Sarah Maurrasse

Sarah Maurrasse, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery (Otolaryngology) and Assistant Program Director at Yale School of Medicine. Her clinical and research focus is on pediatric ENT, specializing in airway reconstruction, endoscopic surgery, and robotic techniques. She is a member of the Yale Medicine Pediatric Aerodigestive Program, addressing complex respiratory-digestive tract conditions through multidisciplinary care.

Dr. Maurrasse holds dual bachelor’s degrees from Yale University (Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology and Archaeological Studies) and an MD from Columbia University. Her advanced training includes residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital and a fellowship at Northwestern University’s Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital.

Her research emphasizes pediatric airway disorders, surgical innovation, and medical education. Notable contributions include studies on cervical esophageal foreign body removal techniques, pediatric branchial cleft anomalies, and transoral robotic surgery advancements. She has received awards such as Connecticut Top Doctors Rising Star (2024) and Mentor of the Year (2023).

Her articles highlight trends in pediatric ENT surgical techniques, off-label antibiotic use, and aerodigestive program outcomes. She actively participates in clinical trials and collaborates with pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and speech pathology teams for holistic patient care.