Sabrina E. Sanchez, MD, MPH

Associate Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

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.

Publications

  • Published 10/13/2026

    Ilkhani S, Figi JT, Thompson AA, Ordoobadi AJ, Castillo-Angeles M, Kaafarani H, Sanchez SE, Salim A, Herrera-Escobar JP, Anderson GA. Does Time Truly Heal All? A Prospective Cohort Study of 6- To 12-Month Recovery Transitions After Traumatic Injury. J Am Coll Surg. 2026 Oct 13. PMID: 42868067.

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  • Published 8/21/2026

    Thompson AA, Cohen JE, Castillo-Angeles M, Montoya MA, Ilkhani S, Sanchez SE, Maurer LR, Herrera-Escobar JP, Salim A, Anderson GA. Functional Limitations and Caregiver Need After Traumatic Injury: A Multi-Institutional Study. J Surg Res. 2026 Oct; 326:954-962. PMID: 42628248.

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  • Published 7/29/2026

    Watanabe S, Sartori AE, Scantling DR, Torres C, Janeway MG, Kang D, Smith SM, Sanchez SE. Long-term outcomes in trauma patients experiencing houselessness or housing insecurity. Surgery. 2026 Jul 29; 199:110478. PMID: 42641480.

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  • Published 6/30/2026

    Rafaqat W, Mahmud O, Nzenwa IC, Panossian V, Ilkhani S, Castillo-Angeles M, Anderson GA, Escobar JH, Sanchez SE, DeWane MP. Impact of In-Network Versus Out-of-Network Fragmentation of Care on Long-Term Outcomes After Trauma. J Surg Res. 2026 Sep; 325:544-555. PMID: 42378917.

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  • Published 6/22/2026

    Sanchez SE, Kang D. Choices and support during serious illness in the surgical intensive care unit. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2026; 11(2):e001848. PMID: 42344549.

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Education

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

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