary degree in Mind, Brain, & Behavior. She also graduated with a secondary degree in French language and literature. Her study of neurobiology led her to the decision to pursue Medicine.
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
After one year spent working in Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital in a clinical lab, she moved back to California and attended medical school at UCLA.
University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Blumenthal then moved to Philadelphia where she completed an internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. During this time she became interested in trauma surgery, in particular, due to the complexities of trauma care and the high degree of skill required.
Hospital for Special Surgery
She then moved a short way from Philadelphia to New York City, where she completed a subspecialty fellowship in orthopaedic trauma at HSS under the eye of multiple world-renowned surgeons.
Teaching Roles
Dr. Blumenthal is a professor of clinical orthopaedic surgery at USC. She is actively involved in the education of medical students, residents, and USC orthopaedic trauma fellows. She is passionate about training the next generation of surgeons to provide high quality care.
Research
Dr. Blumenthal is actively involved in scientific research. Her particular research interests include hip and pelvic/acetabular fractures, peri-prosthetic fractures, nonunions and malunions, infections, and social issues that affect surgical care.
