I ensure a safe, compassionate and individualized experience for each child. I prioritize creating a calming environment by using age-appropriate communication to ease anxiety and by tailoring anesthesia plans to the unique medical and emotional needs of each young patient. I aim to provide the highest standard of care while minimizing discomfort and stress.
About Sara E. Izzo, DO
Sara Izzo, DO, is a pediatric anesthesiologist at Phoenix Children's. Dr. Izzo has specialized training to provide children of all ages with anesthesia, sedation and pain management services during surgery and medical procedures.
Dr. Izzo graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania, before earning her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine. She completed residency training in anesthesiology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, where she served as chief resident, as well as fellowship training in pediatric anesthesiology at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles in California.
Dr. Izzo is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. She is a member of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia and the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and she has presented at annual meetings for both organizations.
In her free time, Dr. Izzo enjoys being with her family and dog, as well as traveling, hiking, swimming and trying new foods.
Medical School / Education
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME
Residency
(Anesthesiology) Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Fellowship
(Pediatric Anesthesiology) Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, CA
Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology
Professional Affiliations
Member, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia
Member, American Society of Anesthesiologists
